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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Sha’Carri Richardson Is Excluded From Relay, Her Last Option for the Olympics
Although suspended from individual races, Richardson could technically have been allowed to compete in the 4x100 relay.

AOC Calls Out “Racist and Colonial” Cannabis Policy in Olympic Games
The New York congresswoman also described the IOC's ban on a swim cap designed for Black swimmers as problematic.

Bowman Joins Protesters Urging Biden Not to Forsake Climate and Racial Justice
Rep. Jamaal Bowman pointed to the importance of keeping racial justice in focus in the infrastructure bill.

“Why Do Anything at All?” AOC Blasts Kyrsten Sinema’s Filibuster Defenses
The filibuster currently threatens the status of a number of Democratic bills, including infrastructure legislation.

Socialist India Walton Pulls Off Historic Upset in Buffalo Mayoral Race
Walton will likely win the mayorship, which would make her the first socialist mayor of a major U.S. city in 60 years.

AOC Leads 110 Representatives Demanding a Living Wage for Congressional Staff
“Generational wealth shouldn’t be a requirement to work in Washington,” said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

AOC Says Senate Democrats Are Blocking Their Own Party’s Agenda
“It's worth going it alone if we can do more for working people in this country,” said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Cori Bush, AOC Launch Inquiry Into Health Effects of Tear Gas Used by Police
Tear gas is disallowed in war, the lawmakers say, but police regularly use it on the people they’re supposed to protect.

For Trump, Cruelty Was the Point. Now It’s a Major GOP Fundraising Strategy.
“Owning the libs” and fleecing the base is the new Republican gold rush. It will be a wonder if the nation survives it.

AOC Blasts Manchin for Dark Money Ties, Suggests He’s “Intertwined” With Kochs
Sen. Joe Manchin is likely opposed to H.R.1 because it lessens the influence and cash flow of dark money, she said.