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Five-word pledge splitting Democrats: Socialism v Capitalism — is a Democratic civil war afoot?
Capitalist or (democratic) socialist? That’s the question starting to drive a wedge between the moderate and AOC’s progressive wing of the Democratic Party. Party leaders say there’s nothing to see here, even after the three progressives New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed won their primaries earlier this week, which has the party’s leftward flank all but dancing in the streets.
In Spite of Defeat, AOC Says Vote on Her Psychedelic Bill “a leap” Forward
In Spite of Defeat, AOC Says Vote on Her Psychedelic Bill “a leap” Forward: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez saw her amendment promoting research into an array of drugs defeated for the second time this week, but she’s elated because math is done differently in Washington. Matt Laslo exclusive feature.
AOC Upset Sens. Cornyn & Cruz Open to Rick Perry’s Call for Shroom Research, Not Hers
AOC Upset Sens. Cornyn & Cruz Open to Rick Perry’s Call for Shroom Research, Not Hers
No One Knows Where President Biden is on Marijuana
President Joe Biden despised marijuana despite promissing medicinal benefits
AOC and Matt Gaetz Allies in New Front in War on Marijuana
Cannabis. By Lizzy Oakley Photography
AOC and Pressley Say Dem Leaders Caved to McConnell on Marijuana Vote
Progressive “Squad” members Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ayanna Pressley accuse Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her leadership team of merely playing into Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s hands on drug and marijuana policy