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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 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 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.

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Jun 19, 2025

No federal funds may be obligated or expended for any use of military force in or against Iran unless Congress declares war or enacts specific statutory authorization for such use of military force.

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Jun 19, 2025

This is the same old story of the billionaire establishment supporting Cuomo; and it’s a grassroots movement supporting Zohran.

thenation.com
Jun 19, 2025

I think that the status quo politics of the Democratic establishment is designed to fail. It cannot succeed. It won’t succeed.

thenation.com
Jun 19, 2025

At this dangerous moment in history, status quo politics isn’t good enough. We need new leadership that is prepared to stand up to powerful corporate interests and fight for the working class. Zohran Mamdani is providing that vision.

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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 18, 2025

She will be an ally to me in the House as she works to enforce antitrust laws against corporate monopolies that have bankrupted family farms like hers, raise the federal minimum wage to a living wage and expand Medicare to cover vision…

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Jun 18, 2025

Rebecca is a working class fighter who developed her populist roots in rural Western Wisconsin.

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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.

commondreams.org
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

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

Netanyahu's reckless and illegal attacks violate international law and risk igniting a regional war.

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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

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…

thenation.com
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.

thenation.com
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.

commondreams.org
Jun 16, 2025

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

msnbc.com
Jun 16, 2025

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

commondreams.org
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.

commondreams.org
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.

truthout.org
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

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

truthout.org
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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