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.
I actually think that the discussions that were had in that time were quite fruitful.
I think that during this time, especially during COVID, there was a huge opening of the Overton window.
Of course, rhetoric in that time is not rhetoric that we would use today.
My understanding is that Francesca Hong has made clear her present stances to her electorate.
Making up a ‘woke’ problem results in putting civil & voting rights on the backburner.
During this time, and especially during COVID, there was a huge opening of the Overton window.
I want you all to see that. And because women can do anything, and I think it's badass that I'm going to be giving myself shots in the green room [as I] get my glam on.
In this political environment where this administration is denying reproductive care to women across the country, from abortion rights to the ability to carry out a healthy pregnancy, I think it’s important for us as leaders to have these…
Frankly, this administration has made pregnancy more dangerous than probably at any point in the last 30-plus years.
In the political context that we're in, in an administration that is dedicated to politicizing women's bodies and taking our choices away from us and punishing us around decisions to be pregnant or not be pregnant.
Democrats have a responsibility to build a winning coalition, and young people are engaging in mediums and conversations that we have a responsibility to attend to and be responsive to.
I haven't ruled out the possibility and I'm very humbled to the tremendous amount of support out there.
This administration is denying reproductive care to women across the country, from abortion rights to the ability to carry out a healthy pregnancy.
I am proud to reintroduce the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act alongside Representative Delia Ramirez and Senator Bernie Sanders to deliver a generational rebuild of our nation’s public housing stock.
Now more than ever, it is integral that Congress put forward bold solutions that ensure our nation’s housing stock is both affordable and resilient.
From record-breaking heat waves to extreme flooding displacing public housing residents, Americans are feeling the parallel impacts of the housing and climate crisis. Now more than ever, it is integral that Congress put forward bold…





