Tom Anderson (1910-2002) was a writer, editor, publisher, conservative activist, and political candidate. A social and economic conservative, Anderson expressed his political and religious views through syndicated editorials, self-published newsletters, and radio commentaries. Anderson’s papers include a research file on the Equal Rights Amendment that consists largely of material opposing the ERA.
"Join Now to Expose the Equal Rights Amendment"
This mailer, distributed by the Young Parents Alert, expresses opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment, declaring the "Equal Rights Amendment Is Dangerous To Women!!!"
"Is Time Running Out on ERA's Chances?", U.S. News & World Report, November 28, 1977
This article outlines the status of Equal Rights Amendment ratification by the states as of 1977, some of the reasons for opposition to the ERA and the possibility that the deadline for ratification will be extended.
"Equal Rights In Action - The Effect On Men"
This mailer was distributed by Women Who Want To Be Women, an organization opposed to the Equal Rights Amendment. It makes predictions and forecasts consequences to men, should the ERA ratification succeed.
"Equal Rights In Action - The Effect On Women"
This mailer was distributed by Women Who Want To Be Women, an organization opposed to the Equal Rights Amendment. It makes predictions and forecasts consequences to women, should the ERA ratification succeed.
"Equal Rights Amendment", March 22, 1972
This excerpt from the Congressional Record expresses the views of U.S. Senator from North Carolina Sam J. Ervin, Jr.. Ervin was opposed to the Equal Rights Amendment.
"The Hyprocrisy of ERA Proponents"
This newsletter, distributed by the Network of Patriotic Letter Writers, includes reprints of articles from anti-ERA organizations.
"Alabama STOP Equal Rights Amendment", March 10, 1975
Statewide STOP ERA initiatives, like the one in Alabama, succeeded in lobbying state legislatures to block ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
"How About That????"
This list of questions and answers was published by Women Who Want To Be Women, a Texas based organization that opposed to the Equal Rights Amendment. One of the objectives of the group was to see the ERA rescinded in Texas.
"Is Equal Rights Amendment Dead?", U.S. News & World Report, December 1, 1975
This question and answer interview with Phyllis Schlafly, the National Chairman of Stop ERA and Jill Ruckelshaus, a leader in the women's rights movement, provides insight into opposing views on the Equal Rights Amendment.
"The Phyllis Schlafly Report", August 1976
Phyllis Schlafly was the leading force against the Equal Rights Amendment. In this issue of her monthly newsletter, she outlines "Pro-ERA Propaganda in Women's Magazines" and encourages readers to write to companies which advertise in women's magazines.
Petition for the Rescission of the Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, March 1975
Even in states, like Rhode Island, that had ratified the Equal Rights Amendment, anti-ERA sentiment spread. Groups like Women to Rescind the Equal Rights Amendment in Rhode Island formed and petitioned their state legislatures.
"The ERA: Is Seven Years Enough?", November 15, 1977
The conservative Heritage Foundation published a "Backgrounder" paper on the Equal Rights Amendment and the push to extend the ratification deadline, with a review of states' ratification processes.