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Phyllis Schlafly
American writer and political activist
Also known as: Phyllis Stewart
Phyllis Schlafly (born August 15, 1924, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.—died September 5, 2016, St. Louis) was an American writer and political activist who was best known for her opposition to the women’s movement and especially the Equal Rights Amendment. She was a leading conservative voice in the late 20th century and a lightning rod for fervent debate about cultural values. Phyllis Stewart grew up in a middle-class Roman Catholic family in St. Louis, Missouri. After her father lost his job during the Great Depression, her mother worked to support the family. The valedictorian of her high-school class, Stewart received a ...(100 of 667 words)