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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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Nov 12, 2025

We cannot enable this kind of cruelty with our cowardice.

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Nov 12, 2025

We have federal workers across the country that have been missing paychecks.

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Nov 5, 2025

President Trump has threatened New York City if we dare stand up to him. The people of New York came together and we said, ‘You don’t threaten New York.’

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Nov 5, 2025

To me, it's this radical idea that working people have economic rights.

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Nov 5, 2025

And I think the message that that sends is that the Democratic Party cannot last much longer by denying the future.

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Nov 5, 2025

Our assignment everywhere is to send the strongest fighters for the working class wherever possible.

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Oct 27, 2025

We demand that we pay to care for our people instead of the flattening of Palestinians.

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Oct 27, 2025

In nine short days, we will work our hearts out to elect Zohran Kwame Mamdani as the next mayor of the great city of New York.

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Oct 16, 2025

I am sick of talking about these horse races.

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Oct 10, 2025

The charges are completely baseless.

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Oct 10, 2025

This is a dangerous escalation of Trump going after those who hold him accountable.

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Oct 10, 2025

Letitia isn’t backing down, and we need to support her in this critical moment.

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