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The Feds want to know how much you earn

Jan 29, 2016
The Obama administration wants to make large companies disclose how much they pay.
US President Barack Obama speaks about equal pay during an event to mark the 7th Anniversary of the signing of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act January 29, 2016 in Washington, DC.
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Women will achieve equal pay in 118 years, report says

Nov 19, 2015
According to a World Economic Forum report, women will receive equal pay globally by the year 2133.

UK considers bonus cuts to boost women in banking

Nov 4, 2015
A new study commissioned by the UK government tackles banking's gender imbalance.

Catherine Hardwicke on Hollywood's gender bias

Oct 16, 2015
Hollywood is a heavily male industry.
Director Catherine Hardwicke arrives for the European premiere of "Miss You Already" at the Vue West End cinema in London's Leicester Square in September.
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Silicon Valley's diversity issues highlighted in trial

Mar 2, 2015
Ellen Pao is suing Kleiner Perkins for gender discrimination and retaliation

Chelsea Clinton wants more girls involved in STEM

Jun 24, 2014
A look at ways to close the gender gap in science and medicine.
Photos of a victim stand in a makeshift memorial in front of the IV Deli May 25, 2014 in Isla Vista, California. 
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