Monday, May 30, 2016

Soccer / Math

http://www.cc.com/video-clips/wg1gm6/the-daily-show-with-trevor-noah-american-soccer-s-gender-wage-gap

"For the second time this week, the U.S. legislative body best known for its obstructionist leanings managed to squeak out a unanimous vote for the public good. Following Monday’s passage of a progressive rights bill for sexual assault survivors, the Senate passed a resolution on Thursday asking U.S. Soccer to grant equal pay to its female players."

http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2016/05/27/the_senate_passed_a_unanimous_resolution_supporting_equal_pay_for_u_s_women.html

$1350 to win and $0 to lose (women)
vs
$17625 to win and $5000 to lose (men)

http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2016/03/31/u_s_women_s_national_soccer_team_files_wage_discrimination_complaint_against.html

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