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Early life and education Ocasio-Cortez was born in the New York City borough of the Bronx on October 13, 1989, the daughter of Sergio Ocasio-Roman and Blanca Ocasio-Cortez (née Cortez). She has a younger brother named Gabriel. Her father was born in the Bronx to a Puerto Rican family and became an architect; her mother was born in Puerto Rico. Ocasio-Cortez lived with her family in an ...
Jun 27, 2018 · Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is an American Democratic Socialist who made headlines in 2018 when, at the age of 28, she beat out a 10-term New York Democrat incumbent in a congressional primary.
Jun 12, 2024 · Washington, D.C. — Ahead of the vote on the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) submitted nine amendments that collectively seek to end practices from the United States that have contributed to human rights abuses.
About. Early Life. Born in the Parkchester neighborhood of The Bronx, Alexandria’s parents moved the family 30 minutes north to Yorktown in search of a stronger public school for her and her brother. Alexandria’s mother was born and raised in Puerto Rico and worked throughout her childhood as a domestic worker.
Aug 10, 2021 · When Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was barricaded inside her office during the Capitol insurrection on January 6, she not only feared that mob would kill her, but that she would be raped if...
Jul 2, 2024 · Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (born October 13, 1989, Bronx, New York, U.S.) is an American politician and activist who began representing New York’s 14th congressional district (NY-14) in 2019. Taking office at the age of 29, she became the youngest woman to serve in the U.S. Congress.
Apr 2, 2023 · Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez arrived in Washington as the ultimate Democratic disruptor. Four years into her House career, she’s embracing a new role: team player.
Jun 26, 2024 · In a closely watched primary, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, has emerged victorious, securing her position as the Democratic candidate for New York’s 14th Congressional District. The ...
Feb 16, 2024 · When Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez erupted on the national stage back in 2018 in a stunner of a Democratic primary, a lot of Establishment Washington braced for the arrival of a Tea Party-style...
Jun 25, 2024 · June 25, 2024 at 2:00 AM PDT. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has gone mainstream. The 34-year-old New York Democrat skyrocketed to national fame in the last half decade for her ambitious ...
