Political Quotes

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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Jul 7, 2025

the settlement sets an “extremely dangerous precedent in terms of both the First Amendment and government extortion,”

nypost.com
Jul 4, 2025

This bill includes the largest cut ever to Medicaid in order to pay for the largest tax break for billionaires that we have ever seen.

commondreams.org
Jul 4, 2025

Make no mistake about it: This bill is a death sentence for working-class and low-income Americans.

commondreams.org
Jul 2, 2025

The most dangerous piece of legislation in the modern history of our country.

commondreams.org
Jul 2, 2025

It’s pretty obvious why Paramount chose to surrender to Trump.

huffpost.com
Jul 2, 2025

The decision by the Redstone family, the major owners of Paramount, to settle a bogus lawsuit with President Trump over a 60 Minutes report he did not like is an extremely dangerous precedent in terms of both the First Amendment and…

huffpost.com
Jul 2, 2025

Make no mistake about it. Trump is undermining our democracy and rapidly moving us towards authoritarianism, and the billionaires who care more about their stock portfolios than our democracy are helping him do it.

commondreams.org
Jul 2, 2025

It is a victory for a president who is attempting to stifle dissent and undermine American democracy.

nypost.com
Jul 2, 2025

It is a dark day for independent journalism and freedom of the press—an essential part of our democracy.

commondreams.org
Jul 2, 2025

Paramount's decision will only embolden Trump to continue attacking, suing, and intimidating the media, which he has labeled 'the enemy of the people.'

commondreams.org
Jul 1, 2025

Trump’s Republican Party does not allow for independent thought. The Republican Party today is a cult. Either you do as Trump wants, or you’re out. Pathetic.

thenation.com
Jun 30, 2025

the most dangerous piece of legislation in the modern history of our country

truthout.org

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