History shows that having a Union means better wages, benefits, and job security. Not having a Union results in the complete opposite.

And when I contrast my lengthy length of stay in the New York City shelter system with the Declaration of Independence's creed, it is clear to see that housing is a human right.

My name is Aly Wane and despite the fact that we are living in the age of Trump, I am still undocumented and unafraid. I want to thank the organizers of this event for giving me some time to share a few thoughts here. I was born in Senegal, originally brought here legally when I was 9, am now 41 years old and am still trying to become a citizen, which should give you a sense of how broken our immigration system is. But I’m not simply here to share my story with you.