{
  "id": 568092,
  "title": "Why progressives are backing off “Woke 1”",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/why-progressives-are-backing-off-woke-1",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T12:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Vox",
    "slug": "vox",
    "url": "https://www.vox.com/america-actually/498647/why-progressives-are-backing-off-woke-1"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) appeared at a rally in Los Angeles on April 12, 2025. During the event, Ocasio-Cortez referenced a quote from Chi Ossé, a New York City Council member, who stated that \"Woke 1 was crazy.\" Ocasio-Cortez explained that the rhetoric used during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown was not a reflection of her current views. This quote highlights the evolving stance of progressive Democrats, who are now focusing on present policies to better people's lives. The strategy appears to be working, as illustrated by the political careers of Zohran Mamdani, Francesca Hong, and others who have distanced themselves from controversial policies but still secured victory in their respective races.",
  "summary": "Welcome to The Midterms, Actually. Every week I’ll be writing about two things: one big idea or trend I see forming across the 2026 primaries, and one thing I’m hearing from a voice on the ground. Let’s get into it. One big idea: Lessons from “Woke 1” Earlier this week, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) flashed […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}