Claire Valdez

Claire Valdez, a New York Assemblywoman and labor organizer, discusses her congressional campaign, focusing on housing reforms and Medicare for All. She advocates for abolishing ICE and increasing support for social housing. Melat Kiros, a progressive candidate from Colorado, shares her experience of being fired for speaking out on Palestine. She highlights the need for affordable housing and critiques corporate influence in politics, especially regarding U.S. actions in Venezuela. Both guests emphasize the importance of grassroots movements and accountability in governance.