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Biden campaign pressed on Latina VP prospects. The veep tryouts have been crowded and very public. But Latinx advocates are pressing for two quiet contenders — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto — who they say will help Biden make inroads with Latinx voters, a group that the campaign has so far struggled to reach. (Politico, May 19)
Coronavirus restrictions on mosques bring women to the fore. Muslim religious life has gone digital during the pandemic, which could represent a unique opportunity for women. “As services of all kinds have gone virtual, mosques are regularly inviting women to offer religious lectures to mixed-gender congregations. Sheltering in place, in fact, may be giving American Muslims an opportunity to reshape our community spaces.” (Religion News Service, May 18)
Nabilah Islam gave up her health insurance to run for Congress. Now what? The 30-year-old congressional candidate in Georgia’s 7th district has petitioned the Federal Election Commission to allow for campaign funds to be used to purchase health insurance. It’s all part of the Democrat’s broader message: Removing barriers to who can run for office will lead to a more diverse Congress. (Elle, May 18)
They grabbed my breasts and said, ‘You’re not a woman.’ Panama’s strict lockdown policy — women out one day, men out the next — has created a confusing and dangerous situation for Monica, a transgender woman. "I don't know what to do. When do I go out? I'm not trying to fool anyone. I just want to be able to take care of my family.” (BBC, May 18)
🎧 Listen: 'Murder on the Towpath,' a new eight-part true crime miniseries from Soledad O’Brien, digs into the murder of Mary Pinchot Meyer, an artist and a mistress of JFK. The podcast also centers around Dovey Johnson Roundtree, the black woman who represented the defendant in the case. (Luminary, May 25)
📺 Watch: Pro golfer Meghan LacLaren discusses the impacts that COVID-19 has had on women’s golf. (Sky Sports, May 19)
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