Harris: America Ready for a Woman of Colour in the White House
2 months ago

Harris: America Ready for a Woman of Colour in the White House

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Vice President Kamala Harris expresses confidence in her ability to become the first female president in US history and only the second nonwhite president after Barack Obama. She also addresses the issue of sexism and its potential impact on the upcoming election, stating that she will not be deterred by it.

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Bill Clinton reveals the characteristic American voters need to elect a woman as president
1 month ago

Bill Clinton reveals the characteristic American voters need to elect a woman as president

Daily Mail  

Clinton shares when he believes Americans will be ready for a woman president Former President Bill Clinton suggested 'maybe' the United States is not ready for a woman president after the reelection of Donald Trump but he is still hopeful he'll see it in his lifetime. The 78-year-old former president was asked in a recent interview about the 2024 presidential …

Will US ever get a woman President? Only if she is Republican, says Bill Clinton
1 month ago

Will US ever get a woman President? Only if she is Republican, says Bill Clinton

India Today  

Former US President Bill Clinton has suggested that the country may not be ready for a woman President yet following Democratic candidate Kamala Harris's loss to Donald Trump in the November 5 election. In a recent CBS News interview, Clinton, who aggressively campaigned for Harris, was asked if the nation was not ready for a woman President yet. On a …

What Kamala Harris' Loss Means For Women Candidates
1 month, 1 week ago

What Kamala Harris' Loss Means For Women Candidates

Huff Post  

As Democrats continue to assess the reasons for Vice President Kamala Harris' defeat eight years after former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton lost to Donald Trump, many wonder about the effect the result will have on future female presidential candidates. Matthews added that while she doesn’t expect Harris’ defeat to make voters less inclined to support female candidates in the …

Kamala Harris' legacy : Consider This from NPR : NPR
1 month, 1 week ago

Kamala Harris' legacy : Consider This from NPR : NPR

NPR  

Kamala Harris ran a historic campaign. Enlarge this image toggle caption Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP Vice President Kamala Harris made history as the first woman of color to lead the ticket of a major party. She argues that Barack Obama's political success is proof voters could "feel good about doing the right thing, about voting for a Black …

Can Kamala Harris still become US President? Know what Democrats are demanding
1 month, 1 week ago

Can Kamala Harris still become US President? Know what Democrats are demanding

India TV News  

In the United States, the buzz is around making Kamala Harris the next President of the country. Simmons and a section of the Democrat Party is demanding Joe Biden to step down and make way for Kamala Harris President, making her the first woman in office. The demand comes amid a section of Harris supporter blaming President Biden for the …

Column: Lots to blame for Harris’ dismal finish, including blunders by Obama and Biden
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Column: Lots to blame for Harris’ dismal finish, including blunders by Obama and Biden

LA Times  

Former President Obama talks with Vice President Kamala Harris in the East Room of the White House in April 2022. Anyway, Biden’s preferred woman of color for vice president was Harris, the then-California senator whose own White House bid had bombed. But the Biden-Harris ticket ousted Trump from the White House, with the scheming poor loser refusing to concede defeat …

Harris ally says there's a 'feeling of betrayal’ toward white woman after exit polls
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harris ally says there's a 'feeling of betrayal’ toward white woman after exit polls

Raw Story  

A Democratic ally of both President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday that there is a “feeling of betrayal” toward white women – the majority of whom voted for President-elect Donald Trump – who she bluntly stated, “is a sexist” and “white nationalist.” “Racism and sexism seem to be the reason,” said Melanie L. Campbell, who chairs …

Madam president: America’s wait for one seems to stretch on endlessly
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Madam president: America’s wait for one seems to stretch on endlessly

Live Mint  

In 1872, Victoria Clafflin Woodhull became the first woman to stand as a candidate in an American presidential election. In August 2020, Donald Trump pardoned her—but his executive grant of clemency drew outrage from American women, who argued Anthony had committed no crime and needed no pardon. The latest White House election that handed Trump a clear mandate to rule …

US Election: Kamala Harris Concedes To Trump But Vows 'Fight' As Republicans Regain Senate Control
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US Election: Kamala Harris Concedes To Trump But Vows 'Fight' As Republicans Regain Senate Control

ABP News  

US Election Results 2024: Former US President Donald Trump cemented his return to the White House with a sweeping victory on Wednesday, as most Americans looked past his criminal charges and divisive rhetoric to embrace his poll promises on issues including immigration, the economy and the war in Ukraine. Kamala Harris Concedes Defeat Trump's Democrat rival and Vice President Kamala …

Democratic women see a country that is ‘not ready for a woman president’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Democratic women see a country that is ‘not ready for a woman president’

Politico  

In her concession speech Wednesday afternoon, Harris did not explicitly address “all the little girls,” as Clinton did in 2016. During her three-month presidential campaign, Harris staffers bet they could improve Harris’ performance with women over Biden’s in 2020, prying the gender gap open even further to make up for her losses with young men. Eight years ago, Clinton explicitly …

Commentary: Democrats keep expecting white women to save them, and they keep getting burned
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Commentary: Democrats keep expecting white women to save them, and they keep getting burned

LA Times  

Supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris react at her concession speech on Wednesday in Washington, D.C. According to exit polls, 53% of white women nationally backed President-elect Donald Trump. National exit polls show that 53% of white women voted for an adjudicated rapist whose previous actions in office laid waste to Roe vs. Wade. But the very same exit polls …

Sexism, campaign errors, media malpractice: Why Kamala Harris lost, according to readers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sexism, campaign errors, media malpractice: Why Kamala Harris lost, according to readers

LA Times  

To the editor: I have faced the reality that Donald Trump will be president for the next four years. With the economy rebounding well after COVID-19, I would like to offer another reason why Vice President Kamala Harris lost. More than two weeks before the election, I wrote Harris’ campaign to say that she couldn’t win the election based on …

Beyond abortion rights: Why did Kamala Harris lose women’s votes?
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Beyond abortion rights: Why did Kamala Harris lose women’s votes?

Al Jazeera  

The number of American women voting Democratic declines after Joe Biden’s election to the presidency. Donald Trump’s defeat of Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 United States presidential election has signalled women’s rights – specifically the right to an abortion – was less of a key issue than expected for voters. The Harris campaign made much of Trump’s stance …

Harris, once seen as potential savior for US democracy, fails to break glass ceiling – Her campaign in 5 images
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harris, once seen as potential savior for US democracy, fails to break glass ceiling – Her campaign in 5 images

Live Mint  

It has happened for the second time in last eight years that a woman has failed to break the glass ceiling - the US presidency. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump shakes hands with Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris during an ABC News presidential debate at the National Constitution Center, Sept.10, 2024, in Philadelphia. AP Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign was seen …

Harris, once seen as potential savior for US democracy, fails to break glass ceiling – Her campaign in 5 images
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harris, once seen as potential savior for US democracy, fails to break glass ceiling – Her campaign in 5 images

Live Mint  

It has happened for the second time in last eight years that a woman has failed to break the glass ceiling - the US presidency. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump shakes hands with Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris during an ABC News presidential debate at the National Constitution Center, Sept.10, 2024, in Philadelphia. AP Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign was seen …

With Trump’s win, some women wonder: Will the US ever see a female president?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

With Trump’s win, some women wonder: Will the US ever see a female president?

Associated Press  

Voters had the chance this election to break the highest glass ceiling in American politics by electing Kamala Harris the nation’s first female president. Supporters react as they watch election results at an election night campaign watch party for Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. Share Share Copy Link copied …

Kamala Harris did not win the race to White House. But she has many other firsts under her belt
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris did not win the race to White House. But she has many other firsts under her belt

Firstpost  

Kamala Harris failed to defeat Donald Trump in the White House bid. Kamala Harris’ many firsts Harris is the first woman Vice President of the US, along with being the first black woman and South Asian American to occupy the post. Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala speaks as she and US President Joe Biden deliver remarks on gun violence …

Gender mattered: America rejects woman candidate, again
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gender mattered: America rejects woman candidate, again

Hindustan Times  

Washington: “I believe men and women are equal. When you need to intimidate a foreign leader and project strength, you want a man,” Rebecca, a White woman in her early 30s, said, while chatting with a group of elderly women supporters of Kamala Harris, at a park in Bethlehem in northeastern Pennsylvania at the end of October. The fact that …

Kamala Harris concedes to Trump but insists fight will go on
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris concedes to Trump but insists fight will go on

Al Jazeera  

The Democrat congratulated her Republican rival during a phone call and offered to help with peaceful transfer of power. Vice President Kamala Harris has sought to reassure her supporters that, while they did not win the United States presidential election this year, the fight is far from over. “Hear me when I say the light of America’s promise will always …

Kamala Harris concedes US election to Trump but vows to fight on
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris concedes US election to Trump but vows to fight on

Al Jazeera  

US Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a televised concession speech to the nation after a whirlwind campaign that failed to stop Republican Donald Trump’s return to the White House. “While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fuelled this campaign,” she told supporters on Wednesday at her alma mater, Howard University, a historically Black college. Harris …

Women's Right to Vote: A Controversial Ad Sparks Debate in the 2024 US Election
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Women's Right to Vote: A Controversial Ad Sparks Debate in the 2024 US Election

Hindustan Times  

A political advertisement has sparked controversy by suggesting that women can vote for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris without informing their husbands. The ad features a woman preparing to enter a polling booth after her husband returns from voting. She nervously glances at him but then locks eyes with another woman, and both proceed to cast their votes. The video highlights …

Harris or Trump for President? Whoever wins the race to White House – the US voters will make history. Here is how
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harris or Trump for President? Whoever wins the race to White House – the US voters will make history. Here is how

Live Mint  

After the high-octane campaigning until Monday, the polling opened in United States on Tuesday with Vice President Kamala Harris pitted against former President Donald Trump for the coveted Presidential post Polls opened across many states, including Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, New Hampshire and Virginia on Tuesday evening, IST. The race to the White House is predicted to be a …

Gender and Issue Divide Dominates 2024 Presidential Election Poll
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gender and Issue Divide Dominates 2024 Presidential Election Poll

ABP News  

The 2024 US presidential election is a tight race between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump, with both candidates securing 49% of the vote. The poll also shows a significant gender divide, with women favoring Harris by 16 points and men favoring Trump by 18 points. Issue-based differences are also marked, with Harris leading on abortion and middle-class issues, …

The Case for Kamala Harris Boils Down to a Simple Thing
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Case for Kamala Harris Boils Down to a Simple Thing

Slate  

On Tuesday, Americans will again cast our ballots for a woman who might be president. It’s easy to pick the Clinton campaign apart and argue over what she did wrong or how she was wronged It’s much more devastating to look at this election between that same vulgar reality-TV host and a different woman who seems to be correcting for …

Kamala Harris stands for a diverse, free, inclusive and equal America
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris stands for a diverse, free, inclusive and equal America

Live Mint  

In the days after it became clear that US Vice- President Kamala Harris would be the Democratic nominee for president, an image of Inauguration Day began to circulate on social media: If elected, Harris would be sworn in as the nation’s first ‘Black woman president’ on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with the oath administered by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, …

Unpredictable Race Looms as Democrats and Republicans Battle It Out in Historic Election
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Unpredictable Race Looms as Democrats and Republicans Battle It Out in Historic Election

Deccan Chronicle  

The 2024 presidential election between Democratic leader Kamala Harris and her Republican rival Donald Trump has been a highly contentious race, marked by drama, tragedy, political comebacks, fierce rhetoric and a historically razor-tight contest. As the fight reaches its crescendo with the big election day just a few hours away, there is no clarity on who has a better chance …

Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump race reaches climax in US election campaign increasingly marked by fear and vitriol
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump race reaches climax in US election campaign increasingly marked by fear and vitriol

ABC  

With election day upon us, it's worth remembering what that means for Americans. Four years ago, many of his critics thought they'd seen the last of Republican nominee Donald Trump when he reluctantly left the White House in 2020, defeated and twice impeached. Walz, the governor of Minnesota, had been plucked from relative obscurity to become Harris's VP-pick, in large …

Meet six Americans whose votes could predict who wins the 2024 election
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Meet six Americans whose votes could predict who wins the 2024 election

Daily Mail  

It all comes down to this. Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally at the Santander Arena on November 04, 2024 in Reading, Pennsylvania In our last Daily Mail poll, Trump led Harris with men by 22 points, compared to Harris leading women by 14 points. HARRIS' BLACK BASE: MARY Importance to election: 8/10 States most …

A Diverse Field of Candidates Contend for the 2024 US Presidential Election
1 month, 2 weeks ago

A Diverse Field of Candidates Contend for the 2024 US Presidential Election

ABP News  

The 2024 US presidential election features a diverse field of candidates vying for the Democratic and Republican nominations. While Kamala Harris and Donald Trump remain the main contenders, a number of other candidates are making their presence felt. Chase Oliver, Jill Stein, and Cornel West are among the candidates seeking to capture the support of voters who feel disenfranchised by …

Five Key Reasons Why the Harris vs Trump Contest is So Close to Call
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Five Key Reasons Why the Harris vs Trump Contest is So Close to Call

Firstpost  

The 2024 US presidential election remains too close for any candidate to have a definitive lead. While Harris has raised more money, Trump is riding on anti-incumbency wave and has successfully tapped into anxieties around immigration and the Joe Biden administration's poor record at tackling illegal immigration. The election has also been influenced by the war in Ukraine and West …

Kamala Harris's Secret Recipe for Victory: A Glimpse into the Final Stretch of the Election
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris's Secret Recipe for Victory: A Glimpse into the Final Stretch of the Election

Hindustan Times  

The article discusses the ongoing presidential election in the United States, highlighting the close race and the impact of various factors on the outcome. It focuses on the efforts of Kamala Harris' campaign to attract women voters, particularly in swing states, and the role of celebrity appearances and political rhetoric in swaying undecided voters.

Donald Trump is allowed to be Trump — but as a woman, Kamala Harris hasn't had that privilege
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump is allowed to be Trump — but as a woman, Kamala Harris hasn't had that privilege

ABC  

It is the dissonance at the heart of Kamala Harris's campaign that tells the story of where we are at in 2024. Harris has had a short election campaign — four months to introduce herself to a bitterly divided nation, running against a man who is so well known everyone already has an opinion on him — and the result …

Women are voting early. Will they deliver the election for Kamala Harris?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Women are voting early. Will they deliver the election for Kamala Harris?

LA Times  

People stand in line during the last day of early voting, Nov. 2, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. “I think women will decide this election,” said Katherine Tate, a professor of political science at Brown University, arguing that women have long voted in greater numbers than men and were strongly against Trump. “I’m really very wary of reading too much into …

Kamala Harris has a 'serious women problem' on her hands with two days to go to the presidential election
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris has a 'serious women problem' on her hands with two days to go to the presidential election

Daily Mail  

Kamala Harris has a new 'serious problem' on her hands with just two days to the presidential election. Female voters on both sides of the aisle were turned off by misogynistic comments made by top Harris campaign surrogate Mark Cuban last week saying Donald Trump does not surround himself with 'intelligent women.' The ad, produced by Vote Common Good, a …

Harris's Historic Bid: A Vision of Inclusion and Progress for America
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harris's Historic Bid: A Vision of Inclusion and Progress for America

Hindustan Times  

The Democratic Party has decided to stake its future on the ideals and aspirations of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. In electing the first Black president, nominating the first woman candidate from a major party, and now the first Black woman, the Democratic Party is forcing the country to make good on its bedrock principles of equality and progress.

Kamala Harris v. Donald Trump, and who wins: How fairness will determine this election.
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris v. Donald Trump, and who wins: How fairness will determine this election.

Slate  

Ever since Barack Obama left office in 2017, being American has felt a bit like living inside of a pinball machine: We’ve been flying between extremes, pinging off edges, rolling toward what feels like end times and then shooting back into the game. Americans love the concept of equality under the law: That’s part of why the cases made by …

Abortion at the Center of the US Election: A Crucial Issue in the 2024 Presidential Race
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Abortion at the Center of the US Election: A Crucial Issue in the 2024 Presidential Race

Hindustan Times  

The 2024 US presidential election is nearing its conclusion, with both Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump focusing on issues such as taxes, immigration, and abortion. Abortion remains a key issue, with polls indicating a significant gender divide. Both candidates have made promises to address this issue, with Harris advocating for a federal law to restore nationwide abortion rights, …

The Most Gendered Election in History: Why Women Will Decide the 2024 Presidential Race
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Most Gendered Election in History: Why Women Will Decide the 2024 Presidential Race

Hindustan Times  

The article discusses the upcoming US presidential election and the significant role of women in the race. It highlights the contrasting pitches made by Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, with Trump focusing on protecting women's rights and autonomy, while Harris emphasizes the importance of women's political leadership and breaking down gender barriers.

Harris's Abortion Push: Turning Out Women Voters Could Decide the Election
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harris's Abortion Push: Turning Out Women Voters Could Decide the Election

Live Mint  

The article focuses on the efforts of Kamala Harris and Michelle Obama to attract women voters in the final days of the presidential election. It highlights the importance of getting women to the polls, especially among younger, college educated, and suburban women. The article also explores the challenges Harris faces in convincing women to support her, given the political landscape …

Harris Warns of Backlash if Trump Wins, as Trump Denies Claim
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harris Warns of Backlash if Trump Wins, as Trump Denies Claim

India Today  

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris warned voters that Republican Donald Trump and his allies would scale back healthcare programs if he wins the White House. She reminded voters that former President Trump had tried unsuccessfully to repeal the Affordable Care Act during his 2017-2021 presidency. In response, Trump said he never wanted to get rid of the program. However, polls …

Harris: Trump's 'Protect Women' Comment Sparks Outrage
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harris: Trump's 'Protect Women' Comment Sparks Outrage

New Indian Express  

Kamala Harris has expressed her outrage over Donald Trump's comment that he would protect women whether they like it or not. She believes that this comment is offensive to everyone and that Trump does not respect the freedom of women or the intelligence of women to make their own decisions about their own lives.

Harris Slams Trump for Women's Rights, Sparking Debate in US Elections
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harris Slams Trump for Women's Rights, Sparking Debate in US Elections

Firstpost  

Vice President Kamala Harris slams former President Donald Trump for his statement that he would protect women ‘whether they like it or not’. The Democratic presidential nominee insisted that his remarks showed that he does not understand women’s agency, their authority, their right and their ability to make decisions about their own lives, including their own bodies.

Harris Takes Aim at Trump's Rhetoric on Women's Rights, as He Targets Suburban and Independent Women
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harris Takes Aim at Trump's Rhetoric on Women's Rights, as He Targets Suburban and Independent Women

Live Mint  

Vice President Kamala Harris criticized Donald Trump's rhetoric on women's rights and agency during a campaign speech in Wisconsin. Trump, on the other hand, has repeatedly made promises to protect women and has highlighted his campaign promises to crack down on the border and crime. The race between Harris and Trump is closely watched as both candidates seek to mobilize …

Harris and Trump Lock in Abortion Battle: A Midterm Showdown
54 years, 11 months ago

Harris and Trump Lock in Abortion Battle: A Midterm Showdown

CNN  

The 2024 presidential election is a key issue for abortion and reproductive rights. Vice President Kamala Harris has been a vocal advocate for reproductive rights, highlighting cases where women have been unable to access abortion due to rape or miscarriage. She argues that abortion bans hurt women by limiting their access to healthcare and economic opportunities. Former President Donald Trump …

Harris pushing abortion rights as the winning issue in campaign's final stretch
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harris pushing abortion rights as the winning issue in campaign's final stretch

Salon  

Last Friday, an estimated 30,000 people gathered in Houston's Shell Energy Stadium to support Kamala Harris as her historic presidential campaign entered its final days. “Let us be clear: If Donald Trump wins again, he will ban abortion nationwide.” Pop music superstar Beyoncé put in an appearance to endorse Harris, telling the crowd she wasn’t there as a celebrity but …

Harris leads Trump in two new polls thanks to strong support among women
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harris leads Trump in two new polls thanks to strong support among women

Salon  

Vice President Kamala Harris leads former President Donald Trump in two new polls released Sunday, with women voters propelling the vice president's lead. The CBS poll showed that 41% of women think efforts to promote gender equality haven’t gone far enough, the majority of those voters support Harris. Related Trump expands list of enemies at MSG rally The latest ABC …

Harris Takes Aim at Trump, Calls Out Abortion Ban
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harris Takes Aim at Trump, Calls Out Abortion Ban

Live Mint  

Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the 2024 US election during a rally in Michigan. She focused on abortion rights, criticizing former President Donald Trump's stance on the overturning of Roe v. Wade and emphasizing the dire consequences of restrictive abortion laws. Harris also addressed the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict and the issue of maternal healthcare due to restrictive abortion laws.

A historic gender gap is emerging ahead of the election and will likely decide if Trump or Harris wins
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A historic gender gap is emerging ahead of the election and will likely decide if Trump or Harris wins

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. If voters don’t “get this election right,” she …

Michelle Obama Warns of Endangerment to Women's Healthcare in Michigan Rally
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Michelle Obama Warns of Endangerment to Women's Healthcare in Michigan Rally

Live Mint  

US President Michelle Obama addressed a crowd in Michigan and called on men to support Kamala Harris in her campaign to become the first female president. She warned that while some men might consider voting for Trump out of frustration with slow progress, 'your rage does not exist in a vacuum'. She emphasized the importance of taking women's healthcare seriously …

Obama Warns of Trump's Threat to Women's Health and Reproductive Freedom
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Obama Warns of Trump's Threat to Women's Health and Reproductive Freedom

Firstpost  

Former first lady Michelle Obama delivered a searing denunciation of Donald Trump on Saturday in Michigan and challenged voters to support Kamala Harris as the United States’ first female president. She spoke about the country's health care crisis and reproductive freedom, and urged voters to take their lives seriously. Obama's remarks were forceful and passionate, even vulnerable, and she expressed …

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