Dear John,

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was asked if the U.S. can afford another war in this economy. She replied that America can “certainly afford” it. Really? How do you explain to the millions of Americans struggling to get by that we have money for not one, but two wars?

We all know the truth: The war machine is draining resources that should go to solving our problems at home. More than 34 million in the U.S. struggle with food insecurity. Homelessness is at record highs. Child poverty is soaring. But instead of implementing policies to lift up poor and working class people living at the margins, Joe Biden is seeking Congressional funding from a dysfunctional legislative branch to fuel war machines in both Ukraine and Israel.

We need new and principled leadership that will challenge organized greed like everyone’s life depends on it, because it does. Your support helps make this campaign for truth, justice, and love stronger. Can you help us show the war-hungry duopoly that we do not support destructive wars by clicking here?

We can no longer tolerate politicians who willingly burn money to fuel a war machine while so many people lack the basic necessities of life here in America. If the duopoly can afford two wars, it should be able to afford a decent standard of living for poor and working people.

Dr. Cornel West is running to end the militaristic grip of the derelict duopoly and to end senseless and brutal wars. Thank you for standing with us.

Solidarity,