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.
Joe Biden has committed to having the most diverse Cabinet in history. It’s likely future presidents will be expected to match or increase representation.
There will be 27 new congresswomen joining the House in 2021, and most of them are Republicans.
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.
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."
New data shows women will represent just over 30 percent of all legislative seats, and will increase the number of women-majority chambers.
Starting in 2021, Amanda Brown Lierman will be the progressive organization’s new executive director.
The Massachusetts representative spoke to The 19th about her new role and how the women of the 117th Congress will shape the future.
Haines previously held top intelligence positions under the Obama administration.
The gains preview a more diverse pipeline of political power, especially for Democrats.
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.