I am pro-life. Again, I am pro-life. I'm a mother of a 2-year-old daughter. I am for her and others to know in the state of Illinois she should have the same opportunities as men. Vote yes.

Illinois state Rep. Christine Winger, urging her Republican colleagues to ratify the 1972 Equal Rights Amendment. After Illinois' approval last week, the amendment is one state away from being added to the U.S. Constitution.