Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Rick Smith: There has never been a better moment for American progressives to flex their muscles

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David Moscrop: Democratic socialism is about making the structures of society more fair. What left-wing leaders own, and what clothes they wear, tells us nothing about their commitment to it

Allen Abel: The Democratic women of the 116th Congress are already a force to be reckoned with. But are they a force to banish Trump?

A record number are running, and some are fighting the elections’ most pivotal and dramatic battles

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has put a brash, fresh face on unapologetic socialism in the United States. Can Americans—or even Democrats—get behind her?

Anne Kingston: The upstart 28-year-old democratic socialist upset long-time incumbent Joe Crowley, but don’t read too much into her victory