The question isn’t whether women are working hard enough, breaking records, or selling tickets. The question is, will the systems built around them decide to value them equally?
And this is where our power lies. Voting shapes policy. It determines whether lawmakers pass or block legislation, such as the Paycheck Fairness Act. It shapes workplace protections, wage transparency laws, and the enforcement of labor standards. When we vote, we are choosing leaders who decide whether women get paid fairly, whether their workplaces are safe, and whether equality is more than a slogan. It's a responsibility we all share.
So yes, when the players fight for equal pay, it becomes bigger than basketball. They’re fighting for all of us who were told our work and our time aren’t worth it. And when we show up at the ballot box, we’re fighting for them, too. If you're not registered to vote, do it now. If you are, encourage others to do the same.
Because equal pay isn’t just a sports headline — it’s a ballot issue.
— Nandi
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