The truth is that we have the resources to make sure every American lives in economic security. What we need is the political will to stand up to the powerful special interests that control our economy and political system.
Companies like Amazon—which is owned by the wealthiest guy in America—last year paid zero in federal income taxes.
That's less than you paid.
How does that happen?
Why does that happen?
The answer: we have a corrupt political system. That's the simple fact.
I know nothing matters anymore & we’ve all been desensitized, but it IS absolutely bonkers that the Republican president’s adult son is calling for people to be expelled from the party & that the religious & moral right is so silent regarding such public crassness and vulgarity.
The ideas we are talking about—a livable planet, health care as a right, a humane immigration system, disability justice, a living wage for all—are not radical ideas. These are issues of basic justice.
This country does not just belong to the 1%.
Not just massive corporations.
Not just wealthy campaign contributors.
Not just the political and economic establishment.
It belongs to all of us.
I don't think massive corporations like Amazon, Delta, Eli Lilly, FedEx, JetBlue and Netflix should continue to get away with paying $0 in federal income taxes.
We're going to make them pay their fair share.
And we're going to invest in the working people of this country.
The American people have had enough.
They are sick and tired of profitable corporations like Amazon, General Motors, Eli Lilly and Delta making billions in profits yet paying nothing in federal income taxes.
I've had enough too.
We're going to make them pay their fair share.
This campaign is about human solidarity.
Are you willing to fight for someone without health care even if you have insurance?
Are you willing to fight for immigrants even if you are native-born?
Are you willing to fight for America's children even if you have none?
Trusting God’s plan is the only secret I know in the gentle art of not freaking out.
I'm not sure what is making your emotions feel a little tangled tonight. But I do know when I spend a few minutes reminding myself of God's promises, my problems are put back in perspective.