Latina elected officials are making strides not just on the federal level with the first Latina elected to the U.S. Senate and sworn in on Tuesday, but on the state and local level.
Colorado in particular stands out: It's making history in 2017 with two Latinas in top positions.
Democrat Crisanta Durán becomes the state's first-ever Speaker of the House. Fellow Democrat Lucía Guzmán was re-elected Senate Minority Leader
Latinas made history in other states as well, including in Illinois, where Susana Mendoza is the first Hispanic elected to statewide office and the first Latina state comptroller in the nation. www.nbcnews.com/...
The latest on the battles ahead.
Our community is counting on us as the last line of defense between Donald Trump and the worst of what America could offer,' one African-American lawmaker says.
“This is not the normal incoming president,” added Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.). “We had no plan for George Bush. I think Charlie Rangel and John Conyers would tell you they didn’t even have a plan for Richard Nixon. But this is not the norm.”
Incoming CBC Chairman Cedric Richmond (D-La.) is expected to outline his priorities for the new administration when he officially takes the reins of the caucus on Tuesday. Some members suggested challenging Trump on his home turf — Twitter — while others advocated nonviolent protests reminiscent of the civil rights movement.
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i’m sure Keith knows this…. it’s good to keep in mind.
the media “earns” with Donald Trump, To borrow Joe Pesci Goodfellas Casino Vernacular. Don’t expect much resistance from them… seriously Jammies?!
gop gets cold feet and….
expect this for the next four years.
be proud of the accomplishments and stepping stones!
This is your morning thread.... enjoy!