Skip to Main Content
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Cate Blanchett in “Mrs. America.” The Hulu/FX miniseries recounts the tracks the equal rights amendment movement of the 1970s.

Reel Thoughts: Mrs. America is a mirror to unfinished business

May 13, 2020

The Monthly I don’t like shows or movies that reimagine history, because it reminds me of what we could have had. But if writers of historical cinema decide to stick strictly to the version of history,...

Bright: Let’s look at state and local elections with 2020 vision

Bright: Let’s look at state and local elections with 2020 vision

November 6, 2019

Even after months of mind-numbing campaigning for the presidency and other congressional seats, we’re just under a year out from the 2020 presidential election. Meanwhile, a slew of consequential...

The capitol building in Springfield, Illinois. Illinois became the 37th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution on Wednesday.

Illinois House approves Equal Rights Amendment

May 31, 2018

The Illinois House voted 72-45 on Wednesday to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution, becoming the 37th state to greenlight the amendment designed to guarantee equal rights...

J.B. Pritzker speaks at an event. The billionaire businessman urged Gov. Bruce Rauner to support the Equal Rights Amendment.

Evanston residents advocate for ratification of ERA in Illinois

May 17, 2018

As a vote on the Equal Rights Amendment stalls in the state house in Springfield, local activists are taking matters into their own hands. The constitutional amendment, which guarantees equal rights...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
Equal Rights Amendment