Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

On the Need for Dissent and Debate in These Urgent Times

On the Need for Dissent and Debate in These Urgent Times On the Need for Dissent and Debate in These Urgent Times

Congress has to figure out how to debate and vote remotely. We can’t accept government by “unanimous consent.”

Mar 31, 2020 / no-paywall / John Nichols

A volunteer speaks to an older voter through a glass door.

How to Canvass During a Pandemic How to Canvass During a Pandemic

Progressive insurgents are reimagining their campaigns thanks to the coronavirus. 

Mar 17, 2020 / no-paywall / Ross Barkan

Kendra Horn Is Radical… for Oklahoma

Kendra Horn Is Radical… for Oklahoma Kendra Horn Is Radical… for Oklahoma

Democratic centrism may not inspire voters nationwide—but in one of the nation’s most conservative states, it can seem downright revolutionary.

Feb 18, 2020 / Feature / Rebecca Grant

AOC Tells Democrats How to Get It Right in 2020

AOC Tells Democrats How to Get It Right in 2020 AOC Tells Democrats How to Get It Right in 2020

“For anyone who accuses us for instituting purity tests,” she says, “it’s called having values. It’s called, giving a damn.”

Jan 1, 2020 / John Nichols

Who Tops the 2019 ‘Nation’ Honor Roll?

Who Tops the 2019 ‘Nation’ Honor Roll? Who Tops the 2019 ‘Nation’ Honor Roll?

It’s been a big year in progressive politics. The Nation recognizes the year’s top progressive people and ideas shaping the future.

Dec 24, 2019 / Feature / John Nichols

Bernie and AOC’s Green New Deal for Public Housing Act Would Transform America

Bernie and AOC’s Green New Deal for Public Housing Act Would Transform America Bernie and AOC’s Green New Deal for Public Housing Act Would Transform America

The proposed legislation would cut 5.6 million tons of carbon emissions and create 240,000 jobs.

Nov 14, 2019 / Daniel Aldana Cohen and Julian Brave NoiseCat

More Than a Campaign: Bernie’s Candidacy Is a Movement

More Than a Campaign: Bernie’s Candidacy Is a Movement More Than a Campaign: Bernie’s Candidacy Is a Movement

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Bernie Sanders on Saturday before a crowd of 20,000 supporters calling for revolution.

Oct 21, 2019 / Shirley Ngozi Nwangwa

AOC Knows What She’s Doing

AOC Knows What She’s Doing AOC Knows What She’s Doing

What are the risks and benefits of Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s endorsement of Bernie Sanders?

Oct 16, 2019 / Jeffrey C. Isaac

Bernie Sanders Is Back

Bernie Sanders Is Back Bernie Sanders Is Back

The senator turned in a robust debate performance and finished the night with the news that he will be endorsed by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar.

Oct 16, 2019 / John Nichols

The Bronx May Send a Homophobic Democrat to Congress

The Bronx May Send a Homophobic Democrat to Congress The Bronx May Send a Homophobic Democrat to Congress

Rubén Díaz Sr. is a socially conservative City Council member whose district neighbors AOC’s. In a crowded Democratic primary, he may just win.

Oct 11, 2019 / Ross Barkan

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