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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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Mar 4, 2025

Trump is focusing on issues nowhere near the concerns of the American people.

vox.com
Mar 4, 2025

Trump’s focus is nowhere near the concerns of the American people.

vox.com
Mar 4, 2025

Let us never forget. Real change only occurs when ordinary people stand up against oppression and injustice — and fight back.

truthout.org
Mar 4, 2025

Yes, the oligarchs ARE enormously powerful. They have endless amounts of money.

commondreams.org
Mar 4, 2025

Never before in the history of our nation have income and wealth inequality been greater than today.

commondreams.org
Mar 4, 2025

in so many words, Trump urged Congress to pass his 'big, beautiful budget.'

commondreams.org
Mar 4, 2025

But, from the bottom of my heart, I am convinced that they can be beaten.

truthout.org
Mar 4, 2025

The massive income and wealth inequality in America today is not only morally unjust, it is profoundly damaging to our democracy.

truthout.org
Mar 4, 2025

the U.S. has become an "oligarchic society"

foxnews.com
Mar 4, 2025

not one word about throwing millions of kids off of the health insurance they have.

commondreams.org
Mar 4, 2025

Given this reality, we cannot provide another $1.1 trillion tax break to the top 1 percent by making massive cuts to healthcare, housing, education and nutrition assistance as President Trump and Republicans in Congress want to do.

truthout.org
Mar 3, 2025

The labels were pathetically weak and must be substantially improved.

vox.com
Mar 3, 2025

The labels are pathetically weak and must be substantially improved.

vox.com
Mar 3, 2025

What is the goal of this disinformation campaign? To privatize the most successful government program in history and give it over to Wall Street.

newsweek.com
Mar 2, 2025

Musk says there's massive waste & fraud in Social Security. Not true. Musk says Social Security is a Ponzi scheme. Not true.

newsweek.com
Mar 2, 2025

I think what Musk, the wealthiest guy in the world, just said is totally outrageous.

truthout.org
Mar 1, 2025

...never before have so many senators voted to restrict arms transfers to Israel.

commondreams.org
Mar 1, 2025

Zelenskyy is leading a country trying to defend democracy against an authoritarian dictator — Putin — who invaded his country.

nbcnews.com
Mar 1, 2025

I think that is a horrific suggestion. Zelensky is leading a country, trying to defend democracy against an authoritarian dictator, [Vladimir] Putin.

newsweek.com
Mar 1, 2025

The cash crunch would end if Congress repealed the Social Security tax cap.

usatoday.com
Feb 28, 2025

Bernie Sanders has been absolutely kicking ass, traveling across Red states and drawing huge crowds.

alternet.org
Feb 28, 2025

Sorry, President Trump. We believe in democracy, not authoritarianism.

nbcnews.com
Feb 27, 2025

I speak with senior citizens all over Vermont and, in fact, in many parts of the country. Just last night, we held a telephone townhall in Vermont, and in our small State, 34,000 people were on the line. I think the reason for that is…

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