The six richest people on earth now own more wealth than the bottom half of the world’s population. There is no denying that this is a disturbing reality, but if we all acknowledge this and stand together against powerful special interests, we can eliminate poverty, increase life expectancy and tackle climate change. So how will we stand up in the face of power? Bernie Sanders offers some clues.
Bernie Sanders: Let’s wrench power back from the billionaires
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