Senator Bernie Sanders surprised attendees at the Coachella music festival in Indio, California with a passionate speech urging the younger generation to stand up against various challenges facing the country. He criticized President Donald Trump’s stance on climate change and called for action against the fossil fuel industry. Sanders also emphasized the importance of fighting for economic, social, racial justice, women’s rights, and healthcare as human rights. The senator introduced singer-songwriter Clairo, praising her activism, before joining Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in Los Angeles for their “Fighting Oligarchy Tour.” Their rally, attended by thousands, featured performances by musicians like Maggie Rogers, Neil Young, and Joan Baez. Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez are traveling the country to confront the influence of billionaires on the government.
