Trump pits immigrants against other working people. But we have a common enemy | Alejandra Gomez and Greisa Martinez Rosas
Briefly

The article discusses the retreat of Democratic leadership from bold policymaking to more conservative positions, undermining public trust. It highlights that 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, facing burdens of debt from healthcare, childcare, and student loans, while homelessness rises. Taxpayer dollars are misallocated towards immigration enforcement and detention centers, rather than essential programs. The call to action emphasizes the need for a collective movement to refocus priorities on mutual support and addressing the needs of both immigrants and non-immigrants, recognizing shared struggles in the face of a common adversary.
Over the last few years, we have witnessed some leaders of the Democratic party retreat from delivering bold policies that would address people's struggles and aspirations.
Our obligation is to radically shift the public's consciousness to center our interdependence as working people—immigrants and non-immigrants alike.
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