As one of the first Native American women ever elected to Congress in our country's history, I completely understand when there is no role models to see in those areas, that it is hard for young women to believe that they can achieve those goals.
Haaland emphasizes the importance of role models for women and people of color in the military.
Share
More from Deb Haaland
This fentanyl crisis in our state affects even our smallest rural communities here in New Mexico.
The decision to send a child across the border alone is unacceptable. My heart breaks every time a child is harmed because of poor policy.
Other voices in this conversation
