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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.
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Stacey Abrams blew up Georgia’s electoral map
The voting rights activist’s hard work in registering and energizing people is paying off at one of the nation’s most pivotal moments.
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Republican women could double representation in the U.S. House
Election night proved to be a strong showing for Republican women, with at least 23 heading to the lower chamber.
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The women who could help turn Texas blue
If the fabled blue Texas finally happens, women candidates will be behind the shift. Here are five key races to watch.
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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is doing things the Atlanta way
With an election looming, what happens in Atlanta — a battleground flashpoint for the COVID-19 crisis, the fight for racial justice and voter suppression — could be key to America’s future.
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Black women legislators are rare in statehouses. This could be the solution.
Statehouses are predominantly White and male-led. One PAC in Washington state wants to change that — and be the model for other legislatures.
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In historic year for trans candidates, Sarah McBride poised to become the nation’s first openly transgender state senator
The Delaware candidate’s win caps off a primary season with several trans people set to break barriers in statehouse seats around the country.
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Will Biden’s pledge to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court mobilize voters?
Demand Justice aims to keep the high court in the spotlight with a candidate shortlist and ‘She Will Rise’ campaign.
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The DNC emphasized the Democrats’ past. AOC talked about its future.
In her 90-second speech, the youngest member of Congress outlined an expansive vision for progressive politics.
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Colorado’s top elections official on the key to safe voting
As the pandemic struck the nation and other states expanded the option for mail-in voting, elections officials turned to Jena Griswold, the Colorado secretary of state, for guidance.