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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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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 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

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

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

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 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

Democratic Party Leaders: You have talked for six months about the need to create political excitement to get working class and young people involved in the political process. That's exactly what Zohran did. Get behind him.

newsweek.com
Jun 30, 2025

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

truthout.org
Jun 30, 2025

this amendment accomplishes two goals that poll after poll shows that the American people overwhelmingly want. No. 1, it cuts prescription drug costs in this country by half by having Medicare negotiate prices consistent with what other…

govinfo.gov
Jun 30, 2025

He’s going after universities. He’s going after law firms who have represented clients that he didn’t like. This is what authoritarianism is about.

cnn.com
Jun 30, 2025

To concede that you did something wrong at '60 Minutes' would be a travesty.

cnn.com
Jun 28, 2025

President Trump's so-called Big Beautiful Bill, now on the floor of the Senate, is the most dangerous piece of legislation in the modern history of our country. It is a gift to the billionaire class, while causing massive pain to…

govinfo.gov
Jun 27, 2025

Mamdani won. The establishment is in panic. Billionaires are raising money against him; Trump is ranting; Islamophobes are on the loose. They know what we know: Candidates who stand boldly with the working class can win not only in NYC…

newsweek.com
Jun 27, 2025

everyone knows that our country faces enormous crises. We have a healthcare system that is broken and is wildly expensive. We have a housing crisis in which millions of people are spending far more than they can afford to put a roof over…

govinfo.gov
Jun 27, 2025

"Mamdani won. The establishment is in panic. Billionaires are raising money against him; Trump is ranting; Islamophobes are on the loose. They know what we know: Candidates who stand boldly with the working class can win not only in NYC…

newsweek.com
Jun 26, 2025

Bill Moyers, a friend, public servant, and outstanding journalist, has passed away. As an aide to President Johnson, Bill pushed the president in a more progressive direction. As a journalist, he had the courage to explore issues that many…

commondreams.org
Jun 25, 2025

We are trying to raise the minimum wage to $17 an hour.

newsweek.com
Jun 25, 2025

If this legislation were to be signed into law, it would drive up the number of uninsured Americans in every single State in this country. For example, if this legislation was signed into law, the uninsured rate in my State of Vermont…

govinfo.gov
Jun 25, 2025

Look, at the end of the day, all we’ve got is us.

huffpost.com
Jun 25, 2025

You know, there’s a thing called love, right? ... To be human, nobody wants to be alone.

huffpost.com
Jun 25, 2025

All I would say at this moment, is the answer is not to fall in love with your AI creature out there.

huffpost.com
Jun 25, 2025

the so-called reconciliation bill or Mr. Trump's Big Beautiful Bill that the Republican leadership is now attempting to rush through the Senate is a rather extraordinary piece of legislation. In many respects, given the crises facing our…

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