Activist who lost his voice because of ALS urged Americans to vote for Joe Biden and called Trump an ‘existential threat’
Progressive activist Ady Barkan, who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), gave a powerful address at the Democratic national convention on Tuesday endorsing Joe Biden for president, calling Donald Trump an “existential threat” and demanding access to quality healthcare for all Americans.
Healthcare is expected to be at the top of voters’ minds ahead of the November election, which has been upended by the coronavirus pandemic that has left more than 170,000 people dead, infected more than 5.4 million people and left millions unemployed, leaving many without health insurance.
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