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American citizens are increasingly vocal about issues that impact their well-being, with polls indicating widespread support for progressive policies like Medicare for All and rent control. Yet, the realization sets in that politicians often fail to heed the needs of their constituents due to their reliance on campaign contributions from the very elites who benefit from maintaining the status quo.
The disparity in wealth has placed the middle class on precarious footing, and the system itself is labeled as functioning only to maximize profits, often at the cost of human life and environmental health. The commodification of every facet of life feeds a relentless cycle of exploitation where corporate interests continually eclipse the needs of ordinary people.