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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 24, 2026

Together, we are creating a grassroots progressive movement that will defeat the oligarchs.

commondreams.org
Jun 24, 2026

The policies and the politics of the Democratic establishment are no longer good enough.

vtdigger.org
Jun 23, 2026

We can also overcome the odds, beat the oligarchs and create an economy that works for all, not just the few.

reason.com
Jun 20, 2026

The American people must have the ability to slow it down and make sure that AI benefits humanity, not just the richest people on the planet.

sanders.senate.gov
Jun 19, 2026

As a society, we can no longer sit back and allow a handful of Big Tech oligarchs to determine the future of this revolutionary technology with no democratic input.

commondreams.org
Jun 19, 2026

Left unchecked, Artificial Intelligence and robotics threatens the jobs, privacy rights and mental health of every man, woman and child in America.

sanders.senate.gov
Jun 19, 2026

Now more than ever, we need leaders in Congress who understand firsthand the struggles working people face.

foxnews.com
Jun 19, 2026

The principle is simple: When a public resource generates wealth, the public should share in that wealth.

commondreams.org
Jun 19, 2026

The future of AI and the fate of humanity must not be decided behind closed doors in Silicon Valley by billionaires seeking to maximize their power and profit.

commondreams.org
Jun 19, 2026

AI was not created out of thin air. It was not a brilliant idea that just popped into Mark Zuckerberg’s head or Elon Musk’s imagination.

commondreams.org
Jun 19, 2026

$1,000 to everyone in America."

reason.com
Jun 18, 2026

This is what we are trying to do. It's an enormous fight. We're going to win it.

cbsnews.com
Jun 18, 2026

I think AI has real benefits in terms of healthcare and other areas. It's a very, very powerful tool. But I worry.

npr.org
Jun 18, 2026

I see a need to go further than what Altman has advocated by giving the public the ability to stand up and say no to AI developments that could cause harm.

rollcall.com
Jun 18, 2026

We have got to work to make sure that AI and robotics work for all of us, not just to enrich people who are already incredibly wealthy and powerful.

npr.org
Jun 18, 2026

Aside from raising the tax cap, Sanders is proposing adding a 12.4% tax on all investment and business income.

cbsnews.com
Jun 18, 2026

We got to make sure that AI works for everybody and the common good, not just to make the richest people in the world even richer and more powerful.

npr.org
Jun 18, 2026

I hope very much, and I think the American people agree, that now is the time. And if we can do it through reconciliation, I'm there.

cbsnews.com
Jun 18, 2026

The American people are angry. They're tired of getting ripped off. They don't want to see all this wealth go to a handful of billionaires.

npr.org
Jun 18, 2026

It is clear to me that AI is going to be the most transformational technology in the history of humanity.

npr.org
Jun 18, 2026

Some people have some doubts about the potential financial successes of these companies.

rollcall.com
Jun 18, 2026

The more important point is that the public would have 50% representation on every major AI company.

npr.org
Jun 18, 2026

I hope that immigration reform is part of that general package.

cbsnews.com
Jun 18, 2026

Now maybe you can tell me, or somebody else can tell me, how much we should spend to save the planet.

cbsnews.com
Jun 18, 2026

the American people the ability to prevent AI developments which will negatively impact their lives.

rollcall.com

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