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On The Rise
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.
In This Collection
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Meet the new women in the House of Representatives
There will be 27 new congresswomen joining the House in 2021, and most of them are Republicans.
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Katherine Tai could be the first Asian American U.S. trade representative
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.
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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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Cecile Richards turns Supermajority over to new leadership
Starting in 2021, Amanda Brown Lierman will be the progressive organization’s new executive director.
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Katherine Clark on what it means to become the second-highest ranking woman in Congress
The Massachusetts representative spoke to The 19th about her new role and how the women of the 117th Congress will shape the future.
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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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Biden could make history with Defense Department pick
A number of women are being considered for key foreign policy posts in Biden’s administration, including what could be the first woman to lead the Pentagon.
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Black women tripled their representation in Washington statehouse
A new political action committee was formed to support Black women candidates this year. Its organizers hope the wins show the potential to increase representation in statehouses.