Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Pension funds are massive pools of money that fund retirement for teachers, city workers, and other public employees. These funds invest throughout our economy, & the sheer size of pension plans in the US economy (~$5.5 trillion according to @PensionDialog) make them powerful. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Oct. 21, 2021

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Actually good, major climate news: today New York City is announcing its public pensions are fully divesting out of the fossil fuel industry and into renewables & climate - a massive shift of about $50 billion. 🌎 This move is led by NYC workers. Here’s why this is a big deal.⤵️ — PolitiTweet.org

Joined by @AOC, Mayor de Blasio today announces $50 billion divestment from fossil fuels + new investment in renewa… https://t.co/1Ddmpe0B04

Posted Oct. 21, 2021

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I sit on the Financial Services Cmte & often see how Wall St leverages risky &/or unpopular investments onto public pensions, taking bets and setting up workers to hold the bag. As fossil fuels sink in popularity, pension funds have been an important source for fossil fuel $. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Oct. 21, 2021