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Barbara Rodriguez
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LGBTQ+ people and ‘equality voters’ overwhelmingly supported Joe Biden in election, poll finds
The new poll also shows equality issues — standing up for immigrants, people of color and LGBTQ+ people — played a large role in turnout for the president-elect.
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Women will shape Biden’s energy and climate agenda
Rep. Deb Haaland would be the first Native American to head the Interior Department and former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm was nominated to run the Energy Department.
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Of course women of color were among the first to get vaccinated
Black and Latina women have been on the frontlines of fighting COVID-19. Across the country, they are now the first to be inoculated against it.
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Pete Buttigieg could become the first Senate-approved out LGBTQ+ Cabinet secretary
LGBTQ+ groups applaud the significance of the secretary of transportation nomination, calling it “a historic moment for our community” and “a new milestone” for LGBTQ+ people working in government.
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‘I’ve had to fight to be taken seriously’: Women with Ph.Ds respond to Dr. Jill Biden column
For women in academia, the Wall Street Journal op-ed about the future first lady’s title struck a nerve.
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Lina Hidalgo on leading one of America’s largest counties during the pandemic
The county judge of Texas’ most populous county thinks there’s a better way to handle the state’s pandemic response. But as she faces resistance from state officials, she turns to the "bully pulpit."
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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 to nominate Avril Haines as director of national intelligence, the first woman in the role
Haines previously held top intelligence positions under the Obama administration.
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Women of color made history in local races around the country
The gains preview a more diverse pipeline of political power, especially for Democrats.
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After a voter died, her own daughter had to challenge her ballot
Sara Knotts, a county election director in North Carolina, hopes her experience underscores the integrity of elections administrators’ work around the country.