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Bake sale at Capitol charges men more to show income inequality

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Tuesday, April 14, 2015

By Imelda Mejia

To make a point about pay inequality, baked goods on sale outside the State Capitol cost less for women than men. The event featured a former supervisor for Goodyear Tire and Rubber whose unequal pay led to a federal law making it easier for people to file lawsuits alleging discrimination in compensation.