Equal Means Equal

By Steve Kraske,

Published August 24, 2015 at 3:52 PM CDT

The Equal Rights Amendment has one of the longest sagas in U.S. Congressional history. Passed in 1972 but never ratified, advocates continue to pursue strategies for its enactment.

Guest:

Jessica Neuwirth is the founder of the ERA Coalition, which has over 50 member organizations. She is the author of Equal Means Equal: Why the Time for an Equal Rights Amendment Is Now.

In conjunction with Women’s Equality Week in Kansas City, Jessica Neuwirth will discuss her book at 6:30 Wednesday August 26 at the Central Branch of the Kansas City Public Library. Go to kclibrary.org for more information.

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