By February 1978, proponents of the Equal Rights Amendment were becoming desperate. They had successfully ramrodded thirty state ratifications in the first year of the seven-year period given before ERA would expire. As other state legislatures … [Read more...] about Feminists’ “Three Tactics” Still Used Today
The “Battle of Midway” for the Pro-Family Movement
Even by December 1977, Phyllis Schlafly’s life had been filled with excitement and adventure. She had written nine books, one of which sold three million copies and launched the conservative movement. She had been an active part of seven … [Read more...] about The “Battle of Midway” for the Pro-Family Movement
Taking a “Moral Inventory” On Criminal Justice
In March of 1976, Phyllis Schlafly called on Americans to do a “moral inventory” of American life, including the criminal justice system. She pointed to a staggering rise in drug crimes, home-grown terrorism, murders, and rapes as justification for … [Read more...] about Taking a “Moral Inventory” On Criminal Justice
Taking Education From “The Hands of the Professionals”
Education is a critical part of Phyllis Schlafly’s legacy. Between stopping the Equal Rights Amendment, fighting for America First foreign policy, and securing military superiority, Phyllis always brought the dialogue back home to the most … [Read more...] about Taking Education From “The Hands of the Professionals”
Making America ‘Safe – Not Sorry’
No one would dispute the fact that Phyllis Schlafly did not fit into the mold of Washington politicians. She knew that the issues facing Americans were not fuel for empty campaign promises. To Phyllis, they were real problems that she had to face … [Read more...] about Making America ‘Safe – Not Sorry’
Reversing the ‘Pattern of Surrender’
“You had to get used to Phyllis being ahead of her time, all the time.” Those are the words of Helen Marie Taylor, Chairman of the Eagle Forum Education and Legal Defense Fund. That could not be illustrated any better than with the very … [Read more...] about Reversing the ‘Pattern of Surrender’
