Women made a difference this election. Issues like fair pay received attention nationally and at the state level like never before. Women at all levels broke barriers. And a record number of women were elected to Congress. The results of this historic election represent great progress for women, and they have also created a great opportunity: a chance to move forward with real, concrete solutions to the challenges women and their families grapple with every day.
Challenges like unfair pay. Women who are employed full time in the United States are still being paid just 77 cents for every dollar paid to men, amounting to more than $11,000 in lost income each year. During many campaigns this election, elected officials and candidates talked about what this wage gap means for women and families. Now, it’s time to act.
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