At the median salary, that 82 cents translates into about $8,000 less
per year in wages for a woman in Hawaii. That is a lot of money in my
State, where the high cost of living makes it even more difficult for
working families to get ahead--not to mention that many working
families in Hawaii, as well as in other States, are headed by women. My
immigrant family was headed by my mother. As we mark Equal Pay Day, I am well aware of the tremendous impact a
single Justice can have on the lives and rights of millions of
Americans. Under Chief Justice John Roberts, the Supreme Court has issued
numerous 5-to-4 decisions that have favored corporate interests over
the rights of individuals--cases like Shelby County, Citizens United,
and Hobby Lobby.
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