Ellison Marks Women's History Month

Statement

Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) released the following statement today in recognition of Women's History Month:

"During Women's History Month, we celebrate the enormous contributions of women to our country's progress and reaffirm our commitment to equal rights, dignity, and opportunity for women in Minnesota, America, and the world.

"Since our nation's founding, women have led the charge to make our nation live up to the promise of liberty and justice for all. The Twin Cities, in particular, were in the vanguard of the women's suffrage movement. Through their activism, suffragette leaders like Harriet Bishop and Clara Hampson Ueland paved the way for generations of women who followed. Today, Minnesotan women continue to lead in fields ranging from business to the arts to public service.

"But in the face of current attacks on women's health, we are reminded of the ongoing struggles women face. According to the Women's Foundation of Minnesota and the Humphrey Institute at the University of Minnesota, women still earn less than 80 cents for every dollar a man earns. The divide is even greater for women of color. African American women earn 61 cents on the dollar and Hispanic women earn just 51 cents.

"I will continue to stand up for equal rights. Women deserve leaders who are committed to liberty and justice for all."

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