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January 26, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Trump: “We will be back”

A Woman's Place         Hi John,   Donald Trump skipped Joe Biden's inauguration, choosing to skip town instead and slink back to his resort in Florida before the new president was sworn in.   But as he left Washington for the final time Wednesday morning, he …
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January 26, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Biden has rejoined the Paris agreement -- and the GOP were quick to begin their lies

A Woman's Place         Hi John,   NBC News: “Senator Ted Cruz repeated Donald Trump's America-centric climate rhetoric as President Joe Biden rejoined the Paris agreement on his first day in office. Cruz, R-Texas, said in a tweet late Wednesday that by returni…
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January 26, 2021 at 1:02 AM

They booed a Black congresswoman for denouncing white supremacy...

A Woman's Place         John,   One of freshman Congresswoman Cori Bush's first ever speeches in the House chamber was met with resounding ‘boos' from Republican lawmakers.   The cause for such an outcry? Bush brought what seems to be an uncomfortable truth fo…
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January 25, 2021 at 11:30 PM

Justice Sotomayor denounces Trump’s final execution spree: “This is not justice”

A Woman's Place         Hi John,   In fierce dissent of the Trump administration's final push of federal executions, Justice Sonia Sotomayor said, “The Federal Government will have executed more than three times as many people in the last six months than it ha…
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January 25, 2021 at 10:00 PM

NY's Attorney General won’t let Trump off the hook this time

A Woman's Place         Hi John,   Donald Trump may want to spend some retirement days in Mar-a-Lago, but New York Attorney General Letitia James has other plans.   As the first woman of color to ever hold her position in New York, Letitia James is no stranger…
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January 25, 2021 at 8:01 PM

It's time to take on student loans.

A Woman's Place         Hello John,   Despite President Biden's inspiring campaign promises and mounting pressure from his Democratic colleagues to alleviate $10,000 in student loans, the new administration's stimulus plan has failed to outline any type of exe…
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January 25, 2021 at 6:01 PM

NBC: Biden set to roll back restrictive Trump-era reproductive health policies

A Woman's Place         Hi John,   NBC: “President Biden is poised to roll back several of the Trump administration's most restrictive sexual and reproductive health policies, including limits on abortion.”   While we're ecstatic that President Biden has pledge…
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January 25, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Dr. Rachel Levine breaks another glass ceiling for trans women

A Woman's Place         Hi John,   We hope you've heard the news: Joe Biden has tapped Dr. Rachel Levine as his assistant health secretary -- and she is now set to make history as the country's first openly transgender Cabinet member to be confirmed by the Sena…
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January 25, 2021 at 1:00 AM

Rep. AOC won't overlook the threat of white supremacy

A Woman's Place         Hi John,   During a virtual town hall, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reminded us of the continued dangers of unchecked white supremacy and conspiracy theories, sharing that “there are ecosystems of support and community that are availab…
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January 24, 2021 at 11:01 PM

NY's Attorney General isn't letting Trump off the hook for his crimes

A Woman's Place         Hi John,   Donald Trump may want to spend some retirement days in Mar-a-Lago, but New York Attorney General Letitia James has other plans.   As the first woman of color to ever hold her position in New York, Letitia James is no stranger…
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January 24, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Let's be clear: The attacks against Pelosi are a threat to national security

A Woman's Place         John,   We've read disturbing reports from POLITICO alleging that a far-right extremist not only stole Nancy Pelosi's laptop from her office during the violent Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol but was actively trying to sell her hard drive …
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January 24, 2021 at 4:00 PM

VP Kamala Harris knows this new role “is not gonna be easy”

A Woman's Place         Hi John,   We're still getting used to seeing new faces in the White House, and Kamala Harris knows that the path ahead “is not gonna be easy,” but it will be worth it.   Our vice president said it clearly: “the American people deserve …
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January 24, 2021 at 1:00 AM

Nancy Pelosi's fight against extremism continues

A Woman's Place         John,   “There was an assassination party hunting for Nancy Pelosi,” Congressman Raskin solemnly reflected during an emotionally charged CNN interview.   In the face of great danger, Speaker Pelosi has been a force to be reckoned with. …
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January 23, 2021 at 11:01 PM

Where's Warren?

A Woman's Place         John,   Have you heard?   POLITICO reports, “Biden taps Warren ally Rohit Chopra to lead Consumer Bureau.”   This is fantastic news for our fight to increase oversight and decrease corruption on Wall Street and in large tech companies. …
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January 23, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Stacey Abrams' place in the White House

A Woman's Place         John,   “If we stand together understanding that we are indeed bringing harmony to chaos, and humanity to community -- then together we know where we can go from here,” Stacey Abrams reflected during a virtual event celebrating Martin L…
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January 23, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Justice Sotomayor denounces spree of executions: “This is not justice”

A Woman's Place         Hi John,   In fierce dissent of the Trump administration's final push of federal executions, Justice Sonia Sotomayor said, “The Federal Government will have executed more than three times as many people in the last six months than it ha…
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January 23, 2021 at 2:31 AM

Rep. Cori Bush isn’t letting complicit GOP get away with Capitol riots

A Woman's Place         Hello John,   Cori Bush: “I believe the Republican members of Congress who have incited this domestic terror attack through their attempts to overturn the election must face consequences. They have broken their sacred Oath of Office.”  …
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January 23, 2021 at 1:01 AM

Our country has seen enough violence

A Woman's Place         Hi John,   The National Rifle Association has filed for bankruptcy in New York. And while that may seem like good news, the NRA already announced its plans to relocate and grow its base in Texas -- and we know it won't have any trouble …
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January 22, 2021 at 11:02 PM

They booed a Black congresswoman for denouncing white supremacy

A Woman's Place         John,   One of freshman Congresswoman Cori Bush's first ever speeches in the House chamber was met with resounding ‘boos' from Republican lawmakers.   The cause for such an outcry? Bush brought what seems to be an uncomfortable truth fo…
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January 22, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Kamala Harris could make history again by changing the Senate

A Woman's Place         Hi John,   Kamala Harris already made history as the first Black woman to be sworn in as vice president, but we could soon see her make history once again -- as the vice president with the most tie-breaking votes in the Senate.   Mike P…
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January 22, 2021 at 4:01 PM

MSNBC: an American fascist movement is already underway

A Woman's Place         Hi John,   MSNBC: “At the moment, an American fascist movement that uses violence to acquire and hold on to power is no longer a hypothetical; it is already underway.   “This is why the siege of our nation's Capitol by Trump supporters …
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January 22, 2021 at 1:00 AM

Rep. Cori Bush isn’t letting complicit GOP off the hook for Capitol riots

A Woman's Place         Hello John,   Cori Bush: “I believe the Republican members of Congress who have incited this domestic terror attack through their attempts to overturn the election must face consequences. They have broken their sacred Oath of Office.”  …
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January 21, 2021 at 11:00 PM

How Big Tech harms our democracy

A Woman's Place         Hi John,   From Facebook to Apple, big tech companies have taken action in the wake of the attack on the U.S. Capitol, banning people -- Trump included -- and content that helped incite and organize a violent mob that left 6 people dead…
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January 21, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Harris is hinting at a pathway to citizenship for DREAMers

A Woman's Place         John,   BREAKING NEWS via POLITICO: “Kamala Harris teased a sweeping immigration reform bill that [the] administration plans to introduce.”   One of the most important takeaways? “Harris says the bill would “grant green cards immediatel…
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January 21, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Consider this a new beginning

A Woman's Place         Hi John,   As we enter a well-deserved new beginning for our country, it's important to us that we know what issues matter most to you.   We want to make informed decisions on how to best bring your hopes and needs to the forefront of o…
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January 21, 2021 at 2:31 AM

Rep. Cori Bush isn’t letting complicit House Republicans off the hook

A Woman's Place         Hello John,   Cori Bush: “I believe the Republican members of Congress who have incited this domestic terror attack through their attempts to overturn the election must face consequences. They have broken their sacred Oath of Office.”  …
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January 21, 2021 at 1:01 AM

The women who got us to inauguration

A Woman's Place         John, we have to give credit where credit is due: Women are the reason we're welcoming a new era.   Women turned out in record numbers across the country to elect Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.   Organizers like Stacey Abrams and LaTosha …
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January 20, 2021 at 11:01 PM

Were you watching?

A Woman's Place         Hi John,   We just witnessed the beginning of a new era for our country and our democracy.   It took a lot of work and grit to get us here, and after so much darkness in the past few weeks, we know this is a moment of triumph for many o…
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January 20, 2021 at 9:31 PM

Kamala Harris might not use her tie-breaking vote -- here’s why

A Woman's Place         Hello John,   AXIOS is reporting that assuming the tie-breaking vote in the Senate will be a “political challenge” for Kamala Harris.   “Harris will now assume the role during only the second 50-50 split Senate during the past 60 years.…
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January 20, 2021 at 8:04 PM

Thank you, Madam Vice President.

A Woman's Place         Hi John,   Today, little girls and women across the country finally see themselves reflected in the White House.   As the first woman of color ever sworn in as vice president, Kamala Harris, a daughter of immigrants, has not only made h…
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January 20, 2021 at 4:01 PM

History Made.

A Woman's Place         John,   100 years ago, the 19th Amendment granted full citizenship through the right to vote to some women.   56 years ago, America abolished laws that disenfranchised Black Americans through the Voting Rights Act.   37 years ago, a wom…
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January 20, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Will you tune in to “an Inauguration like no other?”

A Woman's Place         Hi John,   Ahead of Inauguration Day, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris urged Americans to attend virtually and celebrate a “commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and unified nation.”   The Washington Post has reported that “Biden’s speech will…
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January 19, 2021 at 8:02 PM

Rep. Cori Bush calls to remove complicit Republicans from Congress

A Woman's Place         Hello John,   Cori Bush: “I believe the Republican members of Congress who have incited this domestic terror attack through their attempts to overturn the election must face consequences. They have broken their sacred Oath of Office.”  …
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January 19, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Why Kamala Harris may not use her tie-breaking vote

A Woman's Place         Hello John,   AXIOS is reporting that assuming the tie-breaking vote in the Senate will be a “political challenge” for Kamala Harris.   “Harris will now assume the role during only the second 50-50 split Senate during the past 60 years.…
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January 19, 2021 at 3:31 AM

Rep. Cori Bush calls to remove complicit Republicans from their seats

A Woman's Place         Hello John,   Cori Bush: “I believe the Republican members of Congress who have incited this domestic terror attack through their attempts to overturn the election must face consequences. They have broken their sacred Oath of Office.”  …
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January 19, 2021 at 2:16 AM

Why VP Harris might not use her tie-breaking vote

A Woman's Place         Hello John,   AXIOS is reporting that assuming the tie-breaking vote in the Senate will be a “political challenge” for Kamala Harris.   “Harris will now assume the role during only the second 50-50 split Senate during the past 60 years.…
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January 19, 2021 at 1:01 AM

WaPo: “Trumpist masculinity reaches its high water mark”

A Woman's Place         Hello John,   WaPo: “The Capitol riot was the apotheosis of Trumpism: There was just enough boobish amateurism and eye-rolling absurdity on the surface to give cover to those tempted to dismiss a deadly serious attack on the American sy…
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January 18, 2021 at 11:01 PM

BREAKING: SCOTUS just attacked reproductive rights

A Woman's Place         John,   WaPo: “In their first abortion case since Justice Amy Coney Barrett joined the court, the justices reinstated a requirement that women seeking medication abortions pick up a pill in person.”   The Trump administration has made i…
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January 18, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Rep. AOC: “You're either with the people, or you're with that mob.”

A Woman's Place         Hi John,   Ahead of the House impeachment vote, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez went live on Instagram to connect with her supporters. During the live stream, she shared that she had a “close encounter” where she thought she was going to …
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January 18, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Mike Pence was in the Capitol

A Woman's Place         Hi John,   Mike Pence has stated that he does not believe removing Trump from office would be “in the best interest of our nation or consistent with our constitution.”   Donald Trump incited his supporters to take the Capitol in an effo…
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January 17, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Giuliani is inciting violence like Game of Thrones

A Woman's Place         John,   Leading up to the attacks on the Capitol, Rudy Giuliani was calling for a “trial by combat” to resolve Trump and the GOP's baseless disputes of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' legitimate election victory.   And now that DC Attorney…
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January 16, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Cori Bush is calling to remove complicit Republicans from their seats

A Woman's Place         Hello John,   Cori Bush: “I believe the Republican members of Congress who have incited this domestic terror attack through their attempts to overturn the election must face consequences. They have broken their sacred Oath of Office.”  …
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January 16, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Dems move to impeach Donald Trump

A Woman's Place         John,   In Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s words, “the President chose to be an insurrectionist. How we go forward is a subject for this caucus.”   The House has successfully held Trump accountable for the pain and suffering he has put this cou…
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January 16, 2021 at 2:31 AM

CNBC: Women account for 100% of jobs lost in December

A Woman's Place         Hi John,   CNBC has reported that “in December, women lost a total of 156,000 jobs, while men gained 16,000 jobs,” accounting for more than 100% of the jobs lost last month.   For months, Republicans in the Senate blocked legislation to…
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January 16, 2021 at 1:01 AM

Why Kamala Harris might not use her tie-breaking vote

A Woman's Place         Hello John,   AXIOS is reporting that assuming the tie-breaking vote in the Senate will be a “political challenge” for Kamala Harris.   “Harris will now assume the role during only the second 50-50 split Senate during the past 60 years.…
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January 15, 2021 at 11:01 PM

Nancy Pelosi isn't backing down

A Woman's Place         John,   POLITICO: “Twenty-four hours after the Capitol attack began, Nancy Pelosi took to the podium to deliver a decisive warning -- Trump was a seditious threat to the country and if Pence didn’t take immediate action to remove him, D…
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January 15, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Cori Bush is calling to remove complicit Republicans from Congress

A Woman's Place         Hello John,   Cori Bush: “I believe the Republican members of Congress who have incited this domestic terror attack through their attempts to overturn the election must face consequences. They have broken their sacred Oath of Office.”  …
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January 15, 2021 at 6:01 PM

POLITICO: We could see a Stacey Abrams-Brian Kemp rematch

A Woman's Place         John,   According to POLITICO, Stacey Abrams is gearing up for a rematch against Georgia governor Brian Kemp in 2022.   After witnessing massive voter suppression in Georgia and narrowly losing to Kemp during the 2018 elections, Abrams …
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January 15, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Democrats just moved to impeach Donald Trump

A Woman's Place         John,   In Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s words, “the President chose to be an insurrectionist. How we go forward is a subject for this caucus.”   The House has successfully held Trump accountable for the pain and suffering he has put this coun…
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January 15, 2021 at 1:01 AM

POLITICO: Get ready for a Stacey Abrams-Brian Kemp rematch

A Woman's Place         John,   According to POLITICO, Stacey Abrams is gearing up for a rematch against Georgia governor Brian Kemp in 2022.   After witnessing massive voter suppression in Georgia and narrowly losing to Kemp during the 2018 elections, Abrams …