Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Totally blown away. $1M raised in direct relief for Texans in less than a day. As a thank you to everyone who contributed & amplified, I’ll be going to Texas this weekend to visit w/ @LaCongresista in Houston & highlight what’s happening on the ground. https://t.co/DSkTSqfbkZ — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Wow. We officially raised $1 million for Texas relief at 9:17pm. Thank you all so much. 🙏🏽 I’m at a loss for words. Always in awe of movement work. 💯% of this relief is going straight to Texan food assistance, homelessness relief, elder care, and more. https://t.co/DSkTSqfbkZ — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

I feel like I should do something if we hit $1M in Texas relief. What should it be? (Don’t be weird pls) https://t.co/1MJnHpfagF — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Holy smokes. Our Texas relief mobilization has already raised $325k for food, housing, elder care & direct relief straight to vulnerable Texans. This might be a little crazy... but can we raise $1M by midnight? 💯% goes to Feeding Texas, ECHO & more: https://t.co/TTIiNimja7 — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Fossil fuel billionaires are profiting off this nightmare. CFOs called it a “jackpot.” The reason GOP are scrambling to blame the Green New Deal is bc it’s the biggest legislative threat against the corrupt powers responsible for (& benefiting from) the suffering unfolding now. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

@imterribleathis I’m so bummed about it 😞 virtual hearings aren’t the same, I’m sorry — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Team AOC is launching relief efforts for Texas starting today. Our first effort is a partnership w/ 5 Texas orgs getting on-the-ground relief to Texans ASAP. If you’re able, please donate here - it’ll split your contribution to all 5. 💯% goes to them. https://t.co/TTIiNimja7 — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Yep. My turn comes up towards the very end, so anywhere between 40-70 minutes from now depending on attendance. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Greyscale trick doesn’t work either 😔 — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Why even have a printer if it refuses to print black and white documents because you’re out of blue ink 😤 — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

@katekelly @GameStop I’m towards the end - 3rd from last Dem. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

If Sen. Cruz had resigned back in January after helping gin up a violent insurrection that killed several people, he could’ve taken his vacation in peace. Texans should continue to demand his resignation. But don’t blame me for this, my points are on Amtrak! 🚊 — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

@thekoreanvegan @RepRaskin Can’t wait to try it! ☺️ thank you! — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

@choptopmoseley I’m doing 40 days for Lent but you can do whatever you want! Could be 1 day/week for 40 days. Or just one day! — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

3. If neither of the above apply but you are in a position to give or help others in this time, please consider doing so in the spirit of Tommy. He loved the world so much and dedicated his life to reducing suffering around the world. 💜 Thank you! https://t.co/VbJrcCQ3Ui — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

1. Does anyone want to join me? Rules are 1) No judgement 2) Make it your own (you can go full 40 days, just veggie Mondays, etc 3) Be inclusive (no need to observe Lent to join) 2. Please comment w your favorite veggie recipes below! I would like to avoid 40 days of Easy Mac 🙃 — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Ok everyone, I need help! A few weeks ago I told @RepRaskin that this year I wanted to adopt a vegetarian diet for Lent in memory of his son Tommy. Jamie said, “Well you’d have to do it the way Tommy would, which means bring people along with you!” ☺️ So, I have 3 requests: — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

@NickAPappas I hear ya. What gets left out in this convo is the massive racial wealth gap in the US. White high school dropouts are on avg wealthier than Black + Latino college grads. Education doesn’t close that economic gap & loans impact higher % of Black borrowers https://t.co/OMeiFBDnuq — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Average student loan debt in the US is ~$30k (LOTS have more) Many won’t fully feel $10k in forgiveness until after a Biden presidency is over, when they’ve spent 10 years paying off the other $20k+ Dems should be championing policy that people can feel ASAP. We need to go big. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Very wealthy people already have a student loan forgiveness program. It’s called their parents. The idea that millionaires and billionaires are willingly letting their kids drown in federal student loans & that’s why we can’t go big on forgiveness is about as silly as it sounds. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

RT @StrikeDebt: The legal authority to cancel student by executive authority is abundantly clear. https://t.co/4AaE0WF3Eb — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Republicans could trip over their own shoelaces and they’d still find a way to blame me, immigrants, LGBTQ+ people, the Green New Deal, BLM, anything but accept responsibility for their own actions and dealings. Ineptitude, bigotry, and corruption. Disasters in their own right. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

RT @BetoORourke: You’re the governor of a state where millions don’t have power, where people are literally dying of exposure, and you go o… — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Lastly, if you’re comfortable w including your personal story it helps a LOT. The details of your story can illuminate policy gaps & help Reps communicate to their colleagues. Representatives are human beings! Stories are persuasive &we can use your stories to convince others. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

You can be clear about your question: “Does Rep A support full student loan forgiveness?” (You can insert any detail/number here) Or “what’s Rep B’s stance on student loans? I can’t seem to find it.” Or “I want to thank Rep C for supporting forgiveness. It means a lot to me.” — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

It can feel a little intimidating to call your rep’s office the 1st time, but it’s totally fine. The line literally exists for you (our constituents) to call us! 📞 Some tips: Call YOUR rep! Say what neighborhood you’re from if you’d like & be kind! Staffers don’t deserve abuse. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

(Care much about a given issue, that is) Alternatively, if your rep sounds on the fence or hasn’t defined their stance on an issue yet, calls from constituents really can make a difference in nudging them to come out on an issue. Puts it higher on the priority list. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

If you feel your rep is doing the right thing, calling to thank them shows their district notices & appreciates their stance. Knowing constituents are watching & care creates positive pressure to stay strong. When you don’t think your constituents care much, it’s easier to cave. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

The reason it’s helpful to call YOUR rep even when they are doing the right thing is because reps are under a TON of pressure all the time. Sometimes it’s political pressure to change a stance, but sometimes it’s also time pressure vs other leg and you have to choose priorities. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Today is a great day to call your representative and ask what their stance on student loan forgiveness is! ☺️ And if you know & appreciate your rep’s stance on this or other issues, it’s helpful to call and thank them. You can find your rep’s info here: https://t.co/t177CriorL — PolitiTweet.org