The math behind the “equal pay” campaign may be sketchy, with economists telling us very little of the pay gap has to do with actual discrimination. But just for a moment, set that aside, and consider Valerie Jarrett’s argument in the Post today: Women need to earn more because with so many men losing their jobs they have become sole supporters of the family. You have to admit: this argument has appeal.
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