…meanwhile…

https://money.cnn.com/2018/08/30/pf/california-women-company-boards/index.html

“California wants to mandate a woman on every company board”

…and…..

https://www.sfgate.com/business/networth/article/New-law-bans-California-employers-from-asking-12274431.php

“New law bans California employers from asking applicants their prior salary”

Because obviously, the way to solve gender inequality is to legislate it…

Ah, yes, from the state filled with fruits and nuts…