Marcia Fudge nominated as HUD secretary
Biden selected the representative from Ohio to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development, though some other Black leaders had been pushing her for Agriculture secretary.
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Biden meets with civil rights leaders to discuss prioritizing racial equity
The meeting occurred as some Black leaders have raised concerns about the number of Black nominees — including Black women — in key positions.
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Transgender Americans see new health care champion in Biden’s HHS pick
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra hasn’t just ardently defended the ACA: He’s gone to bat for trans rights.
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A record number of women will serve in statehouses next year
New data shows women will represent just over 30 percent of all legislative seats, and will increase the number of women-majority chambers.
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Biden’s pick for CDC director hailed for gender equity commitment
Rochelle Walensky, who heads the infectious disease unit at Massachusetts General Hospital, will shape how the government distributes coronavirus vaccines.
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Terri Rupar to join The 19th as our new political editor
Rupar, who worked at the Washington Post for more than 15 years, will helm our political coverage starting in 2021.
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New report reveals alleged horrors of sex testings in international sports
Human Rights Watch calls for sports governing bodies to consider the human rights violations of sex testing among elite women's athletes.
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Kellyanne Conway acknowledges ‘it looks like Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will prevail’
The former adviser to President Donald Trump reflects on his presidency, women voters and her own historic role in the campaign.
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Valerie Jarrett says Biden’s incoming administration reflects ‘the rich diversity of our country’
The former advisor to President Barack Obama talked to The 19th about political polarization, and the opportunities — and challenges — for women in leadership.
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In November, men dropped out of the workforce at higher rates than women
November was the first time in what has been dubbed the first female recession that men suffered greater losses than women. About 347,000 left the labor force.