Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

U.S. Rep. Cori Bush, D-St. Louis County, poses for a photograph at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Bush became the first Black woman ever to represent Missouri in the U.S. House on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021.

Now A Congresswoman, Cori Bush Looks To Bring Activist Power To The Legislative Process

Jason Rosenbaum

U.S. Rep. Cori Bush, D-St. Louis County, said she hopes to harness her experience as an activist in Ferguson to spur legislative action around policing policy.

Senator Kamala Harris, Democratic vice presidential nominee, speaks during the Democratic National Convention at the Chase Center in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. Harris's prime-time speech is the first glimpse of how Joe Biden's campaign plans to deploy a history-making vice presidential nominee for a campaign that has largely been grounded by the coronavirus. Photographer: Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images

DNC Live Coverage: Wednesday, Aug. 19

Follow live updates and analysis of the Democratic National Convention. Wednesday's speakers include House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former President Barack Obama.

DNC Live Coverage: Tuesday, Aug. 18

Follow live updates and analysis of the Democratic National Convention. Tuesday's speakers include New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and former President Bill Clinton.

U.S. Rep. Lacy Clay and Cori Bush are the two main candidates in the Democratic primary for Missouri's 1st Congressional District.

Government, Politics & Issues

Insurgency Vs. Staying Power: Bush-Clay Rematch Latest Bout In National Democratic Conflict

Jason Rosenbaum

The Clay family’s staying power in St. Louis politics is unmatched.For more than 50 years, Lacy Clay and his father, Bill, have represented Missouri’s 1st Congressional District — creating one of the strongest political organizations in the state’s modern history and one that’s withstood a number of tough challenges.

Cori Bush (at left) and Amy Vilela both took on establishment Democrats during their respective 2018 congressional runs.

Government, Politics & Issues

Cori Bush, Amy Vilela And Fellow Progressives Look Beyond 2018 In 'Knock Down The House'

Evie Hemphill

It’s been about a year since New York’s Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other progressive women around the country were busy taking on powerful Democratic…

Democratic U.S. Rep. Lacy Clay talks with supporters Tuesday night at a Pasta House restaurant in University City. Clay easily defeated his 1st District Republican challenger Robert Vroman.

Government, Politics & Issues

Clay’s influence in D.C. and Missouri grows with Democratic control of the U.S. House

Jason Rosenbaum

It’s fair to say this past election cycle was bad for Missouri Democrats. U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill lost re-election. Democrats made no gains in either…

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Cori Bush prepare to take a photo on Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Sqwires Restaurant in St. Louis.

Government, Politics & Issues

Up-and-coming Democrat stumps for challenger to incumbent St. Louis congressman

Jason Rosenbaum

A Democrat challenging incumbent Congressman Lacy Clay is getting a boost from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who made national headlines earlier this year by…