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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 25, 2025

Not only would this disastrous and deeply immoral bill throw 16 million people off of their healthcare and lead to over 50,000 unnecessary deaths every year, it would create a national healthcare emergency in America.

commondreams.org
Jun 22, 2025

The U.S. faces enormous problems here at home, which we must address. We cannot allow ourselves to be dragged into another Middle East war based on lies.

newsweek.com
Jun 22, 2025

All of you know that the only entity that can take this country to war is the U.S. Congress. The president does not have the right.

newsweek.com
Jun 22, 2025

And I want to tell you something, not only is this news, that I've just heard...It is so grossly unconstitutional.

newsweek.com
Jun 19, 2025

If your argument is that Trump is an authoritarian danger to democracy but sure, let's follow him into another war, you are a complete fraud.

commondreams.org
Jun 19, 2025

Netanyahu was wrong regarding the war in Iraq. He is wrong now. We must not get involved in Netanyahu's war against Iran.

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Jun 18, 2025

prohibit the use of federal funds for any use of military force in or against Iran absent specific Congressional authorization.

truthout.org
Jun 18, 2025

supporting Netanyahu's war against Iran would be a catastrophic mistake.

commondreams.org
Jun 17, 2025

He understands the struggles working-class communities are facing in Detroit and across the country because he's lived those struggles himself.

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Jun 17, 2025

Congress must make it clear that the United States will not be dragged into Netanyahu's war of choice.

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Jun 17, 2025

Our Founding Fathers entrusted the power of war and peace exclusively to the people's elected representatives in Congress.

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Jun 17, 2025

Another war in the Middle East could cost countless lives, waste trillions more dollars, and lead to even more deaths, more conflict, and more displacement.

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