Equality

It's nearly the end of Women's History Month, and the rhetoric this election season motivates me to work even harder to protect women's rights and build a more equitable future for all women.

At a White House event commemorating women’s accomplishments and contributions to history, I reflected on the progress we’ve made over the last century – from the right to vote, to the right to control our bodies and make our own healthcare decisions.

But I was also reminded that women in the U.S. – our daughters, nieces, friends – still face inequity and far too many barriers. This is especially true for low-income women and women of color.

What kind of world do we want for our daughters?

Every day, I work for a world in which every girl has access to a world-class education – an education that includes science, math, technology, and the arts to prepare her to be a creator and innovator in whatever field she chooses to pursue.

At work, women should be able to count on equal pay for equal work and having the same opportunities as their male colleagues.

And every woman must have access to comprehensive health care services and the freedom to make choices about her own reproductive health.

Finally, it’s time for the United States to join the rest of the world and make sure paid family leave is available for all women – and men – as they become parents.

Shaping a better world for the next generation motivates me every day, and there’s so much at stake for women in this election.

I just checked with my team, and we are 31 donations away from reaching our goal of 350 online donations before the end of the quarter. Please donate today and let’s make sure that, in this election, we’re making the right kind of history!

Thank you,