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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.
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A banner year for Republican women
There will be more women in Congress next year than ever before after Republican women prevailed in House races.
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A MacArthur 'genius' shares why he is using his award to support his wife's work
In an interview with The 19th, Damien Fair and Rahel Nardos discuss their plans for the grant.
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Despite historic 2020 gains, LGBTQ+ candidates faced homophobic attacks
This year’s rainbow wave came with a wave of backlash that left some LGBTQ+ people wondering if it’s worth running at all.
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Biden’s transition team brings in diverse coalition of experts, at least half of whom are women
The members of Biden’s agency review teams represent communities “historically underrepresented in federal government.”