USA: „Es war verrückt“: Die US-Demokratin Ocasio-Cortez und das Ende der Woke-Ära

USA: Ocasio-Cortez on the End of the Woke Era

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a left-wing Democrat, recently declared that "woke one was crazy" during an interview with ABC News. The term "woke" refers to a progressive and activist mindset that emerged with the #MeToo movement in 2017 and peaked during the global Black Lives Matter protests in 2020. Ocasio-Cortez's statement quickly became a talking point in the media and political landscape.

Media outlets, such as the New York Times and Los Angeles Times, questioned how her followers could dismiss her statement so easily and asked if they truly believed in it.

Political analysts and commentators have suggested that Ocasio-Cortez's comments might be an attempt to limit damage from her previous statements on criminal justice, immigration, and social policy. Some argue that her statement is an effort to distance herself from controversial positions, such as opposing police funding. She explained that "woke" positions on ethnicity, gender, identity, and language are now considered too dogmatic and that cancel culture is discouraging many voters.

The recent trend reflects a broader shift in American society, where a "vibe shift" has taken place, marking a conservative mood change in non-reactionary circles. This shift began after the violent death of George Floyd in 2020, which sparked worldwide protests and the Black Lives Matter movement. Since then, politicians have made dramatic statements and taken action, leading to a change in sentiment and a growing skepticism towards dogmatic "woke" positions and cancel culture.