Russ Feingold: “today I'd like to commemorate International Women's Day. This day is an occasion to honor the many and diverse…”

“today I'd like to commemorate International Women's Day. This day is an occasion to honor the many and diverse achievements and contributions of women worldwide, and the progress that they have made toward equal rights. It is also an important time to reflect upon the hardships and injustices that millions of women still face, and to reaffirm our commitment to take actions to overcome them and to further women's progress. For nearly a century, women in communities across the globe have been uniting on March 8th to celebrate their achievements and to bring attention to their fight for equality, justice and peace. In that time women have made great strides toward equal participation in all spheres of life, and at all levels of decision-making. Here in the United States, more women are earning college degrees, entering the workforce and starting their own businesses than ever before. Economic opportunities for women are expanding and home ownership is up. Women are playing a greater role in shaping local, state and federal policies that affect their families and them, as they are more active in the political process at all levels.”