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On The Rise
From activists and local leaders to business executives and federal officeholders, women and members of the LGBTQ+ community have been instrumental in affecting political change. These 19th profiles tell the stories of people who may not be known yet, but are poised to become household names.
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330 Moms Demand Action volunteers ran for office and won in 2024
The gun safety group says that one of its big takeaways is that nonpartisan messaging is key to wins, especially in state and local offices.
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Who is Katie Britt? The youngest woman ever elected to Senate got GOP spotlight
The Alabama senator — who is speculated to be on the shortlist for Donald Trump’s running mate — delivered the Republican response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address.
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Gabby Giffords' gun safety group names new director with women and 2024 in mind
Emma Brown, the incoming leader of GIFFORDS, discusses the political landscape, gendered violence and the importance of coalition building in red and purple states.
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Sarah McBride believes voters are ready for the first ever transgender member of Congress
The Delaware state senator has polls, robust fundraising and key endorsements on her side — plus experience in how "the political is personal."
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First Native Hawaiian woman confirmed as federal judge
Judge Shanlyn A.S. Park’s confirmation marks a historic step forward in representation for Indigenous people and continues Democrats’ efforts to expand the number of women in federal judge positions.
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A train derailment spilled toxic chemicals in her Ohio town. Now she’s running for mayor.
After a toxic chemical spill threatened her community and family, Misti Allison launched her bid to lead East Palestine, Ohio, forward.
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This Delaware candidate could be the first transgender member of Congress
State Sen. Sarah McBride is hoping to become Delaware’s next House member in a time of heightened anti-trans rhetoric.
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Can Cheri Beasley build a winning coalition in North Carolina?
The Senate candidate needs to turn out voters in both rural and urban parts of the state. Being a Democrat and a Black woman requires a certain balancing act, experts told The 19th.
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Los Angeles has never elected a woman mayor. Karen Bass hopes to change that.
As Black women lead major cities across the country, Bass is courting voters by emphasizing her experience, competence and advocacy work. But she has to defeat billionaire Rick Caruso to make history.
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Judge J. Michelle Childs is confirmed to D.C. appeals court
She was on the short list to replace Justice Stephen Breyer on the Supreme Court and now joins what’s largely regarded as the nation’s second-highest court.