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Nancy Pelosi suggests this will be her last term as House Speaker
Pelosi made history in 2007 when she was elected as the first woman to lead the House of Representatives.
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New research finds dramatic growth in suicidal thoughts and self-harm during and after pregnancy
Suicide is emerging as a critical concern as the nation confronts its pregnancy-related death crisis.
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After a voter died, her own daughter had to challenge her ballot
Sara Knotts, a county election director in North Carolina, hopes her experience underscores the integrity of elections administrators’ work around the country.
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Pregnant people haven't been included in promising COVID vaccine trials
Vaccine trials have had promising results, but a lack of testing makes it unclear if they'll be safe for pregnant people.
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‘We’ve worked for it’: Barbara Lee on the future of Black women in leadership
California Rep. Barbara Lee talks about Kamala Harris’ Senate seat and House leadership in 2021.
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Karen Bass addresses the question of filling Kamala Harris’ Senate seat
The California House representative said she is “willing and happy to serve in whatever capacity is needed.”
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Kim Ng becomes the MLB's first female general manager
In her new role with the Miami Marlins, Ng is now the highest-ranking woman and Asian American in American baseball.
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Why women-owned businesses are struggling — and how a new round of stimulus could help
Female-run firms have struggled more than male-owned businesses to stay afloat after many were shut out of the initial round of federal coronavirus stimulus.
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Federal government to execute first woman since 1953
Lisa Montgomery could be one of the last people put to death by the Trump administration, which revived the federal death penalty.
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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.