“She’s the most consequential woman politician in U.S. history.”

Eric Schickler, political science professor at the University of California, Berkeley, on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s legacy following her announcement that she will not seek a 21st term in Congress. Pelosi, who made history as the first woman to serve as speaker, helped steer landmark legislation including the Affordable Care Act, post-financial crisis reforms, and President Biden’s infrastructure bill. Her nearly four-decade career reshaped Democratic politics and solidified her reputation as one of the most influential leaders in modern U.S. history. (Roll Call)