We are facing unprecedented challenges. But now is no time to surrender | Bernie Sanders

In these difficult times, it is easy to fall victim to despair and cynicism. We have no alternative but to stand and fight

It's no great secret. These are the most difficult and challenging times in modern history.

We're dealing with the horrific situation in Gaza, Putin's war in Ukraine, the existential threat of climate change, obscene and growing levels of income and wealth inequality, attacks on our democracy and women's rights, increasing levels of bigotry and intolerance, unprecedented threats from artificial intelligence, a dysfunctional healthcare system, huge increases in military military - and much, much more.