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Videos Show “Unfathomable Cruelty” of Border Patrol Against Haitians at Border
“This system simply can't be reformed,” said Rep. Rashida Tlaib.
AOC Unveils Bill to Extend Unemployment Checks That Kept Millions From Poverty
The bill would extend unemployment benefits that kept millions out of poverty last year until February of 2022.
“Send It Back” — Squad Tells Senate to Reject Rahm Emanuel’s Ambassadorship
“You can value Black life, or you can confirm Rahm Emanuel to an ambassadorship. Pick one,” wrote Rep. Jamaal Bowman.
Ocasio-Cortez Says $3.5T Bill Is an Opportunity to Provide Immigrants Refuge
Though many have lived in the U.S. for decades, Temporary Protected Status holders have few pathways to citizenship.
AOC Pans Greg Abbott’s Pledge to End Rape in Texas: “GOP Laws HELP Abusers”
The Texas abortion ban gives "abusers & coercive partners a powerful new tool to intimidate,” Ocasio-Cortez pointed out.
AOC Skewers Gov. Greg Abbott on CNN for Saying Texas Will “Eliminate Rape”
The New York congresswoman said Abbott's comment in the context of access to abortion comes out of “deep ignorance.”
Ocasio-Cortez Slams Manchin for $3.5T Bill Opposition, Points Out Exxon Ties
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez panned the senator, pointing out his close ties to Exxon lobbyists.
Progressives May Have to Vote Against Infrastructure to Rescue Climate Spending
The Progressive Caucus needs to vote against the infrastructure bill if it is decoupled from the budget-climate bill.
AOC Condemns Biden for Nominating Rahm Emanuel as Ambassador to Japan
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called the selection “deeply shameful” given the former Chicago mayor's record.
750,000 Households May Face Eviction If Congress Doesn’t Act, Says Goldman Sachs
Meanwhile, states have disbursed just 11 percent of the $46.5 billion in rental assistance from the federal government.