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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Capitol Police Suggestion for Permanent Fencing Around Capitol Faces Criticism
Progressives say that permanent fencing would only increase harmful policing tactics that have failed in the past.
AOC, Pelosi Say Trade Bans by Robinhood on GameStop Stocks Warrant Inquiry
Retail investors were able to increase the price of GameStop's stock after hedge funds had attempted to “short” shares.
AOC Asks Who’s Leading the House GOP — Kevin McCarthy or Peddlers of QAnon?
Ocasio-Cortez made the comments while discussing QAnon Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene.
AOC on Biden’s Slate of Climate Justice Orders: “We Helped Shape the Platform”
Wednesday’s executive orders pulled largely from progressive proposals like the Green New Deal.
Striking Workers in New York City Win Wage Hike After Surge of Solidarity
Workers at the Hunts Point Produce Market have approved a new three-year contract, ending a week-long strike.
AOC Skipped Inauguration to Join a Strike
She went to Hunts Point Produce Market in the Bronx to express solidarity with 1,400 striking produce workers.
AOC Calls for Canceling Student Loan Debt as Biden Extends Pause on Payments
Progressives have long argued the president has the legal authority to unilaterally cancel all student loan debt.
AOC Criticizes Biden’s Stimulus Plan, Says $1,400 Payments Should Be Full $2,000
The plan by Biden would pay every American $1,400, supplementing the $600 payments that were made weeks ago.
Reps Say Republicans Are Voting Against Impeachment Out of Fear
Rep. Jason Crow says Republican lawmakers have told him that they fear for their lives if they vote for impeachment.
AOC Describes Capitol Breach: “I Thought I Was Going to Die”
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez places the blame for the Capitol attack directly on Republican lawmakers who egged on the mob.