Stories tagged: "women in office"


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Meet the Boricua Luchadoras Who Fight for Our Communities

To commemorate International Women's Day this year, we celebrate three outstanding Floricua women who continue to inspire us all.

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Florida Rep. Yvonne Hinson: ‘We’re Going Back in Time Instead of Forward’

"They are stripping us of so many of our freedoms in order for them to be comfortable," the Democratic representative says of GOP-backed measures, from restrictive voting laws to 'Don't Say Gay' and the 15-week abortion ban.

Nikki Fried Listens to Floricua Leaders as She Runs to Unseat DeSantis in 2022

A vocal opponent of the Republican incumbent, the Democratic commissioner has launched a "listening tour" to connect and understand the needs of Florida communities.

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¡Wepa! María Rivera Becomes Rhode Island’s First Latina Mayor

The daughter of hardworking Puerto Rican parents proudly carries “la mancha de plátano” in her DNA.

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Democrat Daniella Levine Cava Beats Steve Bovo To Become Miami-Dade County Mayor

The new mayor plans to take a more dedicated approach to battling the COVID-19 pandemic and empower entrepreneurs across the community by opening small business accelerators.