Cornel West Launches Third-Party Presidential Bid.
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Cornel West, a philosophy professor, historian, and political activist, announced his candidacy for the People's Party nomination for the 2024 presidential race. West's campaign will focus on ending poverty, mass incarceration, wars, and ecological collapse, while guaranteeing housing, healthcare, education, and living wages for all. He criticized both Democrats and Republicans and championed a break from the two-party system. West is known for his progressive activism and public commentary and has taught at Harvard, Princeton, and Yale.
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