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Bernie Sanders

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks at a press conference

Progressives Slam Senate Passage of $76 Billion 'Corporate Giveaway'

"Rather than give aid to needy American families," said one progressive group, "the Senate decided to rise to the occasion to cut taxes for already-profitable technology companies like Intel."

Jake Johnson ·

Mandela Barnes

Progressive Champion Mandela Barnes Emerges as Dem to Take on Ron Johnson in Wisconsin

The lieutenant governor said he plans to campaign with his former primary rival to "unite Wisconsinites from every corner of the state to defeat Ron Johnson."

Julia Conley ·

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro speaks to supporters

Sanders Warns That 'Like Trump, Bolsonaro Is Attempting to Undermine Democracy in Brazil'

"The enemies of democracy are working together across borders," said the Vermont senator, "and supporters of democracy must do the same."

Jake Johnson ·

Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at a debate

'Is It Better Than Nothing? I Suppose': Sanders Disappointed by Dems' Drug Pricing Plan

"It's a very weak proposal" but "we're dealing with the power of PhRMA over the Congress," he said, taking aim at industry lobbyists.

Jessica Corbett ·

Bernie Sanders

Sanders Shreds Big Tech's $76 Billion 'Corporate Welfare' Payday in CHIPS Act

"Bottom line: Let us rebuild the U.S. microchip industry, but let's do it in a way that benefits all of our society, not just a handful of wealthy, profitable, and powerful corporations."

Brett Wilkins ·

Sanders, Merkley

Nine Senators Urge Biden to 'Act Boldly' and Declare Climate Emergency

"Aggressively use your executive powers to address the climate crisis, create good-paying union jobs in the United States, and liberate hard-working American families from volatile energy prices."

Jessica Corbett ·

Sen. Bernie Sanders

Sanders Files Amendment to Limit $76 Billion in 'Corporate Welfare' for Microchip Industry

"If private companies are going to benefit from generous taxpayer subsidies, the financial gains made by these companies must be shared with the American people, not just wealthy shareholders."

Jake Johnson ·

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes speaks during a press conference

Bernie Sanders Endorses Mandela Barnes' Campaign to Oust Republican Ron Johnson

"I'm proud to endorse Mandela because he is the best positioned progressive candidate who will win both the primary and defeat Ron Johnson in November," said Sanders.

Jake Johnson ·

Activists protest Sen. Joe Manchin's obstruction

Sanders Rips Manchin: He 'Represents the Very Wealthiest People in This Country'

"He's taken campaign contributions from 25 Republican billionaires. Is he interested in representing the interests of working class people in this country? I don't think he is."

Jake Johnson ·

Saudi US arms

Human Rights Watch to US: Stop Selling Weapons to Saudis

"Renewing U.S. offensive weapons sales to Saudi Arabia would further undermine Biden's promise to prioritize human rights in U.S. relations with the country."

Brett Wilkins ·

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