Dr. Rachel Levine focused on her job at HHS. Still, anti-trans politics followed her
Dr. Rachel Levine is the highest ranking, out transgender person ever to serve in the federal government. Her tenure at HHS ran concurrent with an explosion in state legislation targeting transgender people.
Youngsters Rocked The Vote
It has been a long campaign to the White House. In the two years that preceded Tuesday's voting, young people provided a boost of enthusiasm and excitement to Barack Obama's campaign. Organizations like Rock the Vote and student groups were important on campus for Democrats and Republicans.
Democrats Score In Push To Expand Majority
Democrats have increased their effective majority to at least 56 seats in the 100-member Senate. They did not turn over a single Senate seat to Republicans. All Democratic incumbents on the ballot prevailed.
Democrats Score In Push To Expand Majority
Democrats have increased their effective majority to at least 56 seats in the 100-member Senate. They did not turn over a single Senate seat to Republicans. All Democratic incumbents on the ballot prevailed.
Civil Rights Hero Proud Of Obama's Victory
Congressman John Lewis of Atlanta faced no general election opposition and was re-elected unanimously. Lewis, a civil rights hero, was an ardent Barack Obama supporter. Lewis said Tuesday night "was an unbelievable night."
Civil Rights Hero Proud Of Obama's Victory
Congressman John Lewis of Atlanta faced no general election opposition and was re-elected unanimously. Lewis, a civil rights hero, was an ardent Barack Obama supporter. Lewis said Tuesday night "was an unbelievable night."
What Was Obama's Advantage Over McCain?
Democrat Barack Obama has won handily over Republican John McCain. For some insight into the election results, Steve Inskeep talks to two analysts. Mark Mellman is a Democratic strategist and pollster. David Frum is a conservative columnist for the National Review Online, and a former speechwriter for President Bush.
What Was Obama's Advantage Over McCain?
Democrat Barack Obama has won handily over Republican John McCain. For some insight into the election results, Steve Inskeep talks to two analysts. Mark Mellman is a Democratic strategist and pollster. David Frum is a conservative columnist for the National Review Online, and a former speechwriter for President Bush.
Conceding, McCain Urges Supporters To Back Obama
Those who turned out for John McCain's post-election party have expressed a range of emotion, including anger, sadness and disappointment. McCain delivered his concession speech in Phoenix. He pledged to do everything in his power to help the new president-elect, and he urged supporters to do the same.
Conceding, McCain Urges Supporters To Back Obama
Those who turned out for John McCain's post-election party have expressed a range of emotion, including anger, sadness and disappointment. McCain delivered his concession speech in Phoenix. He pledged to do everything in his power to help the new president-elect, and he urged supporters to do the same.
Barack Obama Wins Historic Election
Barack Obama is promising supporters that "change has come." After his historic election as the nation's first black president, Obama promised to be a president for all Americans — including those who voted against him. In Arizona, McCain told disappointed supporters, "The American people have spoken, and spoken clearly."
