The common thread is this: Americans are tired of systems that fail them. Whether it’s waiting decades for medical relief or enduring unequal protections, the status quo isn’t working. It’s time for us to demand meaningful, systemic change—not just band-aid fixes after harm is already done.

Many see figures like Luigi Mangione as symbols of justified action, while others grapple with the implications of the broader societal issues these events reflect.

At the same time, public discourse reflects broader unrest. Debates over accountability—whether in healthcare or safety—highlight a shared frustration with systems that prioritize profit or power over people’s well-being.

While debt relief is welcome, it’s a late correction to a system that should never have put families in such dire straits to begin with.

Atrium Health recently forgave their debt, along with thousands of others, after facing public criticism for its aggressive collection practices.