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AOC Misses Being Able to Leave the House in Sweats

“I can’t go anywhere in public and just be a person."

Nancy Pelosi Says Impeachment Could Be Too “Divisive”

“He’s just not worth it.”

AOC Shut Down an Anti-Socialist Call for a Girl Scout Cookie Boycott

She's a former scout herself.

People Tweeted Their Support for Ilhan Omar With #IStandWithIlhan

Controversy over Israel and an Islamophobic attack have people speaking out.

Rashida Tlaib Called Out Racism in Congress At Michael Cohen's Hearing

“I’m pretty direct."

I Protested for the Green New Deal at Mitch McConnell's Office

Sadly, it was easier to imagine McConnell ignoring us than listening to us.

AOC Is Officially a Comic Book Superhero

In the name of the people!

Representatives Can Now Use Their Federal Allowance to Buy Tampons

Because they're necessary supplies for governing.

This Activist Delivered Over 750,000 Postcards to Congress to End Gun Violence

"It was literally bringing communities together."

AOC Gave a Powerful Speech About the Green New Deal

“Today is a big day for people who have been left behind."

Women In Congress Wore Suffragette White to Protest Trump's State of the Union

"Wearing suffragette white and continuing the fight for equality at the #SOTU."

AOC Called Out the "Broken Mentality" of Democrats' Establishment Politics

Anonymous Dems reportedly said they're encouraging an effort to challenge her in the next primary.

What It's Like Starting a Career in Politics as the Daughter of Mexican Immigrants

My goal is not to find comfort.

Donald Trump Can Declare a National Emergency to Get His Wall. Here's Why He Shouldn't.

It’s a case of hating the player and hating the game.

The Diversity Now Present in Congress Gives Me Hope for the Future

“It’s now up to us to hold them to those promises.”

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Swearing-In Accessories Had Historic Implications, Too

"Next time someone tells Bronx girls to take off their hoops, they can just say they’re dressing like a Congresswoman."

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is Still Dancing Despite Right Wing Outrage

"Wait till they find out that Congresswomen dance too!"

Rashida Tlaib: "We're Gonna Impeach the Motherf*cker"

"In the face of this constitutional crisis, we must rise.”