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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Progressives Hope Paygo Exemptions in House Rules Will Pave Way for Big Reforms
Legislative responses to the COVID and climate crises no longer will require offsetting tax increases or budget cuts.
Trump’s Biggest Opposition on $2,000 Stimulus Checks? His Own Party.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Congress could “pass $2,000 checks this week if the Senate GOP agrees to stand down.”
Critics Blast $600 Stimulus Checks That Won’t Cover 1 Month’s Rent for Most
The $600 checks are half of what a coronavirus economic aid package offered most Americans earlier this year.
AOC Slams Democrats for Shutting Progressives Out of Policy Negotiations
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warned Friday that a one-time check of $600 is “not enough.”
Months After AOC Demand and Federal Suit, USPS Releases Redacted DeJoy Calendar
DeJoy has wasted no time resuming sweeping operational changes that dramatically slowed mail delivery nationwide.
As COVID Spikes, It’s Normal to Feel Helpless. Let’s Turn Fear to Activism.
This will be a long, hard winter. Let’s also make it a busy one.
AOC, Omar and Tlaib Back Effort to Keep Deficit Hawks Out of Biden Admin
The pressure campaign demands that austerity proponent Bruce Reed be kept out of the White House.
Progressives Say Any Cabinet Post for Rahm Emanuel Is Unacceptable
The former mayor is notorious for his role in covering up the 2014 police murder of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.
AOC and Cori Bush Join Protest Outside DNC to Push Biden on Climate Action
Activists staged an occupation outside the DNC in support of the Green New Deal and a lobbyist-free cabinet.
This Election Proved That Medicare for All Is a Winning Demand
Just about every congressional member this year who ran for reelection while supporting universal health care won.