Hope this Friday finds you well. This week has been a little bumpy for the FMF family, as several staff members are caring for ill family members right now. Please join us in sending Emily and Kathy some positive thoughts.
Aside from that, it's been a pretty good week for feminism. Tuesday the 28th was Equal Pay Day, a reminder that we must continue working to make fair pay a reality.
The same day, Kathleen Sebelius was finally sworn in as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Secy. Sebelius had a great record working for women and families as governor of Kansas, and we're optimistic she'll be a great cabinet head.
This morning, the Washington Post reported U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter is planning to retire. The Post's follow-up article listed several female and minority candidates President Obama could appoint to fill Souter's position, in order to make the high court better reflect the American public. The National Women's Law Center also supports a diverse court.
We want President Obama will nominate a progressive, pro-choice candidate. Who would you like to see on the court? Past justices have come from a wide variety of backgrounds, including the executive and legislative branches, as well as folks outside government. So think big and comment below or e-mail us at campusteam@feminist.org with your favorite candidates for the position!
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