alexandria ocasio-cortez
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was born October 13, 1989, also known by her initials AOC. She has served as the U.S. representative for New York's 14th congressional district since 2019, as a member of the Democratic Party. The district includes the eastern part of the Bronx, portions of north-central Queens, and Rikers Island in New York City.
Reps. Meng and AOC secure $190 million to address destructive flooding in Queens
Under the federal Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), local lawmakers were able to secure $190 million to address flooding in Queens over the next two years. The provision of the WRDA, which authorizes the Army Corp of Engineers to improve the nation’s water infrastructure, was originally introduced by U.S Representatives Grace Meng, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. While they secured $120 million in 2022, this year, an additional $70.8 million was allocated for Queens. (PoliticsNY 8/16/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Under the federal Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), local lawmakers were able to secure $190 million to address flooding in Queens over the next two years. The provision of the WRDA, which authorizes the Army Corp of Engineers to improve the nation’s water infrastructure, was originally introduced by U.S Representatives Grace Meng, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. While they secured $120 million in 2022, this year, an additional $70.8 million was allocated for Queens. (PoliticsNY 8/16/24) READ MORE>>>>>
AOC hits back at Fetterman after he quips House is worse than ‘Jerry Springer Show’
Progressive icon Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Friday hit back at Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) — who’s assumed a more middle-of-the-road image recently — for describing a nasty House Oversight Committee hearing as worse than the Jerry Springer Show. “I understand you likely would not have stood up for your colleague and seem to be confused about racism and misogyny being a ‘both sides’ issue,” Ocasio-Cortez wrote in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. “But I stand up to bullies, instead of becoming one.” The clapback came after Fetterman linked to an article detailing the hearing, which contained pointed personal barbs by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) against several lawmakers of color. The Pennsylvania Democrat wrote: “In the past, I’ve described the U.S. House as The Jerry Springer Show. Today, I’m apologizing to The Jerry Springer Show.”
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Progressive icon Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Friday hit back at Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) — who’s assumed a more middle-of-the-road image recently — for describing a nasty House Oversight Committee hearing as worse than the Jerry Springer Show. “I understand you likely would not have stood up for your colleague and seem to be confused about racism and misogyny being a ‘both sides’ issue,” Ocasio-Cortez wrote in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. “But I stand up to bullies, instead of becoming one.” The clapback came after Fetterman linked to an article detailing the hearing, which contained pointed personal barbs by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) against several lawmakers of color. The Pennsylvania Democrat wrote: “In the past, I’ve described the U.S. House as The Jerry Springer Show. Today, I’m apologizing to The Jerry Springer Show.”
(Politico 5/17/24) READ MORE>>>>>
ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ BASICALLY CALLS TRUMP A DOMESTIC TERRORIST
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) explained to Jake Tapper that Trump is not a normal candidate but a criminal who masterminded a domestic terror attack. Tapper asked Rep. Ocasio-Cortez about how all of these criminal cases against Trump look to an Independent voter and she answered: Has there ever been a president Republican or Democrat that has been subject to this level of criminal charges, indictments and investigations. This is not about party, this is not about politics, this is about corruption and criminality. We’re talking about an individual who ordered essentially a terrorist attack on the Capitol of the United States in order to retain power that, that is not about being a Republican. It is not about being a Democrat. It’s about being an unethical and individual who is subject and prone to criminality. And unfortunately, I, this is the state that we’re in and I actually think that the fact that it’s happening in so many places and so many jurisdictions cuts in the face of that. This is not just New York, this is Georgia, this is federal courts. (Politicususa 3/24/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) explained to Jake Tapper that Trump is not a normal candidate but a criminal who masterminded a domestic terror attack. Tapper asked Rep. Ocasio-Cortez about how all of these criminal cases against Trump look to an Independent voter and she answered: Has there ever been a president Republican or Democrat that has been subject to this level of criminal charges, indictments and investigations. This is not about party, this is not about politics, this is about corruption and criminality. We’re talking about an individual who ordered essentially a terrorist attack on the Capitol of the United States in order to retain power that, that is not about being a Republican. It is not about being a Democrat. It’s about being an unethical and individual who is subject and prone to criminality. And unfortunately, I, this is the state that we’re in and I actually think that the fact that it’s happening in so many places and so many jurisdictions cuts in the face of that. This is not just New York, this is Georgia, this is federal courts. (Politicususa 3/24/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
“We are here because fascist movements are global, and as a result progressive movements also have to be global if we are going to rise to the challenges of these times. The only way we are going to be able to dismantle our systems of injustice and inequality domestically is by joining together locally and transnationally. Your example is an example for us. ..This is an historic moment in the United States. And we want that level of representation to be reflected in a change in the relationship between the US and Latin America.” -Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on a historic delegation of Latino US legislators journeyed into the heart of progressive power in Brazil, Chile, and Columbia.9.18.23
Ms. Haley attacked Mr. Biden over how long it took to extend a White House invitation to Mr. Netanyahu after he re-entered office in December. In callbacks to the public fights between Mr. Trump and the “Squad,” she singled out Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, who is planning to skip the Herzog speech, and said “the Democratic Party is the definition of extreme.” She added, “It’s time to censure the Squad and get antisemitism out of America for good.” -Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez; New York Times; DeSantis, Haley and Pence Attack Democrats in Speeches Supporting Israel 7.17.23
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the left-wing Democratic congresswoman from New York City, tweeted: "Something tells me Jesus would *not* spend millions of dollars on Super Bowl ads to make fascism look benign." Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted her distaste at the campaign during the game
-Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez; BBC; "He gets us" Super Bowl Jesus commercial angers both left and right 2.14.23 |
Her theological credentials were called into question by defenders of the ads promoting the relevance of Jesus in modern society. Funders include the Green family of Hobby Lobby fame.
“That’s your take from a great Super Bowl ad reminding us of the truth, universal to all religions and all wisdom, that hate is bad?” lawyer Eric Owens tweeted. “Are you serious? You have jumped the shark.” Hydra Host CEO Aaron Ginn tweeted at the lawmaker: “Are you a theologian now? What can you not do?” Former Georgia state Rep. Vernon Jones replied to the congresswoman: “Then you don’t know how Jesus works!” --Washington Times; AOC ripped for ‘fascism’ claims about Christian ‘He Gets Us’ ads run during Super Bowl 2.23.23 |
Feb 3, 2023: DC Clothesline: GOP Kick Ilhan Omar Off Committee Over Criticisms of Israel, AOC Says Omar Was Actually Targeted For Being A ‘Woman Of Color’
House Republicans on Thursday scandalously voted to kick Rep Ilhan Omar (D-MN) off the Foreign Affairs Committee due to her past criticisms of Israel but Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) wants her followers to think they were motivated not by advancing Israel’s interests but instead by generic anti-black racism.
House Republicans on Thursday scandalously voted to kick Rep Ilhan Omar (D-MN) off the Foreign Affairs Committee due to her past criticisms of Israel but Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) wants her followers to think they were motivated not by advancing Israel’s interests but instead by generic anti-black racism.
Nov 11, 2022: CNN: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she feels in danger in current political environment
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said that she “absolutely” has felt her life is in danger since joining Congress, with her head always “on a swivel” when she’s in public amid the nation’s charged political environment.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said that she “absolutely” has felt her life is in danger since joining Congress, with her head always “on a swivel” when she’s in public amid the nation’s charged political environment.
May 2, 2022: New York Times: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorses Nina Turner in a rematch for an Ohio House seat.
Ms. Turner is challenging Representative Shontel Brown for a second time in Tuesday’s primary election, after Ms. Brown won a special election last year.
Ms. Turner is challenging Representative Shontel Brown for a second time in Tuesday’s primary election, after Ms. Brown won a special election last year.
Feb 19, 2022: Rolling Stone: ‘You’re a Creep Bro’: AOC Puts Tucker Carlson On Blast After ‘Booty Call’ Comment
Let’s face it: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez lives rent-free in Tucker Carlson’s head. Since her election to Congress in 2018, the Fox News host has devoted an enormous — if not downright obsessive — amount of mental energy to discrediting
Let’s face it: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez lives rent-free in Tucker Carlson’s head. Since her election to Congress in 2018, the Fox News host has devoted an enormous — if not downright obsessive — amount of mental energy to discrediting
Nov 11, 2021: Washington Post: House Democrats introduce resolution to censure Rep. Gosar over animated video that depicted him killing Rep. Ocasio-Cortez
A group of House Democrats is introducing a resolution to censure Rep. Paul A. Gosar (R-Ariz.) for posting an altered, animated video that depicts him killing Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and swinging two swords at President Biden.
A group of House Democrats is introducing a resolution to censure Rep. Paul A. Gosar (R-Ariz.) for posting an altered, animated video that depicts him killing Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and swinging two swords at President Biden.
Nov 9, 2021: MassLive: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calls Rep. Paul Gosar ‘creepy’ after he posts ‘fantasy video’ of killing her
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and others have condemned Rep. Paul Gosar after the Arizona Republican tweeted an altered anime video that depicted him killing her with a sword and attacking President Joe Biden.
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and others have condemned Rep. Paul Gosar after the Arizona Republican tweeted an altered anime video that depicted him killing her with a sword and attacking President Joe Biden.
Jan 29, 2021: People: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Slams Ted Cruz, Alleges He Endangered Her Safety: 'You Can Resign'
Ocasio-Cortez then retweeted Cruz's retweet, saying that while she is "happy to work with Republicans on this issue where there's common ground," Cruz was not a welcome ally.
"I am happy to work with Republicans on this issue where there's common ground, but you almost had me murdered 3 weeks ago so you can sit this one out," she said on Twitter
Ocasio-Cortez then retweeted Cruz's retweet, saying that while she is "happy to work with Republicans on this issue where there's common ground," Cruz was not a welcome ally.
"I am happy to work with Republicans on this issue where there's common ground, but you almost had me murdered 3 weeks ago so you can sit this one out," she said on Twitter
Jan 4, 2019: Harpers Bizarre: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Swearing-In Outfit Was a Nod to Suffragettes and Bronx Girls
For the momentous occasion, the 29-year-old Bronx native took the opportunity to pay homage to both Suffragettes and fellow Bronx girls with her outfit. For her own sartorial statement, Ocasio-Cortez donned an all-white suit, a nod to the suffragettes who first fought for women's right to vote.
For the momentous occasion, the 29-year-old Bronx native took the opportunity to pay homage to both Suffragettes and fellow Bronx girls with her outfit. For her own sartorial statement, Ocasio-Cortez donned an all-white suit, a nod to the suffragettes who first fought for women's right to vote.
