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He advocates for taxing the ultra-rich and large corporations more fairly, targeting Wall Street speculation and closing tax loopholes. By implementing a modest tax on all stock and bond transactions—less than half a percent—he believes the government can raise over $2 trillion over a decade, funding vital programs like college tuition-free education and debt cancellation.
Healthcare for All: A Human Right
One of Sanders' core policies is the push for Medicare for All. Drawing parallels with other developed nations, he notes that the U.S. is the only major country not guaranteeing healthcare as a human right and spends nearly twice as much per capita on healthcare. Patients in Canada, for example, receive life-saving surgeries without paying a bill.