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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.
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Lina Hidalgo on leading one of America’s largest counties during the pandemic
The county judge of Texas’ most populous county thinks there’s a better way to handle the state’s pandemic response. But as she faces resistance from state officials, she turns to the "bully pulpit."
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Susan Rice to be director of White House Domestic Policy Council
Rice, who served as national security adviser under President Barack Obama, has pointed to racism in America as a national security issue.
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Marcia Fudge nominated as HUD secretary
Biden selected the representative from Ohio to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development, though some other Black leaders had been pushing her for Agriculture secretary.
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Biden meets with civil rights leaders to discuss prioritizing racial equity
The meeting occurred as some Black leaders have raised concerns about the number of Black nominees — including Black women — in key positions.
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Transgender Americans see new health care champion in Biden’s HHS pick
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra hasn’t just ardently defended the ACA: He’s gone to bat for trans rights.
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Kellyanne Conway acknowledges ‘it looks like Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will prevail’
The former adviser to President Donald Trump reflects on his presidency, women voters and her own historic role in the campaign.
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Valerie Jarrett says Biden’s incoming administration reflects ‘the rich diversity of our country’
The former advisor to President Barack Obama talked to The 19th about political polarization, and the opportunities — and challenges — for women in leadership.
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Cecile Richards turns Supermajority over to new leadership
Starting in 2021, Amanda Brown Lierman will be the progressive organization’s new executive director.