I am leading the demand with @ocasio-cortez.house.gov—along with 75 House Democrats—that Secretary Marco Rubio reverse the Department of State’s threat to reproductive freedoms around the globe. (1/2)

When Jeff Bezos bought WaPo, he immediately took control of the opinions section. Now, he's laying off hundreds of journalists, including those covering Amazon. This isn’t a coincidence. It’s the result of billionaires with vested political agendas taking over our media.

Intimidation is an age old tactic to qualm public dissent and outrage. This Administration is going after public figures to encourage the American people to self-censor. But we will not be silenced, and we will not accept this violation of our First Amendment Rights.

Black history is American history. The music, the movements, the sacrifice, the triumph - it has all shaped who we are. In celebrating Black History Month, let us learn the untold stories and honor those who paved the way for progress.

Thank you to Mr. Chaskin's Longwood Prep students for asking Chancellor Samuels and I great questions about civic engagement, public service, and the issues affecting their communities. Longwood's teachers and administrators are building an empowered community of student leaders.

This week, I had an incredible opportunity to gather with some of our district’s Bangladeshi community leaders to discuss issues impacting the community. I look forward to our continued collaboration in NY-14.

Today on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we mourn the 6 million Jewish lives and countless others murdered by the Nazis. It’s on all of us to learn from this dark period in history, reject hatred and division, and work to stamp out antisemitism in all its forms.

Yesterday, a bipartisan coalition of legislators & survivors, including Paris Hilton, joined us to advocate for the DEFIANCE Act. Our bill will put power in the hands of victims of nonconsensual deepfake AI porn by giving them the right to sue their abusers. (1/2)

Health care monopolies on patient care screw over working families and destroy your ability to access affordable care. All so corporate CEOs, like those from CVS Health, can pad their pockets. We must break up big medicine. We need a Glass-Steagall for Health Care.

Calling all NYC youth between the ages of 14 and 24: Summer is right around the corner! ☀️ Applications for NYC’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), the nation's largest youth employment program, are now open until February 27th. Apply today⬇️ application.nycsyep.com

Exciting news! The 3-K and Pre-k applications are open from January 14 through February 27! Families can apply: 💻 Online at MySchools.nyc 📞 Calling 718-935-2009 😊 Visiting a Family Welcome Center

I am saddened to hear of the passing of a civil rights leader and former constituent, Claudette Colvin. At just 15, she refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus, serving as a catalyst for the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the end of segregation. Rest in power, Claudette🕊️

While our nurses work to negotiate with employers, management is responding to their justified demands with avoidance and delays. Nurses are the backbone of patient care in New York City. We must stand beside @nynurses.bsky.social as they strike for fair contracts.

The Iranian government’s violent crackdown on demonstrators is horrific and must stop now. All people have the right to protest their government without fear of violence. I support the Iranians taking to the streets to call for a better future.

AOC: This has now become what we feared most about ICE for a long time—that it would be used as an anti-civilian force with no accountability. At the end of the day, what we saw today was a murder, and murders in cold blood need to be prosecuted.

There is an explosion of AI generating explicit images of children. And it's not just actresses. Across the country, more and more teenage girls are becoming victims of deepfake harassment. Congress must step in and pass my DEFIANCE Act to ensure victims can seek justice.

New York’s private healthcare CEOs pocket millions in salaries while our nurses on the frontlines are overworked and underpaid. Our communities and nurses deserve better. I'm proud to stand with @nynurses.bsky.social as they fight for fair contracts and the dignity they deserve.

This year we joined the House Committee on Energy & Commerce and served on the Subcommittees on Energy, Health, and Oversight & Investigations. We look forward to hitting the ground running on E&C next session. To wrap up 2025, here are this year's Top 5 Moments from Committee.

Happy Kwanzaa! May this holiday be filled with light and unity.

Merry Christmas! Wishing you all a joyful holiday and incredible new year.

Washington’s refusal to regulate AI is a corruption story. Just ask Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson.

Trump ran on a promise that ICE would go after the “worst" criminals. But the real crime is in oligarchs taking $170b from your healthcare and food assistance to form a secret police force. Our country has defeated fascism before and it is time we fight to uphold our legacy.

The normalization and acceptance of Islamophobia in our politics is disgusting. Our Muslim neighbors are not Republicans’ scapegoats for antisemitic attacks and Trump’s failed policies. We must absolutely condemn Islamophobia loudly and hold those perpetuating it accountable.

📢 Open enrollment ends today, Dec. 15th, for health coverage starting Jan. 1. For coverage beginning Feb. 1, individuals have until Jan. 15th. After the Jan. 15th deadline, people will have to wait until November, unless they qualify for a special enrollment period.

Hanukkah Sameach! Wishing you all a heartwarming and festive holiday season.

I am horrified by the attack on a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia. My thoughts are with the victims and our Jewish communities in NYC mourning. As antisemitism rises across the world, we have a moral obligation to stamp it out everywhere it exists.

I'm devastated by the news of a mass shooting at Brown University. My heart is with the victims, their families, and everyone impacted.

If Republicans don't extend ACA subsidies, people are going to die. Now, they’re trying to tie Americans' health care to abortion restrictions that kill women. It’s absolutely a non-starter. We won’t allow Republicans to use the lives of women as the political cost of extension.

NYC is a union town. I am proud to stand with the over 200 Amazon drivers at the DBK1 facility in Woodside who joined the Teamsters and are fighting for the pay and benefits they deserve. Amazon must recognize their union and start bargaining for a fair contract now.

On Monday, I joined community leaders in the South Bronx for a listening session to identify shared priorities for 2026. Working with our local service providers, organizers, and small businesses is incredibly meaningful. I’m honored to keep doing this work together.

Absolutely devastating news. My heart is broken for her family. Let us keep her loved ones in our thoughts and continue to pray for Staff Sgt. Wolfe. apnews.com/article/nati...

As holiday travel picks up, we have heard reports of travelers being detained by DHS. If you are a NY-14 constituent worried about detention, consider filling out an ICE privacy release form. This form allows my office to contact ICE on your behalf ⬇️ bit.ly/dhsprivacyform

This weekend, I joined @grownyc.bsky.social, Throggs Neck Community Alliance, and volunteers for a food distribution in Throggs Neck. We distributed 1,500 pounds of fresh produce, halal turkeys, and chicken to over 350 community members ahead of Thanksgiving. (1/2)

Trump's economy is being held up by a massive AI bubble. A recent study found that of 300 companies that owned generative AI tools, 95% reported zero return on their investments. We will not entertain a bailout of these companies should this bubble pop.

This Transgender Awareness Week, we celebrate the resilience, courage, and beauty of the trans community. Your lives matter, your stories matter, and your right to thrive and exist authentically is non-negotiable. We stand with you today and every day🏳️‍⚧️

Republicans have been trying to deflect and diminish Trump’s close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein by delaying the release of the Epstein files. But now they can’t hide. It’s time for the truth to come to light and for the DOJ to release the files.

Starbucks employees have long fought against consistently unpredictable schedules, short staffing, low pay, and unfair labor practices. Today, @sbworkersunited.org is striking to demand progress in stalled negotiations. Solidarity✊🏽

This Veterans Day, we extend our gratitude to our veterans in The Bronx, Queens, and beyond for their service. Congress has a duty to protect those who defend us. That’s why we will continue to fight for the health care and housing services our veterans earned.

Victoria’s husband has cystic fibrosis. Without health insurance, his medication costs $300,000 per year. Republicans’ failure to extend ACA subsidies means that Victoria and her husband won't be able to afford their insurance. These are the stakes for working people in this fight. We cannot cave.

🗳️NY-14, it’s Election Day! Polling places are open until 9 PM tonight. Find your poll site ⬇️ findmypollsite.vote.nyc

The Penn Station Access project will shorten commute times and offer new routes to critical access points for everyday working people. @repritchie.bsky.social and I are urging Amtrak to ensure that the project is delivered on time and not delayed to 2030. www.norwoodnews.org/exclusive-ao...

In 2 days, Donald Trump will cut off SNAP benefits for more than 3 million New Yorkers. Not because the USDA doesn't have the money, but because he thinks starving people helps him politically. @reprileyny.bsky.social and I led a letter demanding that Trump reverse course and fund SNAP now.

The Trump administration has a rainy day fund that will keep SNAP from expiring in November. Trump is refusing to use it. Funding SNAP isn't a choice he can make. It's a legal obligation. USDA must release the funds and stop punishing the American people. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/u...

(1/2) To those in NY-14 and beyond with family and loved ones in Jamaica, we stand with you in this moment of uncertainty. We are wishing the people of Jamaica safety and strength as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall.

Happy Tihar to all those in NY-14 and beyond who are celebrating! We hope this festival brings you great happiness and peace.

Don’t forget: the deadline to submit projects for the Congressional App Challenge is October 30th, 2025 at 12:00 pm ET. NY-14 students can register here⬇️ ocasio-cortez.house.gov/services/con...

Happy Diwali to all those celebrating in NY-14 and beyond! We wish you a Diwali full of joy and peace - may the festival of lights illuminate your life with happiness and prosperity. 🪔

Republicans are trafficking the lie that this shutdown is because Democrats want to give undocumented immigrants free health care. That's not true, and it's not the law.

Unlike Trump, I don't care if someone likes me or not. That will never change the fact that I'm going to fight for them to have health care. I want MAGA to have health care. I want MAGA to be paid a living wage.

House Republicans are saying that they are doing all of this work, but they are twiddling their thumbs and refusing to negotiate. I have never seen people who hate working this much. They need to pick up the phone.