All posts tagged "Presidential Appointments Initiative"
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First out lesbian, LGBTQ person of color confirmed to ambassador-level post
Chantale Wong has become the first out lesbian and LGBTQ person of color to be confirmed to an ambassador-level post in U.S. history.
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Biden urged to appoint a Black LGBTQ woman to Supreme Court
LGBTQ advocates are urging Biden to nominating a Black LGBTQ woman to the Supreme Court.
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Georgetown fellow Gigi Sohn could become first LGBTQ FCC commissioner
President Biden has nominated Gigi Sohn for a seat on the Federal Communications Commission, a potentially historic appointment.
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Senate confirms Rachel Levine as Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services
The U.S. Senate made history when it confirmed Dr. Rachel Levine, a transgender woman, as Assistant Secretary of Health at HHS.
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Pete Buttigieg confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Transportation
Openly gay former mayor makes history as youngest secretary to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation
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Senate committee approves Pete Buttigieg’s nomination for transportation secretary
Former presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg is on track to become the first out LGBTQ cabinet member confirmed by the Senate
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LGBTQ Victory Institute calls on President-elect Biden to name LGBTQ cabinet appointee
LGBTQ organization also wants to see an openly LGBTQ Supreme Court nominee and a more diverse set of appointees
