The ERA is Back?

TRIGGER WARNING:  In which I reference an article that suggests an ERA might not be good for women.

For John, BLUF:  Yes Equal means no preferences.  Nothing to see here; just move along.

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The Equal Rights Amendment:  Back for an Encore Performance?  Well...Performance, Yes, But Actual Constitution-Making, Probably Not.

Here is the sub-headline:

The last thing left-leaning feminists want is a constitutional amendment that would jeopardize such things as preferential treatment for woman-owned businesses.

From The Volokh Conspiracy, by Law Prof Gail Heriot, 1 May 2018.

Here is the lede:

Who would have thought the Equal Rights Amendment would stage a comeback?  Yet at least on the surface, that might seem to be happening.  Nevada ratified the amendment in 2017.  A few weeks ago the Illinois Senate did the same.  Some of the ERA's cheerleaders argue that only two more states should be needed.

Yes, if it passes the litigation will go on for a very long time.

Hat tip to the InstaPundit.

Regards  —  Cliff