Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Sanders Had Already Endorsed Biden’s Candidacy — Now He’s Endorsed Biden’s Program
A joint task force composed of Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden supporters released its policy recommendations last week. Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez applauded the program — even though it rejects Medicare For All and other leftist policies.
Otto Fors
July 13, 2020Why is AOC with the NYPD?
Politicians love photo-ops with police. But this is not OK for a self-proclaimed "democratic socialist."
Nathaniel Flakin
April 20, 2020Sanders Voted for the Latest Corporate Bailout: What This Reveals for Socialists
The U.S. Congress recently passed a $2 trillion bailout package, the largest in U.S. history. Most of the money will go to the wealthiest individuals and corporations. Even though he originally spoke out against it, Bernie Sanders voted for the deal.
Tatiana Cozzarelli
April 3, 2020Reform, Not Revolution: The Squad
The Squad is giving a new face to socialism in the U.S.—unfortunately, it’s one that supports the Democratic Party, the U.S. military, and capitalism.
Sonja Krieger
April 1, 2020Sanders in Queens: A Working-Class Revolution… at the Ballot Box?
Senator Bernie Sanders held a giant rally in Queens where he got the endorsement of representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. He made many progressive demands—but claimed that these can all be achieved by voting. Impressions from a reporter at their first Sanders rally.
Nathaniel Flakin
October 23, 2019AOC Follows Pelosi, Trump’s Lead By Voting Big Bucks For Military
Last Thursday, the House of Representatives passed legislation that will, once signed into law, set one of the highest caps ever on the discretionary budget for the Pentagon and related programs. The Democratic Party that now controls the House voted by a vast majority in favor of the bill, and, remarkably, so did Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rashida Tlaib.
Sonja Krieger
July 31, 2019Abolish the Concentration Camps, Abolish the U.S. Southern Border
The concentration camps at the southern border are symptomatic of the imperial practices of both parties. These camps, along with the southern border, must be abolished.
Caleb De Jong
July 10, 2019Release All Detained Immigrants, Shut Down Detention Camps!
Conditions inside US detention camps at the border are a humanitarian crisis.We demand the immediate release of all imprisoned immigrants and the closing of the detention camps.
Madeleine Freeman
July 3, 2019Socialists Must Be Anti-Imperialists
Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are the most prominent self-described socialists in the U.S. right now. But can they be socialists without opposing U.S. imperialism?
Nathaniel Flakin
May 21, 2019AOC Lines Up with Pelosi, Bolton and Trump in Support of Coup Attempt in Venezuela
The coup attempt in Venezuela, orchestrated by Trump's National Security Advisor John Bolton, has been condemned by socialists around the world. "Democratic socialist" congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, however, is siding with Republican and Democratic Parties in support of U.S. imperialism.
Nathaniel Flakin
May 6, 2019