For women in academia, the Wall Street Journal op-ed about the future first lady’s title struck a nerve.
If confirmed, Tai, the chief trade lawyer for the House Ways and Means Committee, would also be the first woman of color to serve as the president’s principal trade advisor.
If passed, the COVID Community Care Act would funnel emergency funding to Black, Latinx and Native American communities that have been especially hard hit by the pandemic.
Pelosi made history in 2007 when she was elected as the first woman to lead the House of Representatives.
In her new role with the Miami Marlins, Ng is now the highest-ranking woman and Asian American in American baseball.
The prominent Republican previously endorsed the Democratic ticket and is a part of President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team to the White House.
“I’m a teacher. That’s who I am,” Biden said.
At least 18 native women ran for congressional seats this year and three were elected.
The historic New Mexico House delegation formed out of three races with women running in both major parties.
More than half of early voters in states like Pennsylvania, Georgia and North Carolina are women.