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

We believe that the federal minimum wage should be raised to a living wage of at least $20 per hour.

theguardian.com
Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Aug 19, 2026

Progressives believe that healthcare is a human right and that we should do what all other major countries on Earth do, guarantee healthcare to all people.

theguardian.com
Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Aug 19, 2026

We believe that democracy means one person one vote, not billionaires buying elections.

theguardian.com
Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Aug 19, 2026

The American people know that the current economic system is rigged.

theguardian.com
Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Aug 18, 2026

As a result of Trump’s disastrous cuts to education, an increasing number of seniors are in danger of having their Social Security checks garnished to pay back student loans they took out decades ago. That is beyond unacceptable.

sanders.senate.gov
Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Aug 17, 2026

I expect because of the pressure of the American people we're going to come together again and do what has to be done.

cbsnews.com
Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Aug 15, 2026

Trump's right. His economy is a win for Wall Street. Meanwhile, while the rich get richer, millions of Americans cannot afford the basic necessities of life—food, housing, healthcare, and a decent retirement.

commondreams.org
Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Aug 15, 2026

Meanwhile, while the rich get richer, millions of Americans cannot afford the basic necessities of life—food, housing, healthcare, and a decent retirement.

commondreams.org
Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Aug 15, 2026

They’re saying, What the hell are we doing? What is this gonna contribute to? Is this gonna result in my kid not being able to have a job? Is this gonna result in my not having any privacy? Why am I aiding these large corporations owned by…

newyorker.com
Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 14, 2026

The Right to Vote Act would establish clear protections for voters and help ensure that every eligible American can demonstrate this sacred right in our elections.

king.senate.gov
Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 14, 2026

Free and fair elections are the foundation of participatory government, and any threat to the democratic process is a threat to our democracy itself.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 14, 2026

We are equally opposed to the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act because it codifies the same harmful reductions in benefits for veterans with tinnitus and sleep apnea benefits.

king.senate.gov
Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 14, 2026

It is past time for Congress to do its duty and, for once, put country ahead of party.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 14, 2026

It’s becoming more and more clear that the stated basis for this gross violation of our rights—that they are ridding our communities of “the worst of the worst”—is a lie, and the real purpose is to establish a national police force to do…

king.senate.gov
Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 14, 2026

I urge every single one of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to stand up, assert our constitutional authority, and demand immediate answers from ICE on their hiring practices, training, and tactics.

king.senate.gov
Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 14, 2026

At a time when the majority of Americans believe that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been irresponsible in its use of force, the new ICE announcement touting shock gloves begs a crucial question: is ICE genuinely focused on…

king.senate.gov
Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Aug 12, 2026

Last month, the world found out OpenAI lost control of an AI model. The result? The model hacked into another company’s computers—a clear violation of federal law.

salon.com