AOC, Boebert join calls for sexual misconduct accountability in Congress
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called the resignations an important turning point and said Cory Mills should also resign.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called the resignations an important turning point and said Cory Mills should also resign.
Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Lauren Boebert called for greater accountability for sexual misconduct in Congress after Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales announced their resignations amid allegations. The article reports bipartisan efforts to pursue further consequences and changes to how complaints are handled.
Representative calling for accountability and for Cory Mills to resign
Representative who announced his resignation amid sexual-abuse allegations and denied abuse
Swalwell's version of this story ↗
Representative who announced his resignation after admitting to an affair with a staff member
Gonzales's version of this story ↗
Representative pursuing pension consequences and urging people to report harassment
Boebert's version of this story ↗Former lawmaker calling for tighter congressional rules and safer reporting
President who signed legislation requiring the Justice Department to release Epstein-related files
Representative involved in preparing expulsion resolutions and scrutinizing other lawmakers
Representative whom Luna and Leger Fernandez said they were scrutinizing
Representative involved in preparing expulsion resolutions and scrutinizing other lawmakers
Representative whom Ocasio-Cortez said should resign and who remains under investigation
Outlets across the spectrum highlight the rare alignment between Ocasio-Cortez and Lauren Boebert in seeking accountability for sexual misconduct. LGBTQ Nation emphasizes Ocasio-Cortez’s sharp criticism of House Republicans for "playing politics" with allegations, while The Floridian focuses on her specific demand for Representative Cory Mills to resign following an ethics investigation.
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Representative whom Luna and Leger Fernandez said they were scrutinizing
Representative involved in preparing expulsion resolutions and scrutinizing other lawmakers
Representative whom Ocasio-Cortez said should resign and who remains under investigation
