Women in politics

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U.S Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

AOC assumes top role

She is the second-highest-ranking Democrat on committee

January 31st, 2023

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Erika Almirón at Izlas, in Kensington. Photo: Carlos Nogueras / AL DÍA News

Erika Almirón's Second Shot

January 31st, 2023

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The Senator spoke about the recent campaign and more.

AL DÍA Talks to Cortez Masto

January 27th, 2023

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Hunt talks campaign for City Controller.

Hunt’s Controller Vision

January 26th, 2023

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Quetcy Lozada in her new office

Big Shoes to Fill

January 25th, 2023

Helen Gym receives more endorsements.

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Gym’s Support Grows

January 24th, 2023

Nora Vargas speaking into a microphone at a podium.

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San Diego Latina Chair

January 19th, 2023

A photo of Luz Colon (left) and Amaris Hernandez Padgett at AL DÍA's 40 Under Forty celebration in 2021. Photo: Peter Fitzpatrick/AL DÍA News.

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Luz Colón on Philly Council?

January 19th, 2023

Peruvian president Dina Ercilia names ministers.

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A Deadly Crisis in Peru

January 14th, 2023

Alexandra Hunt is running for City Controller.

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On the Hunt

January 13th, 2023

María Quiñones Sánchez

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Who said she can't raise $?

January 12th, 2023

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Photo: Justin Ford/Getty Images.

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'Latinx' banned in Arkansas

January 12th, 2023

The photo of Selena Quintanilla in Rep. Monica De La Cruz's office

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Bidi Bidi Bom Bom De La Cruz

January 5th, 2023

Charlene Mitchell was the first Black woman to run for U.S. President, doing so as a member of The Communist Party. Photo: Gene Kappock/NY Daily News via Getty Images

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Rest in Peace, Trailblazer

December 23rd, 2022

Gisele Fetterman

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Gisele's Year

December 22nd, 2022

Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon

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PA-05 takes on ICE facility

December 20th, 2022

U.S. Representative Nanette D. Barragan elected as the new Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.

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Nanette to Chair CHC

December 16th, 2022

Left: House Representative Alexandria Ocasio Cortez. Right: Resident Commissioner for Puerto Rico Jennifer González

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A scuffle in the House

December 13th, 2022

Rue Landau hopes to bring her long history of activism and political organizing to Philly City Council.

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Landau’s Historic Run

December 13th, 2022

Nancy Pelosi is stepping down as House Speaker – could she pass the baton to AOC?

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House Speaker AOC?

November 17th, 2022

Karen Bass is the first woman mayor in L.A. history.

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Mayor Bass

November 17th, 2022

Perez beat out far-right candidate Joe Kent who beat moderate Republican Rep. Jamie Herrera Beutler — who voted to impeach Trump — in the primaries.

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A Latina Flip in Washington

November 14th, 2022

In 2016, Catherine Cortez Masto became the first Latina to be elected to the U.S. Senate.

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Senator Cortez Masto wins

November 13th, 2022

Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna

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Who is Anna Paulina Luna?

November 11th, 2022

Dr. Yadira Caraveo

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Congresswoman Caraveo

November 10th, 2022

Nathalia Fernandez will become the new State Senator in New York. Courtesy Photo.

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History for New York Senate

November 9th, 2022

Shamaine Daniels

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Daniels Goes Down Swinging

November 9th, 2022

Delia Ramirez

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The Midwest's First Latina

November 8th, 2022

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Johanny Cepeda-Freyitz

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Cepeda-Freyitz Makes History

November 8th, 2022

Kimberly Teehee with Barack Obama

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Honoring 187 years later

November 4th, 2022

AOC, Elon Musk

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AOC-Elon Beef Timeline

November 3rd, 2022

Stock Photo

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Getting her name out there

November 2nd, 2022

Rochelle Garza running for Texas' Attorney General.

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Latina's Justice for Texas

October 31st, 2022

"When We All Vote" is the artist's initiative to motivate voters. Photo: Twitter Becky G

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Becky G encourages voting

October 30th, 2022

U.S. Capitol.

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Latinas to Congress

October 27th, 2022

Katie Hobbs’ campaign headquarters were burglarized.

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Valleygate

October 27th, 2022