Issue Position: Standing up for Women's Rights

Issue Position

I support the efforts of the Massachusetts legislature and Gov. Baker to ensure that state laws protect women's healthcare and reproductive freedom, and I will advocate for policies that improve availability and access to these vital services for all women. With upcoming changes in the Supreme Court that could mean even greater threats to women's rights and economic protections, the stakes are higher than ever. We need strong leaders in the State House to continue pushing our state forward in this area.

The Massachusetts Office of Economic Empowerment reports that women in Massachusetts make 82 cents on the dollar compared to men. We can do better. Regardless of income or type of work, all women need to be safe from harassment in the workplace, and all women deserve an equal opportunity to advance. The paid family leave legislation passed in June is a significant step towards protecting women, and I look forward to continuing to advocate for women in the face of new economic and social challenges.

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