Posts Tagged Equal Rights Amendment
The ERA’s Passage in Virginia Still Faces an Uphill Battle
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 26, 2019
As Democrats prepare to take power in Richmond this January, one of their top priorities will be passing the Equal Rights Amendment. What happens after that? Michael Pope explains.
ERA Goes Down Without a Full Vote
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 21, 2019
A last ditch effort to get lawmakers in Richmond to vote on the Equal Rights Amendment failed today. It ends this year’s push to make Virginia the final state needed to change the constitution. Mallory Noe-Payne has more.
ERA Clears State Senate, But Future Remains Unclear
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 15, 2019
Lawmakers in Virginia are moving forward with an old idea: the Equal Rights Amendment. Michael Pope has the story.
Equal Rights Amendment Gets Unfriendly Committee Placement
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 27, 2018
Ahead of this year’s legislative session, Republican leadership in Virginia has assigned the equal rights amendment to committee. It will go before a Republican who has not been supportive in the past. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
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From NPR News- Life Along Pakistan's Mountain Highway Where China Is Investing Billions Of Dollars December 14, 2019The Karakoram Highway revamp is a key part of China's trade and infrastructure initiative in the region, and local communities' expectations are high.
- Opinion: Should It Be Illegal To Sleep Outside? December 14, 2019Laws making it illegal to sleep outside favor relocation over resolving the problems that force people into the streets.
- They're The Bravest, Humblest Civil Servants In Pakistan December 14, 2019The global program Integrity Icon aims to "name and fame" instead of "name and shame." This week, Pakistan honored government employees who did everything from track down killers to evict squatters.
- Holiday Parties Make You Squirm? Here's How To Conquer Social Anxiety December 14, 2019People with social anxiety disorder fear their "fatal flaws" will be exposed by a wayward comment or other social misstep. If holiday parties send you spiraling, try these tips.
- American Samoans' Citizenship Status Still In Limbo After Judge Issues Stay December 13, 2019After ruling on Thursday that anyone born in American Samoa should be recognized as a U.S. citizen, the same judge on Friday decided to put the order on hold until the issue is resolved on appeal.
- Life Along Pakistan's Mountain Highway Where China Is Investing Billions Of Dollars December 14, 2019
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- General election 2019: Boris Johnson thanks North for trusting Tories December 14, 2019Boris Johnson visits Sedgefield in north-east England, which has returned its first Conservative MP for 84 years, following the party's general election victory.
- Election 2019: Sturgeon gathers SNP MPs after victory December 14, 2019The first minister says most people in Scotland want a "very different future" to the rest of the UK.
- General election 2019: Labour facing long haul, warns McDonnell December 14, 2019Shadow chancellor blames Brexit for the party's defeat, saying Jeremy Corbyn was "the right leader".
- New Zealand volcano: Krystal Eve Browitt named as victim December 14, 2019Krystal Eve Browitt died on White Island, while her father and sister were seriously injured.
- Rod Stewart becomes oldest male artist to top UK album chart December 14, 2019The veteran singer beats Robbie Williams and The Who to the UK number one spot in a close race.
- General election 2019: Boris Johnson thanks North for trusting Tories December 14, 2019
