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Sonia Johnson Fights for Equal Rights Amendment(Chris Talbot 1 of 4)

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Sonia Johnson became enraged in 1979 when the LDS Church came out in opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment. Dr Chris Talbot has written a history titled “Sonia Johnson: A Mormon Feminist.” We’ll dive into the political landscape in the 1970s & tell Sonia’s story.. Check out our conversation…

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Dr Chris Talbot from Univ of Northern Colorado discusses the political environment in the 1970s and Sonia Johnson's fight for equal rights.
  • Date: January 6, 2025
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  • Denomination: Brighamites
  • Church History
  • Historical Mentions Sonia Johnson
  • Tags: excommunication, Sonia Johnson
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