In a searing indictment of the American healthcare system, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) has branded the current state of affairs as “barbarism” in an upcoming episode of Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-Vt.) podcast.
The stark reality of unaffordable healthcare and housing costs has forced countless individuals to make impossible choices, and Ocasio-Cortez is resolute in her commitment to fighting for a more just and equitable society.
The preview of Wednesday’s episode, released on Sunday, features Ocasio-Cortez lamenting the cruel trade-offs people are forced to make between basic necessities like medicine and rent and the constant fear of uncertainty that comes with being unable to afford medical care.
Ocasio-Cortez’s impassioned remarks paint a vivid picture of a system that prioritizes profits over people, leaving millions to suffer in silence. She refuses to accept a future where such barbarism is tolerated and instead calls for collective action to demand change.
The congresswoman’s words are a rallying cry for a generation of Americans who are fed up with the status quo and are demanding a better future. As a leading voice in progressive politics, Ocasio-Cortez, alongside Sanders, has been instrumental in shaping policy and pushing for radical reform.
Their advocacy for “Medicare for All” legislation is a testament to their unwavering commitment to creating a more just and compassionate society.
The podcast, launched in conjunction with Sanders’ book “It’s OK to Be Angry about Capitalism,” has become a platform for progressive voices to share their vision for a better America.
The episode featuring Ocasio-Cortez is a powerful reminder of the urgent need for change and the importance of collective action in shaping a more equitable future. As Ocasio-Cortez so eloquently puts it, “to live, we have to fight for each other.”
