Facts Over Fear Will AOC Be the Democratic Nominee in 2028?
I joined my friend and colleague, Desmond Price, of Independent Thought on Friday afternoon for what is becoming our regular Friday news roundup. If you didn’t get a chance to check it out, please enjoy the full video above.
We dished on it ALL including:
Fake feminists flying to space and what that meant for womankind here on Earth.
My feelings on cosplaying girl boss and why commodifying feminism has killed the movement towards equity (and how we push back).
Alexandria Ocasio Cortez’s rise to fame in the Democratic Party and will it cinch her Presidential the nomination in 2028?
Will America ever have a woman in the White House? (Desmond is more optimistic than I am — but I can be persuaded!)
Sen. Lisa Murkowski acknowledges that she is “scared” to push back against Trump. We talk about why acting in the interests of the people you represent — even when afraid — is a true sign of leadership.
RFK Jr. spoke on the topic of autism, a topic he clearly knows nothing about.
A quick rundown if you want to jump to a section (thank you, Desmond) for piecing these out:
1:23: “Let them Eat Space”
6:57: My issues with “Girl boss” feminism (can we please stop using that phrase)
16:00: Our debate on AOC’s chances to win in 2028 (and upon watching it back I think Desmond’s optimism has swayed me a little. What do you think?)
24:02: Are the Republicans afraid of Trump? And what do we do if they are?
30:01: RFK Jr.’s disgusting comments about neurodivergent people and our response.
Check out the full episode (download above) or watch from the Substack app.
Do you think Gayle King and Katy Perry’s trip to space was impactful or performative for us mere mortal women on earth? Does Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have a chance to win in 2028? Who would you like to see run if not her? And how did RFK Jr.’s comments on neurodivergent people make you feel as we watch our nation descend further into the jaws of fascism?
Until next time, take care of yourselves and each other.
In solidarity,
Natalie