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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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Oct 2, 2026

At a time of growing concern about the unchecked power of artificial intelligence, Flock is eviscerating the very notion of privacy by installing tens of thousands of cameras in communities across America without their consent.

sanders.senate.gov
Oct 2, 2026

Emergency LIHEAP assistance is needed now more than ever. Without this vital funding, states will be forced to turn away families, reduce benefits, or exhaust heating assistance funds well before winter is over.

sanders.senate.gov
Oct 2, 2026

As the cost of home heating skyrockets across the country due to the illegal and unconstitutional War in Iran, we urge you to request an emergency appropriation of at least $3 billion for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

sanders.senate.gov
Oct 1, 2026

I am very proud that many strong progressives have won Democratic primaries. We got to defend them right now.

washingtonexaminer.com
Sep 30, 2026

But at the very least, a civilized, democratic, sane society can make sure that we take the financial burden of sickness off the backs of our people.

michiganadvance.com
Sep 30, 2026

I’m going to put him on the … committee because we need his voice as a physician, as a doctor fighting for Medicare for All.

michiganadvance.com
Sep 30, 2026

In January 2024 I forced a vote to investigate human rights abuses by Israel in Gaza. Only 11 Senators supported it. Today, 47 Senators voted on a similar resolution to investigate Israel’s actions in the West Bank. Listen to the American…

dailycaller.com
Sep 25, 2026

We must act now before it is too late.

globalnews.ca
Sep 25, 2026

We cannot let a handful of Big Tech CEOs write their own rules.

globalnews.ca
Sep 25, 2026

It doesn’t take a genius to say, ‘slow it down,’

globalnews.ca
Sep 25, 2026

If the leaders of the major AI companies acknowledge that they are losing control of this extremely dangerous technology, it is irresponsible, in my view, for society to allow them to move forward and make these products even more advanced.

huffpost.com
Sep 25, 2026

In my view, it is likely if we allow things to continue the way they are, that there will be no more truck drivers in America, no more cab drivers, no more bus drivers, and we will lose some 6 million transportation jobs to driverless…

huffpost.com
Sep 25, 2026

I understand that I may be called an alarmist for introducing this bill, but I’d rather be called an alarmist than a father and grandfather who is asleep at the wheel.

huffpost.com
Sep 25, 2026

We cannot simply sit by idly and wait for advanced AI to cause the next 9/11 or Chernobyl or a global pandemic or a financial crisis before we take action to protect the American people and, of course, the people of the world.

huffpost.com
Sep 25, 2026

Yeah, which may have something to do with the legislation that we passed several years ago.

foxnews.com
Sep 25, 2026

Somehow, everybody in that country can go to a doctor.

foxnews.com
Sep 25, 2026

Do you happen to believe that healthcare is a human right that should be available to every man, woman and child in our country?

foxnews.com
Sep 24, 2026

Scientists have been clear: AI is an existential threat to humanity. It must be treated as such.

sanders.senate.gov
Sep 24, 2026

When you are racing towards a cliff, you don’t just ease up on the gas pedal. You hit the brakes.

commondreams.org
Sep 23, 2026

If the leaders acknowledge they are losing control it is irresponsible in my view to allow them to move forward and make these products even more advanced.

rollcall.com
Sep 23, 2026

It is fairly insane that the tech industry doesn’t know where AI may go next.

rollcall.com
Sep 11, 2026

How in God’s name can you keep going forward in the direction of superintelligence when you don’t know what that means?

huffpost.com
Sep 11, 2026

Hey, if I am prepared to demand serious regulation of the industry. How many tens of millions of dollars are going to be spent against me?

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