Needless to say, not everyone is having a positive reaction to the decision.

At the very least, politicians have the job of informing their constituents of things happening in congress.

She doesn’t wait for formal press conferences to make her political statements, either.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez smiling

She gets right onto social media and talks directly to people.

“What is important in moments like these is to not think in binaries.

There is no doubt that things are bad … And they may likely get worse.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez giving advice on stage

“Will I be a person who is safe and creates good for others?

Will I be a person who stands up?

… Or will I just be a passive, ‘neutral’ observer of it all?”

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez giving a speech to the public

Her statement ended with an encouragement to balance negative and positive emotions.

“You are allowed to be scared.

“Struggle lasts as long as we do.”