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Paris' fine for having too many women as senior officials reminds the world of gender parity problems
The number of women politicians around the world has skyrocketed in the last decade, but women are still significantly underrepresented.
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Of course women of color were among the first to get vaccinated
Black and Latina women have been on the frontlines of fighting COVID-19. Across the country, they are now the first to be inoculated against it.
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Pete Buttigieg could become the first Senate-approved out LGBTQ+ Cabinet secretary
LGBTQ+ groups applaud the significance of the secretary of transportation nomination, calling it “a historic moment for our community” and “a new milestone” for LGBTQ+ people working in government.
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‘I’ve had to fight to be taken seriously’: Women with Ph.Ds respond to Dr. Jill Biden column
For women in academia, the Wall Street Journal op-ed about the future first lady’s title struck a nerve.
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Shirley Sherrod holds 'no ill will' against USDA nominee who ousted her
Shirley Sherrod hopes that if Tom Vilsack is confirmed, he will put a focus on Black farmers.
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Biden under pressure to appoint first Native American to head Interior Department
Many tribal leaders, environmental groups and progressive activists are urging the president-elect to nominate New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland as secretary of the department.
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Katherine Tai could be the first Asian American U.S. trade representative
If confirmed, Tai, the chief trade lawyer for the House Ways and Means Committee, would also be the first woman of color to serve as the president’s principal trade advisor.
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Pregnant health care workers could get Pfizer vaccine after FDA panel votes for “emergency authorization”
If the FDA accepts that recommendation, health care workers — who are mostly women — could start getting immunizations within days.
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Black women voters in Georgia ‘care a good deal’ about the Senate runoff, new poll finds
The poll of nearly 500 registered voters in Georgia comes ahead of the start of early voting for the January 5 runoff election.
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‘I want to be part of making this work:’ Marcia Fudge talks about how she plans to lead HUD
The Ohio representative speaks with The 19th in her first interview since being nominated to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development.