“One of the myths in our country is that minimum wage workers are just teenagers in the suburbs earning extra pocket money. That’s not who I’ve been seeing at these minimum wage roundtables. I’ve been seeing and hearing stories of people who are working very, very hard. They are proud of the work they do, and they are frustrated. Some of them have been moved to tears because they want to be able to support their families with their work, with their wages.”
— Mary Beth Maxwell from Dean, A. (2013, April 12). Labor Dept. Deputy: It’s Time to Raise the Minimum Wage. Yes! Magazine
““There is this basic bargain in America that if you work hard and play by the rules, you should be able to support yourself,” Maxwell said.”
— Brezosky, L. (2013, March 14) . Low-wage San Antonio workers get to tell their stories. My San Antonio News
“The decisions reached by the EEOC and others — that Title VII’s prohibition of the ‘entire spectrum” of sex discrimination encompasses discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, including transgender status — were the product of long, careful, and conscientious study and independent consideration across multiple agencies,” the brief concludes.
— Johnson, C. (2019, July 8). Former Obama admin officials urge Supreme Court to uphold LGBT protections. The Washington Blade
“The AMA, one of the most respected associations of medical professionals in the world, knows better than most the harmful consequences of ill-conceived anti-transgender actions,” Maxwell said. “Policies that seek to restrict access for transgender people to vital programs and facilities can result in negative physical and mental health outcomes for those targeted for discrimination and mistreatment.”
— Mary Beth Maxwell from Johnson, C. (2017, June 14). AMA approves resolution against anti-trans bathroom bills. The Washington Blade