Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez News & Analysis by Truthdig

The Con of Diversity

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Jul 8, 2018 Racial diversity in the hands of the ruling elites—political and corporate—is a tool for preserving white privilege, wealth and power. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

After New York’s Electoral Upset, Eyes Turn to Massachusetts

STEVE LeBLANC / The Associated Press Jul 8, 2018 Ayanna Pressley, an African-American Boston City Council member, is mounting a primary challenge to Democratic U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano. Her friend Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's victory inspires her. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Ocasio-Cortez Takes Democratic Senator to Task on Twitter

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jul 2, 2018 The self-proclaimed socialist challenges the notion her politics can only find success in the Bronx. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Restless Democratic Newcomers Bringing Change to Congress

LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Jul 1, 2018 Ready or not, change is coming to the House Democrats. Across the country, a new generation is making its way to Washington. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

What Joe Crowley’s Defeat Has to Do With Democratic Party Superdelegates

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Jun 28, 2018 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's win shows how grass-roots pressure to democratize the party—mounting since 2016—is starting to pay off. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

How a Socialist Latinx Millennial Beat a Wall Street Favorite

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jun 27, 2018 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's win in New York's 14th Congressional District primary could be a harbinger of progressive change. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Prominent Democrat Loses in N.Y. Primary; 3 Trump Picks Win GOP Contests

STEVE PEOPLES, DEEPTI HAJELA and MEG KINNARD / The Associated Press Jun 26, 2018 Democratic Rep. Joe Crowley of New York is toppled by a liberal activist, and in Republican primaries all three of the president's candidates advance. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )