Do you know of anyone who can live on $7.25 an hour? No, you don't, because it is a starvation wage. We've got to end that absurdity and finally raise the federal minimum wage to at least $15 an hour.
Today, we're proud to announce our support for @NinaTurner’s run for Congress in Ohio’s 11th!
Nina Turner is a huge ally to our movement and the creation and implementation of the #GreenNewDeal is a crucial part of her campaign.
Cost to run US health care system:
—$2,497/person
Cost to run Canada's single-payer system:
—$551/person
The next time someone tells you we can't afford Medicare for all, remind them that our profit-driven system costs *4x more* to run than Canada’s single-payer system.
Let Texas be a warning to all of us: we NEED public ownership of utilities. Having a for-profit motive for necessities threatens life and should not be tolerated in a modern society.