Deleted Tweets From Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.
Wow: Norma McCorvey (aka “Roe” of Roe v Wade) revealed on her deathbed that she was paid by right-wing operatives to flip her stance on woman’s right to choose. So, like many right-wing operations, it turns out a huge part of the anti-choice movement was a scam the entire time. QT @thefilmgoer: Something of a bombshell: Norma McCorvey, aka Jane Roe, switched sides on abortion in the '90s. In a new FX documen… https://t.co/XN3ZW2dsSM)
RT @60Minutes: Author Bill McKibben says we now have an opportunity to flatten another curve after coronavirus: “Flatten the carbo… https://t.co/mmsnJ1YFnW
RT @gbenaharon: Love how @AOC is always on message. QT @Public_Citizen: Here for @AOC’s Medicare for All mask. https://t.co/isN8UUwYCv)
If only there were some public fund billionaires could pay into along with everyone else that helps fund our infrastructure, hospitals, and public systems all at once. If could even be a modest % of what they earn every year. We could have an agency collect it and everything QT @teddyschleifer: Scoop — Bill Gates is exploring ways to convince other billionaires to donate more for coronavirus. Ideas that Gat… https://t.co/cbNvTYRWKa)
QT @SalazarSenate: 🚨IMPORTANT update for people who have been waiting more than 72 hours to hear back about their unemployment claims.… https://t.co/hEu3POSyTY)
And at some point our country must finally acknowledge that the killings of Ahmaud Arbery, Sean Reed, Sandra Bland, Tamir Rice, Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner, Rekia Boyd, Tanisha Anderson, and countless others are not isolated incidents or “bad apples.” It is systemic violence.
RT @ByRosenberg: The Seattle Times changed course to focus on stories that drive subscriptions - not clicks. Now we're at 41,000 dig… https://t.co/4Iyvy0FXfc
RT @pedroriosleao: The last person I've paid attention in this progressive rise at US was Aleandria Ocasio-Cortez (@Ocasio2018 ) She's pret… QT @TYTPolitics: Progressive Women Battle Political Machine In New Film, Knock Down The House Watch HERE: https://t.co/w0njLYlxcL https://t.co/IQxeaVz0kO)
RT @Masks4America: Today @AOC and @AkeemBrowderNYC joined us to bring masks to Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx. Akeem’s son was i… https://t.co/n12us8IQ1Y
RT @MTVNEWS: #CancelRent, the largest rent strike in almost a century, kicks off tomorrow, but it’s not just about canceling ren… https://t.co/COqvCrN0Tg
Community organizing toolkits, screening instructions, and teaching guides for middle school, high school, & higher ed can be found here: https://t.co/L6Wuoj2KQZ
Many young people ask me why & how I started running for office from a restaurant, w/o any special connections or big money. @knockdownmovie tells that story. Due to COVID, Netflix is releasing the film for free along w/ educational toolkit & curriculum: https://t.co/a4V7Hbtt3Q
If you’re a news outlet who spent time &effort covering protesters demanding we risk workers’ lives for a root touch-up, consider spending time on the #CantPayMay strikes across the country &ask what Congress is doing to protect ppl from foreclosures + evictions. Just a thought! https://t.co/U4b8002FEe
RT @ewarren: During this crisis, the last thing we need is large companies and predatory private equity firms buying out struggl… https://t.co/52WD4pNmky
RT @sahilkapur: Scoop: @EWarren and @AOC team up on a new proposal to halt big mergers during the coronavirus pandemic. Warren see… https://t.co/JcVd8jXfVo
By mailing people “applications” for absentee ballots that must be returned WEEKS in advance, NY risks a nightmare of bureaucracy &processing. People will be disenfranchised. If the NY wants to reduce in-person voting, then we should mail everyone a ballot, not cancel elections.
RT @JHWeissmann: Worth noting that the two members of Congress who’ve asked Jay Powell the most on-point, penetrating questions abou… https://t.co/BTiLDu3jw7
You can help the most COVID- impacted community in the US by volunteer to do a check-shift via the link above, or donating to local relief efforts here: https://t.co/LmEE6K2BVN https://t.co/lU1pTC7sKJ
RT @cspan: .@RepAOC @AOC: "It is a joke when Republicans say that they have urgency around this bill...you are not trying fix… https://t.co/IUsY8LTFY7
RT @mmcauliff: Says @AOC: "It is a joke when Republicans say they have urgency around this bill. The only folks they have urgency… https://t.co/1vuZP75SxR
RT @thehill: Rep. @AOC: "If you had urgency, you would legislate like rent was due on May 1st, and make sure that we include ren… https://t.co/hibMCuCToE
RT @QuickTake: During House debate on another #coronavirus rescue bill, @AOC said, “It is a joke when Republicans say they have ur… https://t.co/DL7j8YR42M
This deadline has now been extended through the end of the month. Still, if you're a Social Security beneficiary and this applies to you, fill out the simple tax reform ASAP. QT @RepAOC: Important notice for Social Security beneficiaries with dependents 16 or under: if you were not required to file ta… https://t.co/Mnpyz95ajs)
RT @MSNBCPR: TONIGHT, @AOC joins @Maddow for a live interview to discuss the coronavirus pandemic, what she is doing to help sto… https://t.co/PszpOjvYXG
RT @rafaelshimunov: Live right now on IG, after a long day of work, @AOC is mentoring young people on how to navigate one of the prohib… https://t.co/ADgFVqJLS6
You absolutely love to see it. This along with record low interest rates means it’s the right time for a worker-led, mass investment in green infrastructure to save our planet. *cough* QT @muckrakery: Oil prices now at “negative values,” meaning oil producers have to pay people to take it off their hands and store… https://t.co/nfDQnrLfj9)
RT @AOC: It is simply outrageous that Congress is considering voting on a small, patchwork bill after being out of session f… https://t.co/4hznyzFttH
Our April Town Hall is getting started now! Join us to learn more unemployment insurance, cash assistance, small business relief and resources for immigrant communities: https://t.co/gNXYGZE9Gk
RT @TheView: .@AOC on surgeon general singling out minorities to “step it up” and “avoid alcohol, tobacco, and drugs”: “That’s n… https://t.co/mn1QjMfvhQ
UPDATE: There's a new online tool that allows you to see the status of your relief check. You can also use this portal to sign up for direct deposit with the IRS. Paper checks will take 20 weeks to be sent, while direct deposits are occurring this week: https://t.co/ytT9o4h1DZ
RT @Carrasquillo: .@AOC w/ @residente on Puerto Rico health care disparities, already bad, & made worse in the age of COVID But this part… QT @AOC: ¡Gracias por la conversación, @residente! 🇵🇷 https://t.co/weOVtxjwoy)
RT @LisaDNews: NOW: @aoc at news conference, "the least we can do is help people bury their dead with dignity". Her NYC distric… https://t.co/JbUjCfP4fC
Please note, New York State will be shutting down its online application for unemployment insurance for a couple hours this afternoon in order to make updates. It will reopen at 7PM. They believe this will address some of the delays people have been facing.
RT @BernieSanders: While this campaign is coming to an end, our movement is not. Please stay in this fight with me. https://t.co/DYMDufgnBK
Looking for educational resources for your kids while schools are closed? The Smithsonian and the Library of Congress have posted materials online for children of all ages. Smithsonian: https://t.co/K9xNMz0n2Z
Last week I walked you through applying for unemployment. Tomorrow I’m walking NY14 small businesses through the Paycheck Protection Program & Disaster Loans + Grants. Keep workers on payroll & loans will be 100% forgiven - sole proprietors, too. RSVP: https://t.co/X5XD13x49l https://t.co/jbVK1Vyz6z
To all the people that said “there’s no evidence racial disparities in COVID impact don’t exist.” ⬇️⬇️⬇️ I represent the most impacted neighborhoods in the country: Corona & East Elmhurst. These are overwhelmingly Black & Latino neighborhoods. Louis Armstrong’s house is here. QT @MarkLevineNYC: Michigan has just started reporting on coronavirus cases by race. African Americans are 14% of that state's popula… https://t.co/whZJ9Qkt9V)
I incl that last detail to illustrate that these are HISTORICALLY Black &brown communities, which means they have been historically impacted by racist policies like redlining. This pandemic is happening in CONTEXT. & a lot of folks who deny racism have no idea what it really is.
Please help support NYC 2020 Census, add a #Twibbon now! https://t.co/bdqtDeqfME
Please help support NYC 2020 Census, add a #Twibbon now! https://t.co/bdqtDeqfME
RT @wsteaks: .@AOC just asked about this on Instagram “If anything I’ve gotten more ardent in my positions. But I think it’s funny all the… QT @peterdaou: Not sure what to make of this @politico piece on AOC claiming she's gone establishment. Her voice has been crucial… https://t.co/Hm9fntoehA)
On International Transgender Remembrance Day, we honor our transgender siblings and celebrate our heroes. Yesterday we lost the mother of the trans Latinx community in Queens, Lorena Borjas. Rest in power, Lorena.
And if you don’t have a domestic worker but would like to help, you can support the @domesticworkers #CoronaVirusCareFund here: https://t.co/MIlD4Hl5xx
RT @AnandWrites: I interviewed @Ocasio2018 today for @NewYorker, and she got so busy discussing Amazon, taxes, contract law, public… https://t.co/XQ2sALrvyA
RT @AnandWrites: The case for something like @Ocasio2018’s Green New Deal is bolstered by Paris unrest. Don’t solve the climate cri… https://t.co/RMwOfqY6k6
RT @AnandWrites: Beautiful words from @RevJJackson, delivered by @AOC at the @BernieSanders rally in Michigan. https://t.co/T8jHMjaurQ
RT @AnandWrites: At @KamalaHarris's lowest moments in the polls, she has outpolled @MikeBloomberg. That she is now out and he's just… https://t.co/9cYPJp4e1d
RT @AnandWrites: If your job is to explain politics, and you find yourself unable to fathom why real-change candidates have surged,… https://t.co/IBOqlLAS12