From activists and local leaders to business executives and federal officeholders, women and members of the LGBTQ+ community have been instrumental in affecting political change. These 19th profiles tell the stories of people who may not be known yet, but are poised to become household names.
The former governor was the frontrunner headed into Tuesday’s primary. But the state could have made history by choosing state Sen. Jennifer McClellan or former state Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy.
Rep. Stephanie Byers of Kansas, Sen. Sarah McBride of Delaware and Rep. Taylor Small of Vermont entered office during a year of record anti-trans bills. They’re advocating for policies that help LGBTQ+ people.
At just 25, Christian is helping Sen. Scott Wiener craft some of the most progressive LGBTQ+ legislation in the country.
For too long, pregnant workers have had to “grin and bear it” in the workplace. Abbie Kamin wants to change that.
Harper Jean Tobin has radically improved life for transgender Americans. Few people have ever heard of her.
If approved, Levine would be the first ever Senate-confirmed trans official in U.S. history.
Women hold the three top positions in Vermont’s legislature. With them they bring an understanding that to focus on economic recovery means to focus on caregiving.
Janey is expected to join a small group of Black women who lead the nation’s largest cities.
Two women were elected to fill vacancies in the state’s House of Delegates in Tuesday’s special elections.
Biden’s picks for deputy attorney general, associate attorney general and assistant attorney general for civil rights are all women.