Yesterday was Equal Pay Day, which marks the extra time it takes women in the workforce to earn what was earned by men in the previous year.
Now, there's a persistent myth that makes the rounds whenever the gender pay gap is discussed: the idea that the wage gap is caused by women pursuing different careers, prioritizing different things, or making different choices. This has been proven untrue many times, but regardless, the myth persists.
Read MoreI just walked off the floor of the joint session of Congress, where President Biden just gave his State of the Union address, and I have to say: I am fired up.
From lowering prescription drug prices and putting caps on the price of Insulin, to creating 2.7 million jobs in 2023 and passing the largest investment in climate action in American history, Democrats have shown that — even under the fog of MAGA obstructionism and Donald Trump's lawless extremism — we are leading the way.
Read MoreYou're invited to march with Congressman McGovern and Mayor Joe Petty in the upcoming Worcester County St. Patrick's Day parade this Sunday, March 10th.
We are excited to support the McInerney School of Irish Dance and the Douglas High School Marching Band. We hope you can join us for another great day and event in Worcester!
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