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Contributions to Swing District Democrats by AOC Add Obstacle for Challengers

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The contributions also signal a retreat from the theory of change upon which Ocasio-Cortez originally ran.

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Sex Work Prosecution Changes in New York Are a Welcome Step — but Not Enough

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The idea of a clean divide between the innocent and exploited versus the guilty exploiters is fantastical cop ideology.

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Hollywood Lobbyists Intervene Against Proposal to Share Vaccine Technology

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The Fight to Clean Up the EPA

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“Why Are You Shooting Me?” The Family of Anthony Alvarez Is Waiting for Answers.

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