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"A lively, behind-the-scenes look at the historic cohort of diverse, young, and groundbreaking women newly elected to the House of Representatives in 2018 as they arrive in Washington, DC, and start working for change, written by a news reporter with sharp insight and deep knowledge of the Hill"--
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xviii, 170 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.
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"Part of the four-book Queens of the Resistance series, saluting some of the most beloved boss ladies in Congress: a celebration of Representative Maxine Waters, who reclaimed her time and led the first calls for impeachment"--
Maxine Waters, the longest serving Black woman in the US House of Representatives, has been in public service for more than forty years. The first woman and the first African American chair of the House Financial Services...
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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"In 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became the youngest congresswoman in America. How did this young Puertoriquena become an unstoppable force in politics? Find out in this accessible and engaging picture book aimed at young readers. AOC's remarkable story begins in her childhood Bronx home and comes full circle the moment AOC became America's youngest Congresswoman. Ocasio-Cortez's journey reminds us that everyone, regardless of their age, race, creed,...
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"An essential biography chronicles the life of one of the most empowering politicians of the century, from humble beginnings to extraordinary persistence"--
"Elizabeth Warren's rise as one of America's most powerful women is a stirring lesson in persistence. From her fierce support of the middle class to her unapologetic response to political bullies, Warren is known as a passionate yet plain-speaking champion of equity and fairness. In the wake...
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For the first 128 years of our country's history, not a single woman served in the Senate or House of Representatives. All of that changed, however, in November 1916, when Jeannette Rankin of Montana became the first woman elected to Congress--even before the Nineteenth Amendment gave women across the U.S. the right to vote. Beginning with the women's suffrage movement and going all the way through the results of the 2012 election, Ilene Cooper deftly...
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275 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 22 cm
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"An intimate and rousing memoir by progressive trailblazer Ilhan Omar, the first African refugee, the first Somali-American, and one of the first Muslim women, elected to Congress. Ilhan Omar was only eight years old when war broke out in Somalia. The youngest of seven children, her mother had died while Ilhan was still a little girl. She was being raised by her father and grandfather when armed gunmen attacked their compound and the family decided...
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The former secretary of state relates her experiences as the first woman candidate nominated for president by a major party, discussing the sexism, criticism, and double standards she had to confront, and how she coped with a devastating loss.
"'In the past, for reasons I try to explain, I've often felt I had to be careful in public, like I was up on a wire without a net. Now I'm letting my guard down.' For the first time, Hillary Rodham Clinton...
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A chronicle of the Massachusetts senator's two-decade career in Washington describes her childhood pursuit of an education, early exposure to the dysfunctional political process, high-risk advocacy of better bankruptcy laws and competitive run for public office.
13) The Nancy Pelosi way: advice on success, leadership, and politics from America's most powerful woman
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Christine Pelosi takes a close look at how her mother went from homemaker to Speaker of the House of Representatives -- and became the most powerful female politician in America. In addressing Speaker Pelosi's role in current events, she offers advice on politics, family, and friendship gleaned from her mother's life. This book serves as the perfect guide for anyone -- female or male -- looking to enter public service or prosper as a leader in their...
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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A picture-book biography about Nancy Pelosi, showing her journey from the child of Baltimore's mayor to her marble-ceiling-shattering four terms as Speaker of the House, including the historic events of January 6th, 2021.
Featuring an exclusive interview with Nancy Pelosi herself, this inspiring picture book biography follows her journey from the child of Baltimore's mayor to a 33-year career as a political representative.
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viii, 284 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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"An honest, inspiring, and laugh-out-loud funny memoir about re-energizing our politics and standing up to corporate America -- while carting three kids around in a minivan. Never having run for office before, Katie Porter charted a new path in 2018 when she was elected to Congress as a Democrat in historically conservative Orange County, California. Underestimated as a single mom and chided for her progressive values, Katie defied expectations. Then,...
16) Capital crimes
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When California state representative Davida Grayson is murder detectives Will Barnes and Amanda Isis must unravel her complex life to catch the murder. In Nashville detectives Baker Southerby and Lamar Van Gundy must find out who slashed the throat of Jack Jeffries, rock legend, who had just come out of retirement to do a benefit.
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viii, 198 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm
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An inspiring and powerful memoir of surviving the Jonestown massacre and becoming a fearless voice against injustice and inequality by California congresswoman Jackie Speier. Jackie Speier was twenty-eight when she joined Congressman Leo Ryan's delegation to rescue defectors from cult leader Jim Jones's Peoples Temple in Jonestown, Guyana. Ryan was killed on the airstrip tarmac. Jackie was shot five times at point-blank range. While recovering from...
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199 pages ; 20 cm
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"Ten More Doors: Politics and the Path to Change is a political memoir about one woman's quirky but determined drive to make political change inside and outside of the political system. It tracks the wins, losses, and neighborhood campaigns of an unlikely New Mexico Senator who ultimately scores some big victories for her Hispanic district with healthcare and democracy reforms. It is for anyone who wants to make a political change, start a campaign...
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xviii, 186 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.
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"Part of the four-book Queens of the Resistance series, saluting some of the most beloved boss ladies in Congress: a celebration of AOC, the youngest woman ever to serve in Congress and its newest superstar"--
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