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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."
By Lucy Diavolo
AOC Shut Down an Anti-Socialist Call for a Girl Scout Cookie Boycott
She's a former scout herself.
By Lucy Diavolo
People Tweeted Their Support for Ilhan Omar With #IStandWithIlhan
Controversy over Israel and an Islamophobic attack have people speaking out.
By Lucy Diavolo
Rashida Tlaib Called Out Racism in Congress At Michael Cohen's Hearing
“I’m pretty direct."
By Jameelah Nasheed
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.
By Destine Grigsby
Representatives Can Now Use Their Federal Allowance to Buy Tampons
Because they're necessary supplies for governing.
By Brittney McNamara
This Activist Delivered Over 750,000 Postcards to Congress to End Gun Violence
"It was literally bringing communities together."
By Lucy Diavolo
AOC Gave a Powerful Speech About the Green New Deal
“Today is a big day for people who have been left behind."
By Lucy Diavolo
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."
By Alyssa Hardy
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.
By Lucy Diavolo
What It's Like Starting a Career in Politics as the Daughter of Mexican Immigrants
My goal is not to find comfort.
By Christian Becerra
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.
By Lucy Diavolo
Sorry, Joe Lieberman: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Looks Like the Future of the Democratic Party
"New party, who dis?"
By Lucy Diavolo
The Diversity Now Present in Congress Gives Me Hope for the Future
“It’s now up to us to hold them to those promises.”
By Hadiya Afzal
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."
By Roberta Gorin-Paracka
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is Still Dancing Despite Right Wing Outrage
"Wait till they find out that Congresswomen dance too!"
By Lucy Diavolo
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How Women Representatives Marked a Historic Transition in Congress With Fashion
From Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s white suit to Ilhan Omar’s hijab.
By Alyssa Hardy
Rashida Tlaib: "We're Gonna Impeach the Motherf*cker"
"In the face of this constitutional crisis, we must rise.”
By Christianna Silva