The bill, which could get a vote this week, leaves out numerous Democratic priorities while funding what Republicans sought the most.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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‘The Squad’ Defines Its Place in the Movement
In a talk at Howard University, the four dynamic leaders discuss de-centering the role of leaders.
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When It Makes Sense to Challenge Incumbents in Primaries
Today on TAP: The DCCC shouldn’t have the last word
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Silicon Valley’s Big Apple Gambit
The four biggest tech firms are all opening offices in a very specific section of Manhattan, which happens to be the home district of one of their chief antagonists in Washington.
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The Decade in 11 Movements
The 2010s saw a surge in activism. Here are some of the highlights.
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The Left-Right Battle Over Defining Poverty
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wants the federal poverty line to better reflect the realities of modern life. The Trump administration wants to do the opposite.
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Mayor Pete vs. AOC on Religious Left Values
Rolling Stone says the religious left should welcome Pete Buttigieg’s ‘public embrace of Christianity,’ but AOC’s ‘love thy neighbor’ politics reflects the Catholic Worker roots of democratic socialism.
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AOC’s Endorsement Rally Revealed a Committed Sanders Movement
The diverse crowd of nearly 26,000 in New York shared a rationale for supporting the Vermont senator for president.
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Trump Feeds on Hatred. Four Members of Congress Clap Back.
The president stokes race-baiting and potentially worse in service of his re-election campaign. Democrats must continue to call out these distractions and his epic failure to address the real concerns of average Americans.
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Democratic Leaders Rake In Corporate Cash as “the Squad” Sticks With Small Donors
A Sludge analysis of new second-quarter campaign finance reports has found that the Democratic leaders in the House combined to take in nearly $1.2 million in contributions from corporate and trade association PACs.