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🌍 Celebrate International Day of Democracy 🗳️

On September 15th, we honor the cornerstone of our global society: Democracy! 🗽🤝

Democracy empowers citizens to have a voice, make choices, and shape their future. 🗣️✅

Let's continue to champion democratic values, promote equality, and ensure that every voice is heard. 🌟🤝

Together, we build a world where freedom, justice, and equality thrive. 🌎🕊️

For the past 246 years, all individuals appointed to the White House Chief of Staff position have been white men.

Despite being the most diverse administration in history, the Biden-Harris administration is not yet representative of the American people.

Read more at https://inclusiveamerica.org/bidenprogress/

It's ! RepresentWomen's research shows that, with , more women can run and win! Read more about how ranked choice voting removes barriers to building women's political power.

https://www.representwomen.org/ranked_choice_voting_women_win

On December 23, 2022, President Joe Biden took a significant step toward increasing government transparency and accountability by signing the Periodically Listing Updates to Management Act (PLUM Act), which was included in the fiscal year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act.

The PLUM Act requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to establish and annually update a publicly available online directory of senior government leaders. Previously, this directory, known as the Plum Book, was only published via PDF every four years, alongside the transition of administrations. The PLUM Act now allows for more timely information about the hiring of over 9,000 presidential appointees making decisions that impact the lives of millions.

Final language of the NDAA failed to include a critical provision from both the 2020 and 2021 versions of the PLUM Act that would have required OPM to make publicly available a summary of voluntary demographic information on political appointees.

For more information, check

PLUM ACT: “STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION,” BUT MISSED OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE DIVERSITY President Joe Biden took a significant step toward increasing government transparency and accountability by signing the Periodically Listing Updates to Management Act (PLUM Act).

Gen Z has earned a seat at the table We have consistently shown up. Now, is the time for the administration to show up for us.

"Memorial Day is especially important as we are reminded almost daily of the great sacrifices that the men and women of the Armed Services make to defend our way of life." -Robin Hayes

Thank you to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Let us remember all our heroes who have left us while fighting for our country.

"Memorial Day is especially important as we are reminded almost daily of the great sacrifices that the men and women of the Armed Services make to defend our way of life." -Robin Hayes Thank you to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Let us remember all our heroes who have left us while fighting for our country. #memorialday #memorialdayweekend #america #memorial #military #remember #neverforget #inclusiveamerica

“America’s diplomats who represent the United States to the world should reflect the diversity of the American people." - Rep. Joaquin Castro.

Inclusive America applauds Rep. Castro's re-introduction of a bill to promote diversity and inclusion at the State Department.

Read more about it here: https://thehill.com/policy/international/564101-house-democrats-reintroduce-bill-addressing-diversity-at-state?rl=1

Urge your senator to take the by going to www.pledgefordiversity.org

Our independence was founded on freedom from tyranny. Though we are a nation of diverse people, this freedom is a common desire of all of us. In fact, it is this very diversity that gives us strength!



Diversity is one of our nation's greatest strengths! Urge your senators to take the by following the link to our site.

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What segments of society are represented at the nation's policymaking table?

The PLUM Act and the PAID Act would require a directory of senior leaders be made publicly available.

Urge your representatives to support the PLUM Act and PAID Act.

Learn more at https://inclusiveamerica.org/Plum-Act/

Juneteenth is a day of remembrance for trailblazers like Tubman, but it should also stand as a reminder that liberty and justice is an ongoing feat.

Raise your voice by urging your representatives to take the .

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USA TODAY is using our data to track the diversity of Biden’s Cabinet members. So far, 12 members are white, five are African American, four are Hispanic, one is Asian American/Pacific Islander and one is Native American. Follow the confirmation process in this interactive article.

https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/graphics/2021/03/05/tracking-the-confirmations-of-bidens-cabinet-members/4557215001/

Tracking the confirmation of Biden’s Cabinet members We will continue to update this page as Cabinet confirmations continue.

Check out Inclusive America’s DEI progress report on the Biden-Harris Administration. Though Biden has managed to create the most diverse cabinet in history, we must still push President Joe Biden to sign our and reach parity at every level. https://inclusiveamerica.org/BidenProgress/

Biden Progress Report – Inclusive America Sign up to receive the latest updates to build a more representative government. We’ll share data, analysis, opportunities to get involved and more!

Despite the Latino community's vital role in President Biden's election, Latino representation within the Biden administration is still lacking. We urge President Biden to sign our Executive order and uphold his commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. For more information, check out this article on
Washington Post. Thank you to UnidosUS and Mi Familia Vota for sharing your expertise.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/02/10/latinos-deserve-expect-equal-representation-biden-administration/

Opinion | Latinos deserve — and expect — equal representation in the Biden administration Biden should ensure that 20 percent of administration positions are filled by Latinos.

Another feature in NowThis for Inclusive America! Check out this article to learn more about President Biden's important picks that have led to the most diverse Cabinet in United States history.

https://nowthisnews.com/politics/bidens-cabinet-would-be-most-diverse-in-us-history-if-confirmed

Biden’s Cabinet Would Be Most Diverse In U.S. History If Confirmed President Joe Biden has repeatedly promised to “build an administration that looks like America." A new analysis finds he is holding to that pledge.

Joe Biden has fulfilled his promise of creating a cabinet that looks like America. If all of Biden’s cabinet choices are confirmed, our own Inclusive US data mentioned in the article shows that there will be more women and people of color in Biden’s cabinet than any previous administration. Check out this New York Times article for more information!

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/21/us/biden-cabinet-diversity-gender-race.html?referringSource=articleShare

Fulfilling a Promise: A Cabinet That ‘Looks Like America.’ There are more women and people of color in President Biden’s proposed cabinet than in the last four administrations, modernizing what has long been a stubbornly white, male institution.

New feature in Business Insider 🙌 Check out our diversity data on Joe Biden’s Cabinet.

https://www.businessinsider.com/joe-biden-cabinet-diversity-analysis-2021-1

Joe Biden said his Cabinet would be 'the most diverse in history.' We ran the numbers on 7 different metrics to see how diverse his staff really is. Insider dug into race, age, gender, educational background, and more to find out how Biden's administration diversity compared to that of America.

Today, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. and all the hard work he did to fight for . Thank you, MLK, for your life and sacrifice. King inspired many to demand change through nonviolent activism. We will honor King’s legacy through our work in trying to achieve equity and diverse representation in the United States’ Government.

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Congratulations to Senator-Elect Reverend Raphael Warnock on this historic feat! Warnock will be the first Black Senator from Georgia and the 11th Black Senator in 232 years. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

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We are a nonprofit dedicated to making the government as diverse as the people of the United States. Why? Because a government representative of its people is better run, more meritocratic, and helps achieve equity.

We are calling on President-Elect Joe Biden to sign our Executive Order in his first 100 days of office.

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On Tuesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he would name Secretary of State Alex Padilla to replace Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in the Senate. Padilla will be the first Latino senator to represent California, the state which has the country's largest Latino population in the country.

Congratulations on the historic nomination Alex Padilla!

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Michael S. Regan, North Carolina’s top environmental regulator, has been selected to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. If confirmed, Mr. Regan will be the first Black man to lead the EPA. 🙌🌎

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“I’m also mindful that the eyes of history are on this appointment, knowing that this is the first time an American president has ever sent an openly LGBTQ cabinet member to the Senate for confirmation” -Pete Buttigieg

Congratulations on this well deserved and historical nomination Pete Buttigieg! 👏🏳️‍🌈

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We believe that institutional change is necessary to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion in our government. We've developed a bipartisan coalition of 100+ organizations and former Cabinet Members and are calling on President-Elect Joe Biden to sign our Executive Order in his first 100 days of office.

Read our full Executive Order here: https://inclusiveamerica.org/eo/.

Xavier Becerra, is nominated to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services. If confirmed, Becerra will be the first Latino to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

Congratulations Xavier Becerra! 👏

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Joe Biden’s campaign pledge to put together a diverse administration that “looks like” the country, yet his Agency Review Team Leads are close to 60% White.

Jake Sullivan is nominated to serve as the next National Security Advisor. If elected, Sullivan, who is 43 years old, will be one of the youngest people to hold the title of National Security Advisor in approximately 60 years. Congratulations, Jake, on this historic nomination!

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Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, a former commander of the American military, has been nominated by Joe Biden to serve as the next secretary of defense. If confirmed by the Senate, General Austin would make history as the first African-American to lead the Pentagon.

General Austin was also the first Black American to run U.S. Central Command and was the sixth African American to attain the rank of an Army four-star general.

Congratulations on the historic nomination!

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Congratulations are in order for Gregory Meeks, who was nominated to be the first Black American chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee.

Meeks serves as an inspiration to all as he grew up in a housing project in New York and graduated from Howard University Law School. After years of work as an attorney and serving multiple terms in the US House of Representatives, Meek will be a vital leader of one of Congress's most important offices.

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Cecilia Rouse is nominated to serve as Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers. If confirmed, she will become the first African American and just the fourth woman to lead the CEA.

Congratulations Cecilia!

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Neera Tanden, is nominated to serve as Director of the Office of Management and Budget. If confirmed, Tanden would be the first woman of color and first South Asian American to lead the OMB.

Neera Tanden is the president and CEO of the Center for American Progress and the CEO of the Center for American Progress Action Fund. Tanden has also served in both the Obama and Clinton administrations.

Congratulations Neera Tanden 👏🏽👏🏾👏🏿

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How to Join The Biden-Harris Administration or a Key Commission

Date: Monday, December 7
Time: 1:30 p.m. ET / 10:30 a.m. PT

Every new president can choose a team to advance their agenda. Thus, the incoming Biden-Harris Administration will have more than 9,000 new political jobs, all of which are listed in the “Plum Book.” There are also numerous part time board and commissions where you could have a voice on behalf of underrepresented groups while making our country better.

Inclusive America is a proud partner of , a nonprofit organization that works collaboratively with employers, entertainment leaders, governors, policy makers, educators, self-advocates, non-profits, faith-based organizations, philanthropists and the media to fight stigmas and advance opportunities.

Join us to hear from an expert panel who will discuss navigating the “Plum Book” and identify the process for being considered for political appointments. Learn how YOU can make a difference in the next administration!

Panelists:

Moderator: Janet LaBreck, RespectAbility

Market Hanis, Inclusive America

Amy Hinojosa, , MANA

Courtney Lamendola, RepresentWomen

Sabrina Joy Stevens, Color Of Change,

Zeke Stokes .stokes, ZS Strategies, LLC

Learn more and register: https://www.respectability.org/2020/11/webinar-biden-harris-administration/

Today we celebrate all disabilities, both visible and non-visible. Disabilities are diverse and appear in a wide-range, just like humans. Honor today by showing compassion and love to all ❤️

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Do you want to work in the Biden-Harris Administration? Find out how! This Monday, December 7th, 1:30-2:30 pm ET, RespectAbility's Janet LaBreck will sit down with five powerhouse panelists: Mark Hanis of Inclusive America; Sabrina Joy Stevens of Color Of Change; Amy Hinojosa of MANA: A National Latina Organization; Courtney Lamendola of RepresentWomen; and Zeke Stoke, formerly of GLAAD. They will discuss the process to land one of the thousands of presidential appointments that opens with each new administration. Tune in to "How to Join the Biden-Harris Administration" live to ask questions and learn from their expertise. https://www.respectability.org/2020/11/webinar-biden-harris-administration/

How To Join The Biden-Harris Administration Or A Key Commission - Respect Ability Date: Monday, December 7 Time: 1:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. CT / 11:30 a.m. MT / 10:30 a.m. PT RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IvyjbHjIQUSxfcrTb4YjYg Every new president can choose a team to advance their agenda. Thus, the incoming Biden-Harris Administration will have more than 9,000 new pol...

Congratulations Shuwanza Goff who has been named one of the two deputy directors of the Office of Legislative Affairs. Goff will be the first Black woman to hold the position.

Thank you and for selecting a national security team that aims to reflect the diversity of the U.S. population.

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Janet Yellen has been nominated to serve as Secretary of the Treasury. If confirmed, she will be the first woman to lead the Treasury Department in its 231-year history. 👏👏👏

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Congratulations to United States Senator-elect from Colorado John Hickenlooper. Thank for for taking the and supporting our mission for a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive government. ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

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Biden’s transition team has nominated Linda Thomas-Greenfield to serve as the next U.N. ambassador to the United Nations.

If confirmed by the Senate, she will be the seventh woman and second Black woman to hold the position.

Congratulations Linda!

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Congratulations to Avril Haines who has been nominated as first female director of national intelligence.

Haines previously served as the White House deputy national security adviser and deputy director of the CIA. She was the first woman to hold both positions.

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Congratulations to Re-elected Senate member Ed Markey. Thank you for taking the and commiting to work toward a government that reflects the rich diversity of the people of the United States!

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