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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.

Feb 19, 2025

We have an obligation to resist kings. We have an obligation to resist oligarchs.

democracynow.org
Feb 19, 2025

[Musk] is trying to gut everything good in America for his own private profit. This is the culmination of what oligarchy is all about…the fusion and the capture of the billionaire class of our democracy.

motherjones.com
Feb 19, 2025

There is a difference between a party benefitting from Trump backlash and a party that earns enduring support through a proactive agenda.

msnbc.com
Feb 19, 2025

He is trying to steal Medicaid so that he can enrich himself.

democracynow.org
Feb 19, 2025

In clear scenarios such as these, the best way to handle paper tigers is to call their bluff.

msnbc.com
Feb 19, 2025

Elon Musk is not going after efficiency. He is not going after making these things better for people. He’s trying to steal Medicaid so that he can enrich himself.

democracynow.org
Feb 19, 2025

Ultimately, Latinos are a deeply working-class constituency that wants to see Democrats committed to fulfilling their promise for real, long-awaited paths to citizenship.

msnbc.com
Feb 19, 2025

There is absolutely backlash occurring to the Trump administration’s actions.

msnbc.com
Feb 19, 2025

This is why you fight these cowards. The moment you stand up to them, they crumble.

msnbc.com

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