american women in politics
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3 Reasons Why Lori Lightfoot Lost Her Bid For Re-election
An epic loss! Lightfoot is the first sitting mayor in Chicago since 1989 to lose a chance at a second term.
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Girl, Shut Up! Nikki Haley Says Florida’s Ron DeSantis “Don’t Say Gay” Bill Doesn’t Go Far Enough
The delusional 2024 Republican presidential contender has doubled down on a dangerous message.
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Representatives Ayanna Pressley and Barbara Lee Fight To Ensure Abortion Access
Rep. Pressley: “It’s long been time for us to repeal Hyde because it’s racist and discriminatory and denies access to… abortion care for our most vulnerable.”
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Man Who Shot 13-Year-Old Was A D.C.Government Employee [Updated]
DC Mayor Mayor Muriel Bowser says that the the man who fatally shot 13-year-old Karon Blake was a city government employee.
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Vice President Kamala Harris Will Swear-In New L.A. Mayor Karen Bass
In a moment bursting with historical significance, the VP will be swearing in Karen Bass, the first Black woman elected as Mayor of Los Angeles.
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi Says She Won’t Run for a Leadership Position in the Next Congress
With this announcement, the 82-year-old Democratic Speaker of the House ends her two decades of party leadership.
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Nikki Haley Calls For Sen. Raphael Warnock’s ‘Deportation’ At Herschel Walker Rally
The former South Carolina governor made the comment at a Herschel Walker rally on Sunday.
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November 2022 Books by Black Authors We Can’t Wait to Read [UPDATED]
From colorful picture books to a highly-anticipated follow-up from Michelle Obama, we can’t wait to get reading this November.
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Tulsi Gabbard: Who Knew You Were Still Here? Girl, Bye.
The former congresswoman and presidential candidate made a loud declaration that she’s leaving, but truth be told— she’s been gone.