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In 2018, a record-breaking number of women ran for office – and in November, won seats up and down the ballot. In that historic midterm election, women candidates and voters alike sent a clear message: they had had enough of the Trump administration’s lies, sexism and attacks on our rights.
Last year, we all watched in horror as the Amazon rainforest burned at an unprecedented rate. We cannot afford to lose it, especially amid a climate emergency. It’s vast greenery releases oxygen and stores carbon dioxide, a heat-trapping gas that causes of global warming. The death of the Amazon would mean the end of life on Earth.
On Thursday, Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02), Xochitl Torres Small (NM-02), and Ann Kuster (NH-02) were joined by 19 additional House colleagues urging Vice President Pence’s COVID-19 Taskforce to prioritize the needs of rural healthcare providers, even after Congress passes the economic stimulus package aimed at providing immediate relief for families, businesses, and workers in rural an
As the coronavirus increasingly makes its presence known in tribal communities across the country, a leading Senate Democrat took the Trump administration to task Friday for skimping on help for tribes.
First Alaska Native death due to COVID-19 reported Friday; another from White Mountain Apache
Much needed financial help is coming to Indian Country and to the pockets of citizens.
“We are who we are because of the people who raised us,” said Deb Haaland, one of two Native women in Congress.
Amid concerns a lack of federal protections leaves LGBTQ people open to discrimination, a group of 87 House Democrats are calling on Dr. Deborah Birx to affirm anti-LGBTQ discrimination will be prohibited in coronavirus relief efforts.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- New Mexico's congressional delegation voted in favor Friday of the coronavirus relief package.
"I know what it's like to live paycheck to paycheck," said Rep. Deb Haaland. "The stimulus packag provides direct payments to working families, so they can pay bills."
Over the course of human history, women have made some of the most valuable contributions to society. Whether it’s in politics, activism, art or science, women have continued to push the envelope. At the same time, many of these changemakers never get the credit they deserve.
New Mexico is one step closer to seeing its share of a massive $2.2 trillion economic stimulus package unanimously approved by the U.S. Senate Wednesday night.