Me Too Movement and the ERA

This article outlines the recent push for the ERA in connection to the cultural movement of "Me Too," that several blog posts have given insight into. These politicians see the ERA as an answer to the call for action many are making after the onslaught of accusations. They mention of the main reasons the ERA is not being pushed for in our time is that 80% (according to a 2016 study) of the country believe that women and men already have guaranteed equality under the Constitution. Democratic senator Ben Cardin states that "“I think there would be more of an outrage, and particularly with what we’ve seen recently." The article mentions opposition much like the argument we've studied in the past two major pushes for the ERA, which is that it will repeal existing protections under the law or is necessary. Something I thought of which the article addresses right at the end is the difficulty of pushing something like the ERA through right now when there's immense political urgency and risk amongst many issues. Cardin acknowledges this truth by saying, “It’s not the ideal moment, but I think the issue of gender equality and the need for Constitutional protection has never been more obvious,” Cardin said. “I know the political climate we have, but I think the case is pretty strong right now.” I think it's also interesting that Cardin himself is the only political voice included in the article. Though this might show some form of ironic discrimination, it might also demonstrate the importance of male allyship. Could this be the moment for the ERA? How has America reshaped its perceptions of women's rights since its last push? In some ways will this be more difficult?

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/11/18/me-too-movement-renews-equal-rights-amendment-push/875903001/