Latest from Errin Haines
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She was the first Black woman to run the U.S. budget. She doesn’t want to be the last.
Shalanda Young, outgoing director of Biden’s Office of Management and Budget, spoke to The 19th about her historic tenure, her approach to leadership — and her concerns about what lies ahead.
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History echoes: Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision meets Trump’s America
The King holiday coincides with Inauguration Day — a stark reminder of the duality of our democracy.
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Kamala Harris continues defending democracy
Her role presiding over the certification of the results of the 2024 election is symbolic — and consequential.
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Why aren’t Black women in the conversation to lead the Democratic Party?
They want to be valued not just for their output, but for their input, and have fought to claim their seat at the table.
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Melania Trump could be largely OOO as first lady
Donald Trump is known for abandoning political and societal norms and expectations, but his wife is also often choosing to be unburdened by what has been the traditional role of the first lady.
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The Amendment: 'When the way is blocked, we pivot.' with Martha S. Jones
In this final episode of The Amendment, host Errin Haines reflects on the recent presidential election and its implications for gender, race, and democracy. She talks with historian Martha S. Jones about the stark racial divides in voting patterns and the importance of coalition building in the fight for equality in the face of setbacks.
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The Amendment: Our Future Under Trump with Leah Litman
In this episode of The Amendment, Leah Litman, a University of Michigan Law Professor and co-host of the legal podcast Strict Scrutiny, joins Errin to break down election night. They respond to preliminary exit poll data, split ticket voting on abortion access, and the impact of another Trump presidency on America’s judicial system.
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What will it take for a woman to be president?
To be a first is to be a pioneer; to come up short is to be a pariah.
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Our union does not become more perfect without women
Now is the time for women to take our rightful place as equal framers of the direction of the United States.
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Black women meet to mobilize on Sunday before Election Day
The vice president joined the Win With Black Women call to thank the coalition for their support.