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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jun 25, 2026

What we saw last night in New York City and what we've been seeing for the last few months all across this country—the message is pretty clear.

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Peter Welch
@peterwelch· Democratic · VT· Jun 25, 2026

From Vermont to Idaho and everywhere in between, firefighters put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe. Their line of work is already hazardous enough without having to deal with toxic chemical exposure from the…

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jun 25, 2026

People want change. Our job is to grow that movement. Volunteer. Run for office. Stand up and fight. We can win this thing if we stand together.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jun 24, 2026

Together, we are creating a grassroots progressive movement that will defeat the oligarchs.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jun 24, 2026

In this dangerous and unprecedented moment in American history, tinkering around the edges just won’t work.

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Peter Welch
@peterwelch· Democratic · VT· Jun 24, 2026

I’m proud to work across the aisle on this legislation to support investments into developing new, PFAS-free turnout gear that protects firefighters across the country.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jun 24, 2026

The policies and the politics of the Democratic establishment are no longer good enough.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jun 24, 2026

The American people — in New York and all across this country — are sick and tired of status quo politics. They’re sick and tired of a rigged economy. And they’re sick and tired of billionaires and their super PACs buying elections.

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Peter Welch
@peterwelch· Democratic · VT· Jun 23, 2026

It's still under consideration with protections for our own civilians, but yeah, it's a good tool

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jun 23, 2026

We can also overcome the odds, beat the oligarchs and create an economy that works for all, not just the few.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jun 20, 2026

The American people must have the ability to slow it down and make sure that AI benefits humanity, not just the richest people on the planet.

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John Rose
@johnrose· Republican · VT· Jun 19, 2026

Senator Blackburn is doing a disservice to the citizens of Tennessee by refusing to debate. We deserve a governor who doesn’t hide from the voters in their basement and who is not afraid to discuss the issues that are important to our…

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jun 19, 2026

The future of AI and the fate of humanity must not be decided behind closed doors in Silicon Valley by billionaires seeking to maximize their power and profit.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jun 19, 2026

As a society, we can no longer sit back and allow a handful of Big Tech oligarchs to determine the future of this revolutionary technology with no democratic input.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jun 19, 2026

AI was not created out of thin air. It was not a brilliant idea that just popped into Mark Zuckerberg’s head or Elon Musk’s imagination.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jun 19, 2026

The principle is simple: When a public resource generates wealth, the public should share in that wealth.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jun 19, 2026

Left unchecked, Artificial Intelligence and robotics threatens the jobs, privacy rights and mental health of every man, woman and child in America.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jun 19, 2026

Now more than ever, we need leaders in Congress who understand firsthand the struggles working people face.

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