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There is a political civil war brewing on Capitol Hill, one between the old guard and the new progressive wing of the Democratic Party. The old guard wants to maintain the status quo, never moving too fast to not upset the delicate balance of power. The progressive wing believes the …

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D) defended her defund the police statement Thursday night during a virtual town hall. Although Republicans have largely weaponized the “defund the police” mantra to make their Democratic opponents appear “anti-cop” with a soft on crime approach, Cortez stands by her support of the defunding movement. However, …