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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 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 16, 2025

The American people are disgusted with a corrupt political system that allows Elon Musk to spend $270 million to elect Donald Trump. They want change. We can make change.

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Jun 16, 2025

Billionaires must not be allowed to buy Democratic primary elections. Other states should follow suit.

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Jun 16, 2025

Our Founding Fathers entrusted the power of war and peace exclusively to the people’s elected representatives in Congress, and it is imperative that we make clear that the President has no authority to embark on another costly war without…

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Jun 16, 2025

At this pivotal and dangerous moment in American history, status quo politics is not good enough.

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Jun 16, 2025

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

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Jun 16, 2025

We cannot allow billionaires and powerful corporate interests to continue undermining democracy by injecting unlimited amounts of money into the political process.

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Jun 16, 2025

Before our party can claim to be in favor of campaign finance reform, we need to take action to stop billionaire-funded super PACs from controlling Democratic primaries.

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Jun 16, 2025

The New York City Democratic primary presents a clear choice as to the path forward.

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Jun 16, 2025

Netanyahu started this war with a surprise unilateral attack against Iran, which has already killed hundreds of people and wounded many more.

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Jun 16, 2025

We need a new politics and new leadership which is prepared to stand up to powerful corporate interests and fight for the working class.

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Jun 13, 2025

In the wealthiest country in the world, we should be guaranteeing health care to all as a human right, not taking health care away from millions of seniors and working families to pay for tax breaks for billionaires.

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Jun 13, 2025

Along with the international community, we should do everything possible to prevent an escalation of this conflict and bring the warring parties to the negotiating table.

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Jun 13, 2025

The U.S. must make it clear that we will not be dragged into another Netanyahu war.

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Jun 13, 2025

First, he uses the starvation of children in Gaza as a tool of war, a barbaric violation of the Geneva Conventions.

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Jun 13, 2025

Now, his illegal unilateral attack on Iran risks a full-blown regional war.

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Jun 9, 2025

Violent protests are counterproductive and play right into Trump’s playbook.

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Jun 9, 2025

firing independent vaccine experts is a dangerous, unprecedented move that will make it harder for the American people to access vaccines that are safe, effective, and essential to saving lives.

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Jun 8, 2025

This guy wants all of the power. He does not believe in the Constitution.

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Jun 8, 2025

We have a president who is moving this country rapidly into authoritarianism.

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Jun 8, 2025

Trump’s 'Big, Beautiful Bill' is a 'disgusting abomination' that must be defeated.

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Jun 8, 2025

The easiest way to save money is to eliminate the 'Billions and Billions' in corporate welfare Elon Musk has received.

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Jun 8, 2025

In the wealthiest country in the world, we should be guaranteeing health care to all as a human right, not taking health care away from millions of seniors and working families to pay for tax breaks for billionaires.

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Jun 7, 2025

Congratulations to the Arizona Democrats for getting the ball rolling on this enormously important issue.

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