ERA in the News: SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 - OCTOBER 10, 2025

NATIONAL

Sept. 28 Who Killed the Constitution? “She argues that ‘it’s not the Constitution that’s dead, it’s the idea of amending it.’ And that process has stalled: The U.S. Constitution hasn’t been amended since 1992, and the last major proposal - The Equal Rights Amendment - was proposed in 1923, passed by Congress in 1973, and has been in limbo ever since.” The Ink

Sept. 28 A Living People, A Fossilized Constitution "Even amendments like the Equal Rights Amendment, which has widespread support, were unable to pass this high bar.” The Michigan Daily

Oct. 1 MAGA Christians Want Wives to Stay at Home — But There’s An Ironic Hypocrisy “Perhaps no one has pulled off this public balancing act with as much dexterity as Phyllis Schlafly. The conservative activist enjoyed a thriving, decades-long career in politics - she famously led a successful campaign against the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s — while reminding the women of America that security and home and hearth was preferable to a job and equality.” HuffPost

Oct. 6 Rose Byrne’s 96% Rotten Tomatoes Masterpiece Miniseries Quietly Hits Harder Today “With its significant performances and thoughtful stories rich in historical nuance, Mrs. America remains an intriguing watch for anyone interested in gender, politics, and history, now available to stream. The miniseries on Hulu reminds us that the narrative surrounding women’s rights is not as straightforward as it may seem; however, it serves as a reminder that courage, cleverness, and conflict have historically driven action in each of us.” Collider

STATE NEWS

NEW YORK

Oct. 7 NY Judges Say Mandatory Retirement Age is Unconstitutional Bloomberg Law

Oct. 8 Judges Sue New York Over Forced Retirement Finger Lakes 1

OHIO

Oct. 3 Proposed Ohio Amendments Would Protect LGBTQ Rights Amid Legislative Push Cleveland

PENNSYLVANIA

Oct. 6 Pennsylvania’s Radical Constitution: An Experiment in the Making State Court Report

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