[The Hill] Cornel West discussed the goals of the upcoming "People’s Convention" during an interview with The Hill.TV’s "Rising" on Thursday, the fourth day of the Republican National Convention."I think we have to provide some kind of alternative to the neo-fascist wing of the ruling class Republican Party and the neo-liberal wing of the ruling class of the Democratic Party," West said.
"The People’s Convention," organized by The People’s Party
...emerged from Bernie Sanders’ first presidential campaign. Their goal is as old-fashioned as you’d expect, dear Reader:
In 1944, FDR proposed an Economic Bill of Rights guaranteeing employment, food, clothing, leisure, a living wage, housing, health care, social security, education and freedom from corporate control. It’s the end of the age of oil. We’ve begun the renewable, digital age. We can and must bring a new system to life that delivers Roosevelt’s vision.will take place on Sunday between 4 and 6 p.m. Eastern.
West is scheduled to headline the convention, which comes after the conclusion of the two major party conventions.
The People's Party said the convention will feature "thousands of Americans from all walks of life" to discuss the nation. The convention will be broadcast live on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.
Watch the full interview above.