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Women's Rights and the Constitution
A constitutional amendment giving equal rights to women was almost ratified 25 years ago. Is it time for a revival? Also, tightened security over the holiday weekend, and after four years of war in Iraq, the President still has not called for national sacrifice.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenA constitutional amendment giving equal rights to women was almost ratified 25 years. Is it time for a revival? With Nancy Pelosi as the first female House Speaker, the Equal Rights Amendment is back under another name. Has its time come 'round at last or would women lose as much as they gained? Also, the TSA tightens up security over the holiday weekend and, on Reporter's Notebook, after four years of war in Iraq, the President still has not called for national sacrifice. We talk about public service as an American tradition.
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3 storiesTSA Boosts Security after UK Car Bombs
The Transportation Safety Administration has increased security for the Fourth of July with armed officers and dogs in airports, subways and bus stops. They've been a feature of holidays and special events since September 11, but the TSA concedes that the aborted car bombs in the United Kingdom have had an impact.
Read the story6 minAn Old Controversy Gets a New Name
On this 4th of July, a lot of people may think that equal rights for women are part of the Constitution. They are not.
Read the story33 minWill No One Sound the Bugle Call?
A soldier's day once was regulated by bugle calls. "Answer the bugle call" came to describe citizens responding to a national threat. President John F. Kennedy said, "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country." But after four years of war in Iraq, the bugle call has not sounded.
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