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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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Jul 2, 2025

It doesn’t take a smart person to know if you’re being lied to.

huffpost.com
Jul 2, 2025

He says he doesn’t think I’m too much of a smart person.

huffpost.com
Jul 2, 2025

This bill represents — in the text of this bill — the largest and greatest loss of health care in American history.

huffpost.com
Jul 2, 2025

On this point of tax on tips, as one of the only people in this body who has lived off of tips, I wanna tell you a little bit about the scam of that text, a little bit of the fine print there.

newrepublic.com
Jul 2, 2025

It explodes our national debt, it militarizes our entire economy, and it strips away healthcare and basic dignity of the American people.

commondreams.org
Jul 2, 2025

President Trump, you're either being lied to or you are lying, because this bill represents... the largest and greatest loss of healthcare in American history.

commondreams.org
Jul 2, 2025

So if you’re at home and you’re living off tips, you do the math. Is that worth it to you? Losing all your health care? Not able to feed your babies? Not being able to put a diaper on their bottom, in exchange for what?

newrepublic.com
Jul 2, 2025

It explodes our national debt. It militarizes our entire economy. And it strips away health care and the basic dignity of the American people for what? To give Elon Musk a tax break?

huffpost.com
Jun 30, 2025

Congratulations,@ZohranKMamdani! Your dedication to an affordable, welcoming, and safe New York City where working families can have a shot has inspired people across the city.

newsweek.com
Jun 26, 2025

proof that working-class politics can't be bought.

newsweek.com

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