american women in politics
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Oh No, They Didn’t! House Republicans Tried to Go After Karine Jean-Pierre’s Pay
Accusing her of lying and antisemitism, a Republican House member tried to have the Press Secretary’s salary docked.
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Here’s How Black Women Could Break Records In The Senate Next Year.
Black women are serious contenders for the Senate in California, Delaware, Michigan, and Maryland.
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More Black Folks You Must Know From The Biden-Harris Administration
Vice President Kamala Harris is obviously a household name, but here are the other Black Biden administration folks, past and present, you should watch.
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Why Republicans Want Voters to Fear Kamala Harris As President
Rather than run against Biden and his record, Republicans like Nikki Haley want to make this election about Harris, a Black woman.
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Exclusive: Rep. Pressley and Sen. Markey Push Bill To End Qualified Immunity
The Root spoke exclusively with Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Sen. Edward Markey about new legislation that would hold police accountable.
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VP Kamala Harris Seeks To Mend Relations Between U.S., Africa During Weeklong Trip
The country’s first Black and South Asian vice president said we must “invest in the African ingenuity.”
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Rep. Summer Lee:”I Don’t Come Into Politics With a Mask On”
The Root sat down with Summer Lee for the final part of our women’s history month series on the new generation of Black women in Congress.
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‘My Very Existence Is Disruptive’: Rep. Ayanna Pressley on Breaking the Mold in Congress
The Root sat down with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley for the second part of our three-part series on the next generation of Black women in Congress.
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Can Barbara Lee Win A Tough Senate Race? Here’s Why She Thinks It’s Possible
Representative Barbara Lee sat down with The Root to discuss her Senate run, and why the Senate needs Black women
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Petition to Remove NoLa Mayor May Include Thousands of Deceased Signatures
LaToya Cantrell is facing a recall election as a result of the rise in crime.