"I endorse Brother Bernie Sanders because he is a long-distance runner with integrity in the struggle for justice for over 50 years," Dr. Cornel West said of the Senator from Vermont.
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Aug 25, 2015
Extolling his "authenticity and integrity" in the struggle against greed, imperialism, and injustice, civil rights activist and intellectual Dr. Cornel West on Monday announced his endorsement of Sen. Bernie Sanders for president.
"The American Empire is in decline. Our market-driven culture is in decay. The criminal justice system has failed us. And the political system is collapsing due to the weight of corrupt lobbyists and greedy capitalists," West wrote on Twitter, adding:
\u201cOnly organized power of courageous and compassionate people can turn around these catastrophic realities.\u201d— Cornel West (@Cornel West) 1440468139
Though acknowledging some of the criticisms levied against Sanders, West continued, saying that "prophetic politicians--always with their faults and blind spots--who tell the truth about Wall Street, white supremacy, empire, patriarchy and homophobia, deserve our critical support."
The announcement comes as the mainstream media, fueled by recent protests during Sanders' campaign events, has attempted to paint the U.S. Senator as unpopular among black voters.
\u201cI endorse Brother @BernieSanders because he is a long-distance runner with integrity in the struggle for justice for over 50 years.\u201d— Cornel West (@Cornel West) 1440468615
He added that the endorsement "is not an affirmation of the neo-liberal Democratic Party," which must be fought against "by social movements in the streets." The Princeton University Professor Emeritus was among those arrested during a civil disobedience protest in Ferguson earlier this month.
"We will push him with integrity towards a more comprehensive vision of freedom for all," he vowed, adding, "Now is the time for [Sanders'] prophetic voice to be heard across our crisis-ridden country."
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Extolling his "authenticity and integrity" in the struggle against greed, imperialism, and injustice, civil rights activist and intellectual Dr. Cornel West on Monday announced his endorsement of Sen. Bernie Sanders for president.
"The American Empire is in decline. Our market-driven culture is in decay. The criminal justice system has failed us. And the political system is collapsing due to the weight of corrupt lobbyists and greedy capitalists," West wrote on Twitter, adding:
\u201cOnly organized power of courageous and compassionate people can turn around these catastrophic realities.\u201d— Cornel West (@Cornel West) 1440468139
Though acknowledging some of the criticisms levied against Sanders, West continued, saying that "prophetic politicians--always with their faults and blind spots--who tell the truth about Wall Street, white supremacy, empire, patriarchy and homophobia, deserve our critical support."
The announcement comes as the mainstream media, fueled by recent protests during Sanders' campaign events, has attempted to paint the U.S. Senator as unpopular among black voters.
\u201cI endorse Brother @BernieSanders because he is a long-distance runner with integrity in the struggle for justice for over 50 years.\u201d— Cornel West (@Cornel West) 1440468615
He added that the endorsement "is not an affirmation of the neo-liberal Democratic Party," which must be fought against "by social movements in the streets." The Princeton University Professor Emeritus was among those arrested during a civil disobedience protest in Ferguson earlier this month.
"We will push him with integrity towards a more comprehensive vision of freedom for all," he vowed, adding, "Now is the time for [Sanders'] prophetic voice to be heard across our crisis-ridden country."
Lauren McCauley
Lauren McCauley is a former senior editor for Common Dreams covering national and international politics and progressive news. She is now the Editor of Maine Morning Star. Lauren also helped produce a number of documentary films, including the award-winning Soundtrack for a Revolution and The Hollywood Complex, as well as one currently in production about civil rights icon James Meredith. Her writing has been featured on Newsweek, BillMoyers.com, TruthDig, Truthout, In These Times, and Extra! the newsletter of Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting. She currently lives in Kennebunk, Maine with her husband, two children, a dog, and several chickens.
Extolling his "authenticity and integrity" in the struggle against greed, imperialism, and injustice, civil rights activist and intellectual Dr. Cornel West on Monday announced his endorsement of Sen. Bernie Sanders for president.
"The American Empire is in decline. Our market-driven culture is in decay. The criminal justice system has failed us. And the political system is collapsing due to the weight of corrupt lobbyists and greedy capitalists," West wrote on Twitter, adding:
\u201cOnly organized power of courageous and compassionate people can turn around these catastrophic realities.\u201d— Cornel West (@Cornel West) 1440468139
Though acknowledging some of the criticisms levied against Sanders, West continued, saying that "prophetic politicians--always with their faults and blind spots--who tell the truth about Wall Street, white supremacy, empire, patriarchy and homophobia, deserve our critical support."
The announcement comes as the mainstream media, fueled by recent protests during Sanders' campaign events, has attempted to paint the U.S. Senator as unpopular among black voters.
\u201cI endorse Brother @BernieSanders because he is a long-distance runner with integrity in the struggle for justice for over 50 years.\u201d— Cornel West (@Cornel West) 1440468615
He added that the endorsement "is not an affirmation of the neo-liberal Democratic Party," which must be fought against "by social movements in the streets." The Princeton University Professor Emeritus was among those arrested during a civil disobedience protest in Ferguson earlier this month.
"We will push him with integrity towards a more comprehensive vision of freedom for all," he vowed, adding, "Now is the time for [Sanders'] prophetic voice to be heard across our crisis-ridden country."
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