Pelosi Unveils House Diversity Office To Recruit Staff From Varying Backgrounds

[demmiblue]

Source: TPM/AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi wants to establish a House diversity office to recruit and retain employees from different backgrounds to Capitol Hill as one of the first acts of the new Congress, according to a letter obtained Thursday by The Associated Press.

Pelosi told colleagues in the letter that Democrats “take great pride” in having a House majority that she says will be more than 60 percent women, minorities and LGBTQ representatives.

“We know that the diversity in our ranks is a strength and a reflection of the American people,” she wrote.

The leader, who is shoring up support to win a race for House speaker, is tapping into an issue that has been a priority for the Congressional Black Caucus and other Democrats and that reflects the results of the midterm election that swept more female and minority representatives into office.

Read more: https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/pelosi-unveils-house-diversity-office-to-recruit-staff-from-varying-background

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[livetohike]

1. So much to do and Nancy is on top of it. Can't wait for

the 2019 House to begin.

[Magoo48]

2. Well done.

Now, it’s time to fully embrace impeachment and Medicare for all. Democrats as a single unit, publicly and powerfully, standing together to apply just a bit more pressure.

[brush]

3. Not a peep out of all those calling for her to resign. Where are you all?

[elmac]

6. I do believe that after 2020 and the House is in order

and the fascists get the boot there will be a leadership change, not because they are doing a poor job, but its just the fluidity of politics.

[brush]

7. We do need her experience until all that is done.

[FreepFryer]

4. Yes! Identity politics WORKS. People have identities and our coalition is vastly diverse.

There is a reason Republicans attacked us for ostensibly using “identity politics” while they themselves very specifically targeted white supremacy, generalized racism, anti-immigration bigotry, anti-LGBT, misogyny and xenophobia as their core identity issues.

VOTERS IDENTIFY.

I support incoming Speaker Pelosi and her efforts to ensure Congressional staff better reflect the truly bewildering and beautiful diversity of America.

[elmac]

5. This is just one example of why we need strong, knowledgeable leadership

and Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi is that and more.

[Politicub]

8. Love

[MrsCoffee]

9. Go Nancy!

[blue neen]

10. Excellent.

Fantastic ideas and leadership!

[CTyankee]

11. That'll piss donnie off...

I'm all for it