Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

This is a technique of the GOP, to take dry humor + sarcasm literally and “fact check” it. Like the “world ending in 12 years” thing, you’d have to have the social intelligence of a sea sponge to think it’s literal. But the GOP is basically Dwight from The Office so who knows. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

And in the meantime, as we continue fighting for Medicare for All, a living wage, & more: Unionize your workplace. Demand a raise. And don’t stop until you get one. 💪🏽 — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Ultimately, living in a moral society, a good nation, means establishing some basic standards of dignity: - healthcare as a right - a living wage - public education that prepares for civil society + economy (which now shld incl college) - all people having power in the economy — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

When we say “tax the rich,” we mean nesting-doll yacht rich. For-profit prison rich. Betsy DeVos, student-loan-shark rich. Trick-the-country-into-war rich. Subsidizing-workforce-w-food-stamps rich. Because THAT kind of rich is simply not good for society, & it’s like 10 people. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

US GDP is at an all-time high. As a nation, we are more prosperous than we ever have been. But that’s simply not the lived truth. Even now, I’m paid similar to a doctor or corporate lawyer - many who‘d think they are “rich,” but it’s nowhere near what we actually mean in policy. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

It’s a big part of what makes this Chase tweet so bad. It’s the idea that if you choose to have any expense beyond mere animalistic survival - an iced coffee, a cab after a 18hr shift on your feet - you deserve suffering, eviction, or skipped medicine. You don’t. Nobody does. https://t.co/XKo6ayPfRJ — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

The myth that bad credit or struggling w bills = irresponsibility is a heinous myth. Paying people less than what’s needed to live is what’s actually irresponsible. GDP + costs are rising, wages are not. That doesn’t mean YOU’RE bad. It means working people are set up to fail. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Now I’m going through a huge income transition compared to living off tips (which diff pay every week, very hard). & I have HEALTH INSURANCE, which now means I have fewer expenses. According to banks, I’d be more “responsible,” but my character hasn’t changed. Just my math. /3 — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

When I was waitressing, I used to jerk awake in the middle of sleep worried that I may have forgotten if a bill cleared, or if I had enough 💰 to pay a Dr in cash. Was that bc I was “irresponsible?” No. It’s bc I wasn’t being paid a living wage as cost of living skyrocketed. /2 — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Going from waitressing a year ago to now carries a LOT of life-adjustments. But 3 paychecks in has shown me how 1 of the greatest scams in US is the idea that financial struggle is due to “poor character.” It’s a huge myth designed to keep people from empowering themselves. /1 — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

In our house, we name a Queen of Hearts 👑 @NinaWest that is YOU! Thank you for being a relentless example of kindness, consciousness, compassion, and courage. Thank you for using your gifts to focus on voices + issues that deserve all the shine and elevation in the world. 🌎🏳️‍🌈 — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

RT @RashidaTlaib: In Michigan, it's 390% on a 14-day $100 loan. Get 'em @BernieSanders & @AOC https://t.co/mK7GW2I14q — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Hell yeah ✊🏿✊🏻✊🏽 #KnockDowntheHouse — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

If you don’t understand this man’s sign - or don’t approach it with a desire to - then you do not understand this political moment. The same folks who said Trump was impossible in 2016 are the same ones lecturing on what’s “electable” in 2020. Don’t buy it. Vote your values. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

The forces getting in the way of solving our climate crisis are politicians themselves + lobbyists. It is the willingness to bend to corporate power - the same ones that use coal miners’ plights for a tax break, yet refuse to pay for those same miners’ healthcare for black lung. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

All of this is to say don’t let any politician, no matter the party, lecture you about what is “possible” or “electable.” Don’t ever let a politician imply that working people are “less-than” or “uneducated” - aka that they are the ones in the way of solving the climate crisis. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

All of this is to say don’t let any politician, no matter the party, lecture you about what is “possible” or “electable.” Don’t ever let a politician imply that working people are “less-than” or “uneducated” - aka that they are the ones in the way of solving the climate crisis. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Then he said, “I like you. I can tell that you are genuine and fighting for us. You’re real and you get it.” I thanked him and his family from the bottom of my heart. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

I somehow got it out: “With all respect sir, how do you... manage to support both of us at the same time?” This is what he said: “I’ve been saying for years that climate change is our most important crisis. You’re one of the only ones who‘s been willing to be decisive on it.” — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

I was pretty astonished. We shook hands, he introduced himself, and told me he wanted to show his support. I could barely get my question out - I wanted to honor his positivity, yet respectfully find a way to ask, “How?” — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

About an hour ago, I was walking out of my office for the day. There was a man what I believe was his teenage son hanging a small sign they made outside my office (we let people leave well wishes on our wall). Astonishingly, his sign read: “Trump supporters for Ocasio-Cortez.” https://t.co/IjVKbvetEI — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

RT @thehill: Rep. @AOC becomes youngest woman ever to preside over House of Representatives https://t.co/cmJJOitm6k https://t.co/2uZLT4JHl9 — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

This is a dealbreaker. There is no “middle ground” w/ climate denial & delay. Blaming “blue collar” Americans as the main opponents to bold climate policy is gas lobbyist 101. We’re not going to solve the climate crisis w/ this lack of leadership. Our kids’ lives are at stake. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Today I presided over the House floor for the first time. Every day here is a sacred privilege + responsibility entrusted to me by my community. I never forget that, and moments like these drive it home. Thank you to the people of NY14 + beyond. This House belongs to all of us. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

Lastly, if anyone has recommendations for baby gear that folds up nicely or tips on how to prep a workplace for little ones, please give me your recs! If you’re a new mom/parent + could bring your babies / kids to work, what would help that? What would you want to see? ⬇️ — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

8. This is convo is bigger than parental leave - it’s a larger conversation about how modern work has grown so hostile to family life. It doesn’t have to be that way! Work + family can go together, but we have to break down the barriers that force people to choose between them. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

7. Additionally, paying a living min wage to our most junior staffers means they’re talented + capable (no 2nd job) to take over big-time situations, meaning senior staffers are confident enough in them to take parental leave and not feel like everything will fall apart. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

6. We make an effort to make our office family-friendly. We talk about what play mats + cribs we need along w/ our legislative agenda. My personal office can be used for pumping/feeding. Staff can bring their babies to work if they like & we are working to prepare to have them. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

5. Equal pay at work is about SO much more than the salary you offer. If you give dads less paid parental leave than moms, you’re contributing to the pay gap. If you see pregnancy or family as a workplace obstacle, you’re contributing to the pay gap. — PolitiTweet.org

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC

4. I want to reiterate how important it is to give dads full parental leave. I strongly encourage them to take the full time. I’ve heard the “normal” paternity leave is 2 weeks. That is NOT okay! As my partner says: “What do employers expect those new moms to do? Walk it off?” — PolitiTweet.org