Alexandria Ocasio-CortezVerified account

@AOC

Congresswoman for NY-14 (the Bronx + Queens). 💯% People-Funded. In a modern, moral, and wealthy society, no American should be too poor to live.

Bronx + Queens, NYC
Joined April 2010

Media

  1. I hear the GOP thinks women dancing are scandalous. Wait till they find out Congresswomen dance too! 💃🏽 Have a great weekend everyone :)

  2. Jan 2
    Show this thread
  3. Jan 1

    A few more ways to gain traction: - Support a Federal Jobs Guarantee - Bailout Student Debt - Legalize Marijuana & Explore Reparations, Baby Bonds Here’s our Student Loan Cancellation Digital Town Hall w/ (from before my primary win!):

    Show this thread
  4. Spent my last Saturday in NYC before swearing in at the amazing . I used to come here as a teen in awe of the art in our community. In a time of skyrocketing costs, it’s critical that we support our local venues nurturing talent. Take care of the NuYo for me!

  5. In fact, I actually went to Missouri after my primary. I met w Ferguson activists + progressive organizers. A conservative even came to embed at one of our rallies there. You can tell she was inspired + struggled w/ Fox News bc our message resonated:

    Show this thread
  6. This time a year ago, I was bartending while running a long-shot campaign for Congress. That time felt so dark and yet so hopeful at the same time. Our odds were dismal + I was dismissed, but we felt that fighting hard for what’s right - even uphill - was worth it. Keep going.

  7. 🎶 Don’t be fooled by the plaques that we got, I’m still / I’m still Alex from the Bronx 🎶

  8. True love is radical because it requires us to see ourselves in all people. Otherwise, it isn’t love. Love is revolutionary because it has us treat ALL people as we would ourselves - not because we are charitable, but because we are one. That is love’s radical conclusion.

    Show this thread
  9. “We have to understand the emergency of the situation. Our leadership has failed us. Young people must hold older generations accountable for the mess they have created. We need to get angry, and transform that anger into action.” -

  10. When you realize Dwight may or may not have had a far-right YouTube Channel to challenge people to debate him 😂

  11. Throwback to when my niece tried to start a vlog 3 weeks before the election 😂

  12. “Until you start focusing on what needs to be done, rather than what is politically possible, there is no hope. If solutions within the system are so impossible to find, then maybe we should change the system itself.” - A must-watch.

  13. “You don’t need to have been convicted of a crime. Impeachment isn’t about punishment. It’s about cleansing the office.” - Sen. Graham himself established a standard that demands Trump’s impeachment.

    Show this thread
  14. ...and we have lift-off! 🌎🚀 Never underestimate the power of public imagination.

    Show this thread
  15. Getting our fireside chat on w/ for a progressive agenda and a better world 💪🏽🌎 Catch it tomorrow!

  16. Republicans: “She doesn’t know what she’s talking about!” Also Republicans:

  17. Yesterday, FLOODED Congress to demand our Select Committee on a . ✅ 1,000 youth ✅ 30 arrests ✅ 8 NEW cosponsors, repping ✅ 5.6 MILLION Americans, in ✅ ONE day Yes: In ONE day, 1,000 activists impacted 5.6 million Americans.

    Show this thread
  18. Plus I can never turn down an opportunity to try a new dance! 💃🏽

    Show this thread
  19. What a beautiful and touching evening we shared tonight for our community Chanukah celebration. Thank you Rabbi Mia for the opportunity of helping you light the shamash, and thank you for assembling the festivities! May tonight’s light and hope spark many others ✨

    Show this thread
  20. Your wholesome NYC moment of the day: our Jackson Heights Christmas Tree 🎄 + Menorah 🕎 lighting, with local troops caroling! MAJOR shout out to the volunteer Jackson Heights Beautification Group, as well as , , &

Loading seems to be taking a while.

Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

    You may also like

    ·