The Equal Rights Amendment was a rallying call for a generation of feminists. Its formation began with the suffrage movement in the 1920s, and it was again the focus of feminism during the second wave.

Now, in states like Minnesota, women, and their allies have pushed for adopting an ERA in state and federal constitutions. Currently, 27 states have some form of that amendment. Betty Folliard, founder of ERA Minnesota, spoke to me about their efforts in the state.