Religion and Politics

Phyllis Schlafly, Towering Social Conservative Figure, Dies at 92

CNN’s Theodore Schleifer and Stephen Collinson report, “Phyllis Schlafly, a prominent anti-feminist and early leader of the social conservative movement, died Monday at the age of 92 at her home in St. Louis.” Schlafly fought the Equal Rights Amendment and “was a towering figure in what emerged as the modern religious right.” She remained politically active until her death, most recently supported presidential candidate Donald Trump.

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