Women in California are now reaping the benefits of a law that’s been called the strongest equal pay law in the nation.

This week, rich and famous human Lena Dunham will begin her 12-city book tour. Several dates will feature regular people performing. They will not be paid. Let's do the math on that. (Updated below.)

Equal pay for women: It is an idea that is still ahead of its time, in the United States Senate, in the year of our Lord 2014.