[2020 Election]
Rep. Raskin: “We want to spread the word about how to make sure our election is fair and accurate. We want to counteract the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and make sure everyone knows how to vote safely.”
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REP. ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ
House Report: 20 Ways to Secure a Full and Fair Election During Covid
AOC, Schumer Demand FEMA Release Funeral Assistance for COVID-19 Victims’ Families
[FEMA Funeral Assistance for COVID-19 Victims]
U.S Senator Charles Schumer. “FEMA must use its latest authority to do the right thing during this crisis—exactly what they did after Hurricane Sandy— and make available the funeral funds Rep. Ocasio-Cortez and I have been asking for.”
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Formerly Homeless Activist Beats 20-year Incumbent in Missouri Primary
[Cori Bush]
Bush: “They counted us out. They called me – I’m just the protester, I’m just the activist with no name, no title and no real money. That’s all they said that I was. But St. Louis showed up today.”
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Hoyer Denounces Republican for Calling AOC A “Fucking Bitch”
[Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez\Rep. Yoho]
The Hill: He told her that she was “disgusting” and “out of your freaking mind, ” and as he walked away, Yoho added: “Fucking bitch.”
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Portland: House to Introduce Bill Requiring Feds Identify Themselves
[Portland\Trump’s Secret Police]
The Nation: “The bill would require on-duty federal agents display not just the name of their agency, but the individual agent’s last name and identification number.”
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AOC Cruises to Victory, Bowman Poised for Major Upset Win
[New York City Primary]
With nearly all precincts in Engel’s Bronx and Westchester County-spanning district reporting, Bowman topped the chart by a 61%-36% margin, according to BOE tallies.
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Black Star News Endorses AOC, Bunkeddeko, Newsome, and Bowman
[Black Star Editorial]
The Black Star News believes candidates Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Chivona Newsome, Adem Bunkeddeko and Jamaal Bowman will all fight in Congress for the change Black and Brown New Yorkers need.
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Queens Community Groups Sue To Block City-Backed Luxury Buildings
[Flushing Creek Waterfront\FWRA LLC]
The groups filing suit are Chhaya Community Development Corporation, MinKwon Center for Community Action and the Greater Flushing Chamber of Commerce. They are joined by local activist Robert Loscalzo.
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Bernie Sanders Endorses School Teacher Jamaal Bowman for NY-16 Primary
[Jamaal Bowman\Senator Bernie Sanders]
Senator Bernie Sanders: “Jamaal understands that low-income families are locked out of opportunity…In Congress, he will lead the fight for investing in our public schools, ending mass incarceration, and addressing the housing crisis.”
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