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On The Rise
From activists and local leaders to business executives and federal officeholders, women have been instrumental in affecting political change. These 19th profiles tell the stories of women who may not be known yet, but are poised to become household names.
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In historic year for trans candidates, Sarah McBride poised to become the nation’s first openly transgender state senator
The Delaware candidate’s win caps off a primary season with several trans people set to break barriers in statehouse seats around the country.
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Will Biden’s pledge to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court mobilize voters?
Demand Justice aims to keep the high court in the spotlight with a candidate shortlist and ‘She Will Rise’ campaign.
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The DNC emphasized the Democrats’ past. AOC talked about its future.
In her 90-second speech, the youngest member of Congress outlined an expansive vision for progressive politics.
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Colorado’s top elections official on the key to safe voting
As the pandemic struck the nation and other states expanded the option for mail-in voting, elections officials turned to Jena Griswold, the Colorado secretary of state, for guidance.