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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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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

[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

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

democracynow.org
Feb 17, 2025

Homan has nothing. The Fourth Amendment is clear and I am well within my duties to educate people of their rights.

msnbc.com
Feb 17, 2025

Maybe he can learn to read. The Constitution would be a good place to start.

commondreams.org
Feb 17, 2025

The Fourth Amendment is clear and I am well within my duties to educate people of their rights.

commondreams.org
Feb 17, 2025

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

commondreams.org
Feb 17, 2025

He can threaten me with jail and call names all he wants. He's got nothing else.

commondreams.org
Feb 16, 2025

According to Congressional statute, becoming undocumented in the United States is a civil offense and not a criminal one.

alternet.org
Feb 16, 2025

Adams' coercion under Trump risks significant, long-term harm to the people of New York. We cannot afford it.

commondreams.org
Feb 16, 2025

The loss of the deputy mayors would be an unmitigated disaster for the city of New York and everyone in it.

commondreams.org

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