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The women who could lead Biden’s economic recovery
A significant number of women are being considered for key economic slots in the Biden administration, including as secretaries of Treasury, Commerce and Labor.
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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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‘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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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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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.”
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‘I think my husband would be very pleased’: Cindy McCain on a Biden-Harris victory
The prominent Republican previously endorsed the Democratic ticket and is a part of President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team to the White House.
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Jill Biden will be the first first lady to work full time
“I’m a teacher. That’s who I am,” Biden said.
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Women and LGBTQ+ voters celebrate Harris’ win
The ascension of Harris, the woman of color vice president-elect, prompts bipartisan celebration.
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Equality Act hangs in the balance as Democrats falter in Senate races
Can Biden convince enough Republicans to back the federal LGBTQ+ protections he promised?