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Loeffler reverses course and certifies 2020 presidential election
The Georgia senator, who lost her runoff election Tuesday night, was one of several Republican women lawmakers who changed their mind and recognized Biden’s victory.
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Women lawmakers condemn the president and urge intervention after riots at the Capitol
After a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, members of Congress were forced to recess as the building went into lockdown.
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Loeffler one of two Republicans projected to lose Senate runoffs in Georgia
Trump’s claims of election fraud likely contributed to Republicans losing Senate control.
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Republican congresswomen are divided on the validity of Biden’s victory
Here are the lawmakers who have said whether they will certify the Electoral College results later this week.
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Georgia Senate runoffs could tip the balance for LGBTQ+ rights
While most of the country eyes the balance of the power in the Senate, LGBTQ+ advocates see a chance at game-changing legislation.
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Loeffler says on eve of Senate elections that she will not certify Biden’s win
Trump’s unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud are front-and-center in Georgia’s two special elections.
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'Black Voters Matter' in Georgia's Senate runoff elections
How LaTosha Brown helped build a get-out-the-vote powerhouse in the South.
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Nancy Pelosi secures House speakership for a fourth term
With her party's slim majority in the House, Nancy Pelosi wins re-election as speaker. Now, eyes turn to the upcoming Senate runoff elections.
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‘The threats went through the roof’
Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley speaks to The 19th about facing increased vitriol in an era when it’s easier than ever to send threatening messages.
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Elected officials faced relentless harassment and threats of violence this year — women got some of the worst of it
Escalating threats around the country were fueled by disinformation and misinformation around several events in 2020, including the election.