Hearst
Magazines has been intent on adding some heft to its fashion books over the
past year. First, there was Cosmopolitan, which under the leadership of Joanna
Coles has put a premium on political coverage and "leaning in" à la
Sheryl Sandberg. Now, Marie Claire is proving its own current events know-all
with a campaign to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the Equal Pay Act
both in its June issue and first-ever Women Taking the Lead awards luncheon.
