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Editorial: After nearly 50 years, the Equal Rights Amendment finally has a chance. Thanks, Virginia

The blue wave that flipped the Virginia Legislature last week was a victory for Democrats in the commonwealth, who will now be in control for the first time in more than 20 years.

But this milestone could affect more than just Virginia. It's a potentially historic turning point

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