“Preferential treatment for the rich and well-connected has no place in the college admissions process.”
“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
““After years of effort, my bill to cap insulin at $35 a month for everyone is one step closer to becoming law,””

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On the recordApril 14, 2021
In my view, we have got to make it clear to the fossil fuel industry that their short-term profits are not more important than the future of our planet.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont
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Stressing the need to prioritize the planet over fossil fuel profits.

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