Thanks for the trophy! Now pay us.

All soccer edition No Images? Click here       By Emily Peck How do we get to equal pay anyway? On top of winning the World Cup, the U.S. women’s soccer team did something else truly amazing this month: They got the whole country talking about economics ― specifically, equal pay for women.  That's great news. I love writing about the gender pay gap. But also it's so important -- not only for women, but for the men and children who depend on us. Pay equity is complicated though. While the U.S. women's team fights to change their pay contract -- to get equal pay in the U.S. we're going to have to renegotiate the entire social contract.  Here's what needs to happen: READ MORE Before you go...You can follow me on Twitter @EmilyRPeck     Here's what else you need to know Megan Rapinoe Holding World Cup Trophy And Screaming ‘I Deserve This’ Is A Mood Barack Obama Gives U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Ultimate Shoutout For World Cup Win The Joy Of Watching The U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Luxuriate In Victory   👋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 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe   - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe