"President Biden Addresses Disparity in Caitlin Clark's WNBA Salary Compared to Male Counterparts"
President Biden called for pay equity for women athletes after Caitlin Clark, the University of Iowa basketball standout, was selected first in the W.N.B.A. Draft, highlighting the significant pay disparity between male and female athletes. Clark's salary over the next four years will be a fraction of what male counterparts earn, sparking intense scrutiny amid a pivotal moment for sports, particularly in college athletics. The president's comments ignited a flurry of responses online, with some echoing his perspective about inequity and others taking a more cynical point of view.