Jan 14, 2020
So, that authoritarianism or that immense concentration of power could be done by the state, as we see in China, but it also could be executed by mass corporations, as we see in the United States, correct?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is an American politician and activist serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 14th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she gained national attention for her progressive policies and advocacy on issues such as climate change, healthcare, and economic inequality. Ocasio-Cortez is known for her grassroots campaigning and her ability to mobilize young voters, making her a prominent figure in the progressive wing of the party.
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Jan 14, 2020
Thank you again for holding a third hearing on something that is so important.
Jan 14, 2020
In a previous hearing, we were talking about how facial recognition oftentimes has had the highest error rates for black and brown Americans.
Jan 13, 2020
I wish that we could talk to you, Mr. Williams, and say that your story is an anomaly, but it is normal, and, increasingly, it is the new normal.
Jan 13, 2020
affordability gets distorted because we peg to metrics, like the area median income.
Jan 13, 2020
So if you are making 10 bucks an hour, that is not affordable whatsoever, correct?
Jan 13, 2020
Did you ever try to look for 'affordable housing,' just to find that it is not actually affordable at all?
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