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“We sought justice because equal pay for equal work is an American value. That fight took me ten years. It took me all the way to the Supreme Court. And, in a 5 - 4 decision, they stood on the side of those who shortchanged my pay, my overtime, and my retirement just because I am a woman.”

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Lilly Ledbetter

Lilly Ledbetter is an American civil rights activist known for her fight for gender equality. She gained national attention for her lawsuit against gender discrimination in the workplace, which led to the passage of the Equal Pay Act by the U.S. Congress. more

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