John,

March is Women’s History Month – a time to celebrate women, their accomplishments, and their contributions to society throughout history and today.

But, it doesn’t really feel like Women’s History Month –

Women’s reproductive rights are under attack across the country. In some states, abortions are effectively banned.

Lawmakers are attempting to restrict trans athletes, particularly trans women, from participating in sports – my Republican opponent Jen Kiggans just championed such a law in the Virginia Senate.

Congress still has yet to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act.

And the gender-wage gap continues to persist – and is even more stark for women of color.

My entire life I’ve worked in male-dominated fields, first in the Navy and now in Congress. In both workplaces, I’ve experienced discrimination and prejudice firsthand based on my gender.

It’s hard to feel celebratory when this is the reality of being a woman in America today. But it’s still important to acknowledge the strides women have made in spite of these draconian laws and structural barriers –

We could soon have the first Black woman on the Supreme Court with President Biden’s nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Every year, more women are running for office and more are getting elected.

We elected our first woman Vice President in 2020.

Although we have a long way to go to achieve true equality, I’m so inspired by all of my fellow women who continue to fight for our liberties and rights in the face of such adversity.

I’m in this fight with you, this month and every month.

In solidarity,
Elaine



Elaine Luria is a retired member of the US Navy. Use of her military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the US Navy or the Department of Defense.
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