Ledbetter
Americannoun
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You can make a film, but everybody wants to talk about Lilly Ledbetter.
From Salon • May 9, 2025
“The younger generation — they want to know what’s in the fruit, what they’re drinking, is it better for the environment?” said Ledbetter.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2025
Lilly Ledbetter, whose name graces an equal pay law in the US, has died aged 86.
From BBC • Oct. 14, 2024
“If one thing has been made clear throughout this process, it’s that the people of Alabama want and deserve an opportunity to vote on this issue,” Ledbetter said.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 4, 2024
In his first month in office, Barack signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which helped protect workers from wage discrimination based on factors like gender, race, or age.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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