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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 ). [9] She has a younger brother named Gabriel. [10] Her father was born in the Bronx to a Puerto Rican family and became an architect; her mother was born in Puerto Rico.
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.
Jul 10, 2024 · Washington, D.C. - Following the passage of the DEFIANCE Act in the United States Senate by unanimous consent, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who is leading the legislation in the House of Representatives, released the following statement: Issues: Criminal Justice Reform Public Safety. Read More.
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 10, 2024 · Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has introduced articles of impeachment against Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas over their failure to disclose gifts they have...
6 days ago · 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.
