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Democrats Renew Push for Equal Rights Amendment Despite Republican Resistance

  • Democrats introduced a resolution stating the Equal Rights Amendment has already been ratified and should be added to the Constitution.
  • The amendment aims to prohibit discrimination based on sex and protect civil liberties like abortion access.
  • Democrats argue the 1982 ratification deadline was arbitrary and has been satisfied.
  • The amendment faces dim prospects due to expected Republican filibuster in the Senate.
  • Democrats hope the effort highlights GOP opposition to the amendment and social policy measures.
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