Today, March 8, is International Women’s Day, a global day set aside to celebrate the contributions and achievements of women around the world. Many countries—including China, Russia, and Vietnam—celebrate International Women’s Day as a national holiday. Regrettably, the day receives little attention in the US.
You can learn much more about the history of International Women’s Day here.
Take at least a moment today to consider these facts: Women working in the US earn about $0.76 to every $1.00 earned by men. Women hold only 13 percent of the top executive positions in our country. Conservatives opposed to reforming our country’s health care system say they don’t want the government making health-related decisions for the American people—except of course when it comes to women’s reproductive rights.
We have a lot of work to do. When you go to the polls on Tuesday, May 18, make sure you know where your candidates stand on issues like the Equal Rights Amendment, pay equity, and other gender issues.
