Equal Rights for Women: Maryland Lawmaker Revives Drive

From:  Baltimore Patch

Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., announced the re-introduction of the Equal Rights Amendment.

By Elizabeth Janney (Patch Staff) - January 29, 2017 3:39 pm ET 

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Donald Trump’s presidency has inspired Democratic lawmakers to re-introduce legislation that would ensure equal rights for women in the U.S. Constitution.

Days before participating in the Women’s March on Washington with several female family members, Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., announced the re-introduction of the Equal Rights Amendment.

“Twenty senators have joined me,” Cardin said. “We believe this is a good time to get this done…seeing the type of activities Mr. Trump has discussed in his campaign, it is important to have this type of protection.”  MORE