In The Thick

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Revolution

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made history this November, when she became the youngest woman ever elected to the United States Congress. In this episode, Maria and Julio are joined the 29-year old Latina from the Bronx for whom “community is a priority.”    ITT Staff Picks:

  • How some Democrats are rethinking their own party.
  • Learn more about what Alexandria mentioned: that 60% Puerto Ricans were denied FEMA aid and why.
  • The thrill of watching Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez bring her whole self to Congress, via Vox. 
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