New Report Shows Working-Class Americans Live 7 Years Fewer Than Rich
"The massive income and wealth inequality that exists in America today is not just an economic issue, it is literally a matter of life and death," said Sen. Bernie Sanders…
With Gaza Ceasefire Near, Sanders Statement on What US Must Learn From Its Role in the Horrific Tragedy
Bernie Sanders released the following statement ahead of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, which is poised to begin on Sunday.
Medicare for All Tops Sanders’ Prescription to ‘Make America Healthy Again’
"Our real problem is not so much a healthcare crisis as it is a political and economic one," he wrote in an op-ed.
Bernie Sanders Blasts the Democratic Party Following Harris Loss
Will the big money interests and well-paid consultants who control the Democratic Party learn any real lessons from this disastrous campaign?
For the First Time Ever There Will be a Vote in Congress on Blocking Weapons to Israel
By Michael Arria / Mondoweiss Last week Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced that he had introduced legislation to block a $20 billion arms sale to Israel. The Joint Resolutions of…
Sanders, Schakowsky Introduce Corporate Tax Dodging Prevention Act
"American workers should not be paying more in federal income taxes, in a given year, than profitable companies like Target, Amazon, and T-Mobile," said the senator.
Bernie Sanders Says We Are Witnessing “Unspeakable Suffering” in Gaza
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Senate Kills Sanders Resolution Requiring Biden to Report on Israeli Human Rights Conduct in Gaza
Lawmakers from both parties overwhelmingly thwarted an effort by the progressive Vermont senator to bring some accountability to how U.S.-supplied weapons are being used by Israeli forces.
Bernie Sanders Votes No on Giving Israel Aid to Continue ‘Inhumane War’ on Gaza
"I do not believe that we should give the right-wing extremist Netanyahu government an additional $10.1 billion with no strings attached."
Bernie Sanders: This Year Is Set to be the Hottest in History. Congress Must Act Now
If there is not bold, immediate action to address the climate crisis, the quality of life that we are leaving our kids is very much in question
The Need to Reform American Labor Laws
By Bernie Sanders / CounterPunch We are living in a moment where corporate America and the 1% have more economic and political power than they have ever had in the…
Sanders Proposes ‘New Deal for Journalism’ To Ensure Media Serves Public Interest
Nonpartisan, publicly funded media is "an idea that we should explore," said the senator.
Sanders Excoriates ‘Unprecedented’ Greed of Big Pharma During Pandemic
The senator asked if it is "morally acceptable that tens of thousands of people die each year in this country because they cannot afford the medicine their doctors prescribe, while…
Ralph Nader: Drug Price Showdown Time for Chairman Bernie Sanders
By Ralph Nader It is showdown time. Senator Bernie Sanders, new chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee versus Big Pharma. The self-described “democratic socialist” from a…
Sanders Withdraws Yemen War Powers Resolution Vote Over Biden Opposition
The White House was asking senators to vote against the resolution and threatened Biden would veto the bill.