When we see institutions of power... that somehow anti-White discrimination, anti-male discrimination...
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.
It seems to be that the argument is that seeking to have 30 percent of your hires be people of color is anti-White discrimination.
Thank you so much, Mr. Chairman. Ms. Ocasio-Cortez. I found some of the opening statements quite interesting that we heard from our witnesses here today, plenty of claims being thrown out there.
Aspirations are not antithetical or in any way a violation of Title VII under our Court's precedence...
When we see institutions of power, and that is reflected in almost any institutional organization of power, and when we even just try to have the basic acknowledgement that it would be good to encourage not an unreflective body, not…
I would like to seek unanimous consent to enter into the record this follow-up letter from 21 AGs.
I think the question here is not whether people can file complaints and charges with the EEOC. It is who is filing them and why, and the aspirations themselves are consistent with our goals.
A company, a large company, perhaps a company like Disney or any other employer, aspiring to maybe have about 30 percent of new hires and having a goal of 30 percent of new hires being from diverse backgrounds or people of color, and the…
Thank you so much Mr. Chairman. Throughout history, Americans have fought for and championed civil rights.
What I can say is what is factually accurate around the state of our laws, and that is aspirations are not unconstitutional.
Suburbs have essentially already begun pursuing a defunding of the police.





