Women’s Rights

Women’s rights are more than a list of single-issue talking points. I care about woman empowerment at every level, not just focusing on the bullet points. Empowering women economically, socially and politically improves the lives of all Americans, including the women. This win-win is the type of vision I will take to Congress.

Women make up nearly half of the country’s workforce, and are often the sole provider in the family, but are discriminated based on gender and penalized for having children. Women earn less than men, and moms earn even less than dads and women without children. Fighting for policies that expands access and opportunities for women will improve economic and social outcomes.

As a mother of six daughters and a working parent married for 27 years, I know that women should be given every opportunity to be successful in life. When women have the power to make decisions and have control over our lives, we are free to pursue our destinies; whether it be to make an honest wage, pursuing a family, or running for the US Congress. Let’s work together to ensure all women have access to:

• Paid family leave and job protection
• Protection from workplace discrimination – regardless of race, gender or sexual orientation
• Equal pay for equal work
• Educational and employment opportunities, especially in the STEM fields
• Federal funding for programs that support women’s health

I’m not about checking off boxes to make sure I get all my bullet points. I care about making sure that women have the same opportunities as men to pursue the American Dream. By making sure women have equal economic opportunities, we solve many of the problems faced by women.