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On the recordMarch 21, 2025
something special is happening... Working people are ready to stand together and fight for our democracy. Thank you Colorado!
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York
Source
commondreams.org

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Ocasio-Cortez highlights the unity of working people in defense of democracy.

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