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Bernie Sanders

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Bernie Sanders is an American politician and activist who has served as the junior United States senator from Vermont since 2007. A member of the Independent party, Sanders is known for his progressive policies and advocacy for social justice, healthcare reform, and income equality. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1991 to 2007, where he was the first independent elected to the House in 40 years. Throughout his career, Sanders has been a vocal critic of economic inequality and corporate influence in politics.

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Jun 30, 2026

I think it’s important for us to focus on the issues facing working families a little bit more than Graham Platner’s marriage.

washingtonexaminer.com
Jun 29, 2026

There is a record-breaking heat wave in Europe and hundreds are dying. Yet, Trump thinks climate change is a 'hoax' and cuts funding for sustainable energy. Insane. He is threatening the very future of our planet.

commondreams.org
Jun 26, 2026

Status quo establishment policies are not enough. We must be bold. We must take on Oligarchy. We must represent working families and create a government that works for all, not just the few.

foxnews.com
Jun 26, 2026

If Democrats regain control of Congress next year, they must listen to the people who put them in office.

foxnews.com
Jun 26, 2026

When working people stand together, organize, and fight back, they can defeat establishment politicians and enormous amounts of money and political influence.

foxnews.com
Jun 26, 2026

Working people delivered a powerful message: the era of status quo politics is over.

foxnews.com
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.

commondreams.org
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.

commondreams.org
Jun 25, 2026

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

commondreams.org
Jun 24, 2026

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

vtdigger.org
Jun 24, 2026

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

vtdigger.org
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.

vtdigger.org
Jun 24, 2026

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

commondreams.org
Jun 23, 2026

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

reason.com
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.

sanders.senate.gov
Jun 19, 2026

$1,000 to everyone in America.

reason.com
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.

sanders.senate.gov
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.

commondreams.org
Jun 19, 2026

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

commondreams.org
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.

commondreams.org
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.

commondreams.org
Jun 19, 2026

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

foxnews.com
Jun 18, 2026

I see a need to go further than what Altman has advocated by giving the public the ability to stand up and say no to AI developments that could cause harm.

rollcall.com
Jun 18, 2026

Some people have some doubts about the potential financial successes of these companies.

rollcall.com

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