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“For most Americans, the first three quarters of this year have been trying times. [...] Inflation and the economic downturn can be particularly tough for women, “who face barriers to advancement in the economy and are still affected by a pay gap,” says Heidi Hartmann, [...]

Equal Pay for Women and Men McCain ‘I'm committed to making sure there is equal pay for equal work.... You can count on it.’ His stand: Opposed the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which would have made it easier for women to sue their employers for [...]

by Amy Caiazza, Ph.D. Institute for Women's Policy Research Debates about the aftermath of hurricane Katrina may be most striking for the ideas that are largely missing from them: a language and symbolism of moral values. Katrina exposed a lack of concern among many political [...]