Equal pay? Why don’t women just join the NBA?

Published April 17, 2024 4:21pm ET



The ridiculous “equal pay” debate about the WNBA coming from some Democrats raises an awkward question when it comes to their view of transgenderism: If men and women are indistinguishable and the WNBA doesn’t pay enough, why don’t women’s basketball players join the NBA instead?

President Joe Biden is among those who waded into the uneducated “equal pay” whining about Caitlin Clark’s rookie contract. “Women in sports continue to push new boundaries and inspire us all,” Biden posted. “But right now we’re seeing that even if you’re the best, women are not paid their fair share. It’s time that we give our daughters the same opportunities as our sons and ensure women are paid what they deserve.”

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