When progress stalls, who steps up to lead? Our guest this week on The Women’s Lounge, we are joined by John Erickson, advocate and candidate for the California State Senate, who shares how local politics can reignite hope. From education and housing to healthcare and representation, John shows that real leadership starts in our own neighborhoods — with empathy, action, and the courage to listen.

That same fight for fairness continues in Women’s Rights Watch, where we spotlight Latina Equal Pay Day — a reminder that Latinas must work nearly two years to earn what white men make in one. The wage gap isn’t just about pay; it’s about power, progress, and whose stories get heard. We explore how education access, immigration reform, and pay equity can help close the gap and build a future that works for everyone.

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