No Images? Click here Only The Women Get Asked About SexismA mix of young men and women asked Democratic presidential contenders a wide range of questions at five back-to-back town hall events hosted by CNN on Monday night.But only the female candidates got questions about so-called women’s issues.The questions, asked exclusively by women: What would Sen. Amy Klobuchar (Minn.) do to close the wage gap? How would Sen. Elizabeth Warren (Mass.) avoid the sexism that Hillary Clinton faced in her campaign in 2016? And what would Sen. Kamala Harris (Calif.) do to “level the playing field and empower working women,” another student wondered.But shouldn't male candidates have to explain their plan for fixing the wage gap and empowering women?Yes, duh. Of course. Here's more about what's going on.Before you go...You can follow me on Twitter @EmilyRPeck Here's what else you need to know👋You may have noticed our website is now www.huffpost.com. Don't worry, it'll still be the same HuffPost you know and love, just with a new URL. Make sure to update your bookmarks!HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which explains how your data is used and shared. Learn More.The reality of being a woman — by the numbers. Like what you see? Share it with a friend. Did someone forward this email? Subscribe here. Can't get enough? Check out The Good Life.©2019 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 |
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