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Last month, like millions of Americans, I tuned in to the Democratic presidential debate. The Democratic Party has an embarrassment of riches of candidates stepping up to run for president in 2020. Indeed, we are fortunate to have a group of candidates that is reflective of the rich diversity of our nation.
And, like many others, I was impressed and encouraged by the robust debate and thoughtful discussion I heard on many issues that matter to the American people, including ensuring that all Americans have health insurance, addressing the threat of climate change, and ending our nation's gun-violence epidemic. We also have seen town halls devoted to single issues such as climate, gun violence and LGBTQ rights.
And yet, there is one set of issues that has been conspicuously absent from the conversation in the media. We have yet to have a critical discussion about gender equity and about strategies to ensure that America's working families are able to thrive. Too often, these policies are brushed aside as “women's issues,” but they have a huge impact on our productivity and on our nation's workforce and global competitiveness.
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