“What You Earn Today Will Carry You on for the Rest of Your Life” with Lilly Ledbetter

Phyllis Irwin and Lillian Faderman share the story of how a legal loophole allowed them to create the life they had always dreamed of. Then Max talks with Lilly Ledbetter about the amazing story behind the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, how a single moment in her 60s led her to become a prominent activist in her 70s and 80s and why her fight for equal pay is far from over. -- Know someone who should be on 70 Over 70? We’re looking for all types of stories and people to feature at the top of the show. To nominate yourself or someone else, email 70over70@pineapple.fm or call 302-659-7070 and tell us your name, age, where you’re from and what you want to talk about.

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“What You Earn Today Will Carry You on for the Rest of Your Life” with Lilly Ledbetter is an episode from 70 Over 70 by Pineapple Street Studios.

This episode is 31:37 long.

This episode was published on Nov 9, 2021.

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