"It's beautiful to see so many people all over the country standing up for democracy and against authoritarianism. This is no time for factions or political infighting; we face an existential emergency, and we all need to unite against that threat. I see signs all over supporting so many causes, and I love them all. But I want to take a moment to talk about why we are here."
"When Trump talks about immigrants taking American jobs, or Venezuelans moving fentanyl into the country, he's looking for diversions. All these things drive attention away from the fact that the 400 richest Americans now have $6.6 trillion, $1.2 trillion more than they did a year ago, and more than the total wealth of the 170 million people in the lower 50 percent."
Massive, energetic street demonstrations show widespread resistance to authoritarianism and strong civic engagement. The protest energy includes support for many causes and inspiring speakers. The roots of recent political shifts include racism, sexism, and political missteps, along with deepening economic inequality. The Democratic Party has too often aligned with Wall Street and billionaires, contributing to concentrated wealth. Policy choices since Reagan reduced taxes on the rich and allowed inequality to grow across both parties. Wealth concentration and diversionary rhetoric about immigrants distract from economic injustice. Without confronting radical inequality, universal healthcare, quality education, and the end of homelessness and poverty remain unattainable.
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