The National Partnership for Women & Families is releasing two important pieces of wage gap research. In the fact sheet America’s Women and the Wage Gap, they dive into the details behind why women are paid 78 cents for every dollar paid to men and what can be done to close this gap, including state-by-state figures.
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Trailblazers: the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team
With the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) aiming to make history by becoming the only team to win three consecutive Women’s World Cups, it is essential to take a step back and learn about their leadership in the fight for equality on and off the field.
Promoting Equality and Empowering Families: The Impact of the Equal Rights Amendment
By Velu Ochoa Raising a family is a rewarding yet demanding journey; in the United States, many families face numerous challenges that make the journey even more arduous. From financial struggles to inadequate social support systems, expensive child care, and a lack of family-friendly policies, the obstacles can feel overwhelming. Addressing these challenges is crucial … Continue reading Promoting Equality and Empowering Families: The Impact of the Equal Rights Amendment
The ERA and workers’ rights: A match made in equality
One critical area where the ERA could make a significant impact is in protecting workers’ rights, including LGBTQ workers’ rights.
Feminism in Sports: the Breakthroughs and the Setbacks
Women’s and girls’ participation in sports is on the rise. With the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup right around the corner, there has been a lot of conversation about not only the United States Women’s National Team’s (USWNT) chances of bringing home a fifth World Cup title but their fight for equal pay.
Honoring Latina Equal Pay Day
DECEMBER 8, 2022 is Latina Equal Pay Day. For every $1 a white man makes in the U.S., a Latina woman (on average) makes around 54 cents. This means that to make the same amount as their white male counterparts do in one calendar year, a Latina must work another 342 days. That’s almost two full years.
ERA Coalition Blog 