As we celebrate the considerable progress we've made toward full equality in our military, we cannot forget about those who continue to suffer because of the discriminatory policies of our past. Mark Pocan celebrateconsiderablecontinue Change image and share on social
One of the factors a country's economy depends on is human capital. If you don't provide women with adequate access to healthcare, education and employment, you lose at least half of your potential. So, gender equality and women's empowerment bring huge economic benefits. Michelle Bachelet accessadequatebenefit share on social
If inequalities of taxable wealth backing up a government service are construed as denying equality before the law, then there is no solution but to have every government service whatever financed out of Washington. M. Stanton Evans backconstruedeny share on social
If increasing income equality is the goal, it might be wiser to put money into infrastructure than to subsidize manufacturing. Construction also pays good wages, but with lower educational requirements. And America's infrastructure needs are enormous. Christina Romer americaconstructioneducational share on social
True gender equality in Scotland - and elsewhere - is still some way off. Nicola Sturgeon equalitygenderscotland Change image and share on social
When we reach the point where the women athletes are getting their pick of dates just as easily as the men athletes, then we've really and truly arrived. Parity at last! Billie Jean King arriveathletedate Change image and share on social
Gender equality and women's empowerment have been a top priority for me from day one as Secretary-General. And I am committed to making sure that the U.N. leads by example. Ban Ki-moon commitdayempowerment Change image and share on social
Rosa Parks was the queen mother of a movement whose single act of heroism sparked the movement for freedom, justice and equality. Her greatest contribution is that she told us a regular person can make a difference. Marc Morial actcontributiondifference share on social
I think 'I Spy,' still when you look at it, speaks volumes in terms of propaganda for equality. It's just magnificent. Bill Cosby equalitymagnificentpropaganda Change image and share on social
Everybody thinks that equality comes from identifying people, and that's not where equality comes from. Matt Bomer equalityidentifypeople Change image and share on social
