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Nation Apr 18

Melinda French Gates discusses increasing economic empowerment for women

By William Brangham, Courtney Norris

Nation Mar 28

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New book ‘Women Money Power’ chronicles long fight for economic equality

A new book by journalist Josie Cox charts women’s fight to close the gender pay gap and the legal and social hurdles faced along the way. "Women Money Power: The Rise and Fall of Economic Equality" highlights the women who…

By Layla Quran, Amna Nawaz

Economy Mar 12

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Despite equal education, women face unequal pay in 2024

Uneven child care and household responsibilities, falling college wage premiums, and overrepresentation in lower-paying occupations are all contributors to why the pay gap stubbornly remains.

By Claire Savage, Associated Press

Nation May 18

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Soccer players on U.S. men’s and women’s national teams get pay equity for the first time

The U.S. Soccer Federation announced a historic deal Wednesday to ensure equal pay between the men's and women's players. U.S. soccer became the first national team to equalize pay and bonuses in the sport, including for World Cup play. Briana…

Economy Oct 12

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Why millions of Americans feel they must choose between caring for loved ones and work

Generations of workers have simply absorbed the chaos of balancing labor and child care, and the pandemic exposed how underappreciated -- and broken -- the nation’s child care system is. What policymakers do next could change the way U.S. families…

By Laura Santhanam

Apr 15

WATCH: Equal pay bill nears approval in House, long odds in Senate

By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press

The bill would make it easier to sue employers over pay discrimination, curb the ability of companies to retaliate and beef up enforcement of existing laws.

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Jul 05

Warren says she’d tackle race and gender pay gaps using executive orders

By Errin Haines Whack, Associated Press

The 2020 Democratic candidate's plan would punish companies and contractors with historically poor records on diversity and equality by denying them contracts with the federal government.

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Jul 02

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Legendary goalie Briana Scurry on World Cup and U.S. women’s soccer

Briana Scurry was the starting goalkeeper for the U.S. women’s national soccer team for years, including during its 1999 World Cup victory. She is also a two-time Olympic gold medalist. Scurry joins Judy Woodruff to discuss play so far at…

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May 20

Harris wants to fine companies for gender pay disparities

By Associated Press

Under Kamala Harris' plan, companies that fail to achieve an equal pay certification would be fined 1 percent of their profits for every 1 percent wage gap.

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Apr 02

WATCH: Democrats urge Senate Republicans to pass equal pay legislation

By Gretchen Frazee

The House passed the legislation last week, largely along party lines. It is now in the Senate.

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