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Women's rights progress in US and work that lies ahead as America turns 250

Marking America 250 in Washington, Rachel Hirschheimer highlighted the struggle for women's rights that began nearly 178 years ago at the Seneca Falls Convention, where women signed the Declaration of Sentiments demanding equality.
The 19th Amendment became a turning point in 1920, granting women across America the right to vote. Pamela Nadell, a history professor at American University, called it a "huge turning point."
President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act in 1963 prohibiting wage discrimination, yet the Economic Policy Institute reported women were paid nearly 19% less than men last year.
The Supreme Court established abortion rights in 1973 through Roe v. Wade, though the ruling was overturned in 2022. Emily Martin of the National Women's Law Center emphasized women now constitute the majority of voters.
Martin cautioned against taking progress for granted, stating "Continuing to demand progress is a critical part of not just continuing to move forward, but ensuring that we don't lose the hard-fought rights that we have won.

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