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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.

Jun 4, 2025

Assemblymember Mamdani has demonstrated a real ability on the ground to put together a coalition of working-class New Yorkers that is strongest to lead the pack.

msnbc.com
May 26, 2025

I want people to understand, for my Republican colleagues who assure what is in and not in this bill, in this process that has been this rushed, when you wake up in the morning, you will realize that you voted to defund Planned Parenthood…

democracynow.org
May 16, 2025

Elon isn’t going anywhere.

cnn.com
May 13, 2025

the role of the top Democratic lawmaker on the panel was a 'profound and consequential one'

commondreams.org
May 13, 2025

There are 13.7 million Americans on the other side of that screen there. Hello, hello. I’m talking to you because I work for you.

thehill.com
May 13, 2025

I will not yield because it was a terribly disrespectful comment, and I will not yield to disrespectful men.

thehill.com
May 13, 2025

It's actually clear to me that the underlying dynamics in the caucus have not shifted with respect to seniority as much as I think would be necessary.

commondreams.org
May 13, 2025

We've asked for the opportunity to do this in the light of day so that people can call their representatives' offices in order to stop this disaster.

commondreams.org
May 13, 2025

He was a skilled statesman on the international stage, an accomplished legislator in Congress, a visionary executive on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, a fierce defender of democracy, an environmental champion, and a mentor to so…

commondreams.org
May 10, 2025

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was among the first politicians on Capitol Hill to offer three months of paid parental leave to her entire staff.

thenation.com
May 5, 2025

It’s actually clear to me that the underlying dynamics in the caucus have not shifted with respect to seniority as much as I think would be necessary, and so I believe I’ll be staying put at Energy and Commerce.

nbcnews.com

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