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Sonia Johnson Vs LDS Church (Chris Talbot 2 of 4)

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The LDS Church didn’t like Sonia Johnson’s activism for the Equal Rights Amendment. What were the exact criticisms of her? Which figures in the LDS Church tried to refute Sonia Johnson? We’ll discuss what made Church leaders angry, and her appearance on the famous “Phil Donahue Show.” Check out our conversation…

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