Eleanor “Ellie” Smeal was one of of Phyllis’s perennial opponents in the feminist movement. As the president of the National Organization for Women (NOW) from 1977-1982 and 1985-1987, she appeared next to Phyllis countless times to debate.
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Eleanor “Ellie” Smeal was one of of Phyllis’s perennial opponents in the feminist movement. As the president of the National Organization for Women (NOW) from 1977-1982 and 1985-1987, she appeared next to Phyllis countless times to debate.