Biden is planning to be her own person, which for her, includes continuing to teach. It’s a simple but profound decision that strikes a blow for gender equity that resonates intimately.
Category: Politics
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Biden selects transgender doctor Rachel Levine as assistant health secretary
“She is a historic and deeply qualified choice to help lead our administration’s health efforts,” Joe Biden said of Rachel Levine.
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Supreme Court hears dispute with big implications for climate-change litigation
The issue concerns whether state or federal courts are the appropriate venue for such cases.
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Why the Trump administration’s Michael Ellis gambit is problematic
Perhaps more than any behind-the-scenes player in the White House, Ellis’s name has repeatedly surfaced in questionable actions with political overtones.
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The Trailer: What’s next for the Republican Party
How the party adjusts to life after Trump … with Trump still in the spotlight.
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A disastrous two months cap a disastrous final year
Few presidents have seen a collapse as thorough as Trump’s.
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After historic unpopularity of Trump in Western Europe, new poll suggests broad approval of Biden
Approval of the U.S. president in France, Germany and Italy is likely to jump by roughly 50 percentage points on Wednesday.
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Georgia certifies Ossoff and Warnock victories, paving way for Democratic control of Senate
Newly inaugurated vice president Kamala D. Harris is expected to swear in the new senators Wednesday, along with her successor.
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Trump’s last ploy for making America great again: redefining American greatness
A key priority in the administration’s waning hours was the revisitation of U.S. history.
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Several members of the National Guard to be removed from inauguration duty
The service members include at least two with possible sympathies for anti-government groups and others flagged following a background check, officials say.
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Biden bids an emotional farewell to Delaware as he heads to Washington
He will become the nation’s 46th president at noon Wednesday, in an inauguration taking place under heavy security and amid a pandemic.
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Impeachment trial threatens Biden’s already-delayed Cabinet picks amid mounting challenges
The forthcoming impeachment trial in the Senate threatens to delay hearings for Biden’s top political appointees, further upsetting a transition already beset by extraordinary delays and facing generational challenges.
