by Ann Treacy | Jan 26, 2024 | In the News
If you are wondering why in this day and age an equal rights amendment would be necessary when so many legal protections already exist, consider this: Last week a state human rights investigation determined a Minnesota company violated a woman’s civil rights when it...
by Ann Treacy | Jan 26, 2024 | In the News
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...
by Ann Treacy | Jan 26, 2024 | In the News
A push to update Minnesota’s constitution to say there’s “equality under the law” will get another look at the state capitol this year. A newer version could also bolster abortion protections here. Caroline Cummings...
by Ann Treacy | Jan 21, 2024 | In the News
Abortion rights and housing assistance are two issues legislators hope will drive DFL voters to the booth.
by Ann Treacy | Jan 17, 2024 | In the News
After coming up short at the Capitol for more than a decade, backers of a Minnesota equal rights amendment view 2024 as their moment.