Alexandria Ocasio-CortezVerified account

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US Representative,NY-14 (BX & Queens). In a modern, moral, & wealthy society, no American should be too poor to live. 💯% People-Funded, no lobbyist💰. She/her.

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    11 Dec 2020

    Last January I was sworn in for my first term in Congress. So, what have we accomplished since then? Let’s take 2(ish) minutes to review.

    2 Years in 2 Minutes with AOC
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  2. May 21

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  3. May 21

    We will never, ever tolerate antisemitism here in NY or anywhere in the world. The recent surge in attacks is horrifying. We stand with our Jewish communities in condemning this violence. You can help. Take NYC’s free, 1hr bystander intervention course:

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  4. Retweeted
    May 20

    Tomorrow on , 's interview with . The New York congresswoman opens up about the trauma of the January 6 Capitol riot, "60 seconds could have meant potentially the difference between what we have right now and a martial state."

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  5. Retweeted
    May 19

    ‘This is our business because we are playing a role in it’ — AOC expertly tied U.S. policy to the Palestinian crisis, saying that the U.S. has a ‘responsibility’ to stand up to injustices

    AOC Expertly Ties U.S. Policy to the Palestinian Crisis
    ‘This is our business because we are playing a role in it’ — AOC expertly tied U.S. policy to the Palestinian crisis, saying that the U.S. has a ‘responsibility’ to stand up to injustices
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  6. Retweeted
    May 19

    Ms. Viola Fletcher — the oldest survivor of the Tulsa race massacre (in the green jacket) — tells Congress she turned 107 two weeks ago and this is her first trip to Washington: “I’m here seeking justice, and I’m asking my country to acknowledge what happened on May 31, 1921.”

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  7. Retweeted
    May 19

    "We're going to keep going until we win $15. We're going to keep fighting until we win a union!" -

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  8. Retweeted
    May 19

    . talks about how only raised wages for about 5% of locations "We're not buying it. We're not falling for it. I'm here to tell directly that you're not going to do this as a PR effort and trick us. It's time to step up and be honest."

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  9. May 19

    Some tips on calling Congressional offices: 1. Don’t be scared! Our lines exist to receive your calls. 2. Call YOUR member. The one who represents your district. Look it up in the above link. 3. Be KIND and clear. You can firmly state your position without being cruel.

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  10. May 19

    It must be said here - amplification is necessary but not sufficient. Traction on this issue is very dependent on your calls to Congress. Retweets aren’t enough. Call your member of Congress & let them know how you’d like to be represented on this matter:

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  11. May 19

    The United States should not be rubber-stamping weapons sales to the Israeli government as they deploy our resources to target international media outlets, schools, hospitals, humanitarian missions and civilian sites for bombing. We have a responsibility to protect human rights.

    🚨 🚨 🚨 BREAKING NEWS: is preparing to introduce a resolution that would block the United States’ planned $735 million sale of bombs to Israel.
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  12. May 18

    See you there 😉

    . and will attend a national McDonald's worker strike tomorrow ahead of the chain's annual shareholder meeting.
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  13. Retweeted
    May 18

    🚨🚨 and will join McDonald's workers' strike tomorrow

    BREAKING: Sen. and Rep. will be joining fast-food workers ON STRIKE tomorrow for a livestream at 12PM ET. We'll be sharing our stories, spreading solidarity, and fighting for fair pay! Watch live on Facebook and Twitter!
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  14. May 17

    Learn more about Brad and his policy proposals (which are very exciting and include items like public solar + banking!) here:

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  15. May 17

    Why ? Brad co-founded the NYC Council’s Progressive Caucus. He helped bring participatory budgeting to NYC. He’s fought to protect freelancers from wage theft & for Uber/Lyft drivers to earn living wages. He’s fought racial discrimination in our schools and policing.

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  16. May 17

    Budgets are moral documents. That means the leader who oversees NYC’s budget has a profound moral responsibility to everyday people. deeply understands that responsibility & has long been true to it. NYC: Elections are next month! Vote Brad Lander for Comptroller 🗳

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    Our city needs a just recovery. That’s why I’m running for NYC Comptroller. So proud to have in my corner. But to truly achieve a more equitable future for ALL in NYC, we need you on the team:
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    May 16

    The devastation in Gaza is unconscionable. We must urge an immediate ceasefire. The killing of Palestinians and Israelis must end. We must also take a hard look at nearly $4 billion a year in military aid to Israel. It is illegal for U.S. aid to support human rights violations.

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  18. May 16

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  19. May 16

    So are the extensively researched, painstaking conclusions from the UN, Human Rights Watch, and B’Tselem (among the largest human rights orgs in the world and in Israel) considered “outbursts” too? Or is that just a descriptor MSN reserves for the women legislators quoting them?

    AOC calls Israel ‘apartheid state’ in Twitter outburst over Gaza attacks
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  20. Retweeted
    May 14

    "Israel has the absolute right to live in peace and security, but so do the Palestinians. I strongly believe that the United States has a major role to play in helping Israelis and Palestinians to build that future,” writes . 

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    May 15

    MSNBC’s : “Palestinians are at best third-class citizens in the nation of their birth. The idea that it’s even remotely controversial to call what Israel has imposed on Palestinians a form of apartheid is laughable.”

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