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The ERA – Rising from the Dead

By Caryl Rivers & Rosalind C. Barnett ● Equal Rights Amendment ● May 2, 2019

Our rights cannot be subject to the political whims of legislators, judges, or occupants of the White House who do not see women as equal citizens.

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How the ERA can Keep Incarcerated Mothers in their Children’s Lives

By Sage Howard ● Equal Rights Amendment ● October 30, 2018

Clearly, the effects of mass incarceration extend beyond the individual cells that hold black women back by disrupting the lives of the people who need them most.

June 10 Marks Another Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act

By Hoa Nguyen ● Employment ● June 10, 2016

Fifty-three years later, a persistent gender wage gap leaves the door open to other legislative efforts and has spawned such annual rituals as Equal Pay Day. This year, mothers’ equal pay day was May 16.

Remedies to Close a Stubborn Wage Gap in U.K. Are Ready

By Damian McCarthy ● Commentary ● April 21, 2016

Last year, the World Economic Forum forecast that it would take 117 years for gender parity to be achieved in the global workplace. If U.K. women want to change a wage gap that has stood still since 2012, here’s what’s needed.

Pay Equity Push in Massachusetts Gains a Surprising Ally

By Laura Alix ● Employment ● April 6, 2016

There is a live fight going on to bolster women’s wage protections in the state that has the country’s first equal pay law. Attorney General Maura Healey hopes new backing from a major member of the business community could be a game changer.

Infographic: Booming Demand for Trades Good News for Women’s Wages

By Kathy Jackson & Por Alison Bowen ● Employment ● April 5, 2016

U.S. demand for welding and other skilled trades is predicted to skyrocket in coming years. Today, some of the least “traditional” career paths for women are also the best opportunities to receive higher pay.

5 Reasons for Women to Get Savvy About U.S. Budget Dealings

By Sharon Johnson ● Employment ● April 5, 2016

Did you know a major public preschool initiative is at stake on Capitol Hill while the campaigns hog all the headlines? A professional budget watcher spots a few key provisions that could help close the wage gap.

That Saudi Starbucks Incident Shouldn’t be So Shocking to American Women

By Dr. Anees Chagpar & Por Alison Bowen ● Commentary ● March 29, 2016

U.S. gender discrimination may be less blatant than in other places. But it shows up every time women reach into their pockets. By accepting less pay for work of equal value, we accept a diminished spending capacity for women.

Robots Haunt the Fight for $15 Minimum Wage

By Elizabeth Zwerling ● Employment ● September 10, 2015

Automation is changing the nature of work in ways that some compare to the industrial revolution. That’s causing some concern about the fate of low-paying service sectors where women dominate.

Tech Women in India’s Startup Boom Reach Out

By Gagandeep Kaur ● Employment ● August 10, 2015

Neeru Sharma says it took passion and conviction to start her online retail outlet. That’s a message more women in India’s male-dominated and high-powered startup environment need to hear.