Aída Chávez

Aída Chávez is a journalist based in Washington, D.C., covering Congress and the impact of public policy on diverse communities. Prior to joining The Intercept, she worked for The Hill and Cronkite News – Arizona PBS. She graduated from Arizona State University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and a Bachelor of Arts in political science.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Leads Opposition to Coal Puppet Joe Manchin for Top Senate Energy Slot

Aída Chávez — Nov. 30

At a Friday press conference, Ocasio-Cortez expressed the “controversial opinion” that politicians should not be funded by the industries they regulate.

Barbara Lee’s Race for Joe Crowley’s Old Leadership Post Is a Test of Progressive Strength in the House

Aída Chávez — Nov. 27

No similar progressive campaign is being run for any other position, including speaker, majority leader, or majority whip.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rashida Tlaib Aren’t Finished Challenging Incumbent Democrats Who Come Up Short

Aída Chávez, Ryan Grim — Nov. 18

Incumbent Democrats are about to start showing a lot more interest in a Green New Deal.

Republicans Used a Bill About Wolves to Avoid a Vote on Yemen War

Alex Emmons, Aída Chávez — Nov. 14

Republicans snuck in language that would block a floor vote on whether Congress should direct President Donald Trump to end U.S. support for the Yemen war.

Progressive Caucus Won’t Say Whether It Supports Nancy Pelosi for Speaker

Aída Chávez — Nov. 9

Nancy Pelosi is confident she will return to the Democratic majority as speaker, but the Progressive Caucus is not saying whether they support her bid.

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