women in politics:
alexandria ocasio-cortez
Throughout American history, women have been oppressed and have not had as many opportunities as men have had. The first woman's rights convention took place in New York in 1848. During this convention, the declaration of sentiments was created. This declaration was modeled after the Declaration of Independence and fought for women's rights, like suffrage. The women that put together this convention set a precedent for women in the future that would have a rightful place in America, and we deserve for our voices to be heard. An example of a modern woman that fights for what she believes in, and fights for humanity, is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, also known as AOC. AOC was elected for New York’s 14th congressional district on June 26, 2018. She was 29 at the time, becoming the youngest congresswoman ever voted in. She has had many accomplishments during her time in office. During the government shutdown, AOC worked with a Youtuber during a livestream to support and raise money for Mermaids, an organization that supports trans youth. From this, she raised over $300,000 for the organization. Also during the government shutdown, she spoke on the floor of the senate highlighting that government workers were not being paid at this time. She spoke of her constituent, an air traffic controller at JFK international airport.
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During this speech, we were able to see how AOC can connect to the public and fight for their rights. One of her most famous accomplishments is introducing the Green New Deal. The Green New Deal addresses environmental concerns and a solution to fix them, while also creating new jobs and boosting the economy. Although many people oppose the Green New Deal because of how drastic it is, sometimes it is important to make big changes for the better long term.
