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Kshama Sawant is not a career politician. She is an activist who brings a passion for social justice to her work as a public servant. As a member of the City Council, Kshama pledges to be a voice for workers, youth, the oppressed and the voiceless. She only accepts the average workers' wage and donates the rest of her six-figure salary to building social justice movements.

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Kshama Sawant Calling Out The Hypocrisy Of The DNC & The Lockdown In Chicago [16:24 | AUG 25 2024 | Hard Lens Media] (youtu.be)
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Summary

  1. Kid Cabella from Hard Lens Media interviews activists including Nick Cruz from RBN, Dr. Jill Stein from the Green Party, and Seattle City Councilwoman Kshama Sawant.
  2. The discussion centers around the event "Disrupt the DNC" and critiques the Democratic Party's actions against third-party and independent candidates.
  3. Sawant highlights a disconnect between the Democratic Party's actions and the needs of working-class Americans facing a cost of living crisis and opposition to the war in Gaza.
  4. She emphasizes the need for a new political party that genuinely represents working people, criticizing both Democrats and Republicans for failing to do so.
  5. The conversation points to low enthusiasm for the Democratic Party, evidenced by empty seats at the DNC convention.
  6. Sawant stresses the importance of maintaining momentum for third-party movements and building an independent anti-war movement.
  7. The activists call for continued advocacy for a ceasefire and challenge the two-party system to better represent ordinary people's interests.
  8. They discuss the challenges facing the anti-war movement in light of Kamala Harris's nomination and her alignment with Biden's policies.
  9. The speaker argues that regardless of who is in the White House, the U.S. will continue to be led by a "warmonger in chief," with both major parties supporting militaristic agendas.
  10. They conclude by advocating for grassroots organization and participation in upcoming labor movements, emphasizing the need for independent leftist leadership and a militant labor movement.
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