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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) heads for the Senate Chamber to vote on the confirmation of Denis McDonough at the U.S. Capitol on February 08, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Sanders 'Confident' $15 Minimum Wage Possible Through Senate Reconciliation

"Raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour is not incidental to the federal budget and is permissible under the rules," the independent senator from Vermont said Saturday. 

Brett Wilkins, staff writer ·

Former Ohio state Sen. Nina Turner (D) speaks before Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Bernie Sanders takes the stage for a town hall discussion about health care on July 25, 2019 in Los Angeles. (Photo: David McNew/Getty Images)

Justice Democrats Endorses Nina Turner for Congress Based on Record of 'Fighting to Uplift' Working People

The Ohio Democrat and former Bernie Sanders campaign advisor "has stood with our progressive movement since day one," said Alexandra Rojas.

Brett Wilkins, staff writer ·

Protesters march near the Minneapolis Police Department's 1st Precinct during a demonstration against police brutality and racism on August 24, 2020. (Photo: Kerem Yucel/AFP via Getty Images)

'Justice Was Not Served': No Charges Against Kenosha Cop Who Shot and Paralyzed Jacob Blake

"We feel this decision failed not only Jacob and his family, but the community that protested and demanded justice," said his attorneys.

Jessica Corbett, staff writer ·

Nina Turner, the former Ohio State senator and Bernie Sanders national campaign co-chair, speaks at a rally in Philadelphia on July 11, 2019. (Photo: Bastiaan Slabbers/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

'Let's Do This!': Progressive Powerhouses Swiftly Endorse Nina Turner After She Announces House Run

Rep. Ro Khanna said that the former Ohio state senator "will bring a phenomenal commitment to a $15 minimum wage, Medicare for All, and free public college."

Brett Wilkins, staff writer ·

Former Ohio state Sen. Nina Turner is running for U.S. Congress. (Photo: AFGE/Flickr/cc)

With Fudge's Ohio Seat Opening, Progressives Say "Congresswoman Nina Turner Has a Nice Ring to It"

"I'm a public servant through and through, but I'm just going to leave it there for now," the former Bernie Sanders campaign co-chair coyly replied when asked if she will run. 

Brett Wilkins, staff writer ·

Nina Turner Files to Run for Congress in Ohio

The former Ohio state senator and Bernie Sanders 2020 national campaign co-chair filed the requisite FEC paperwork on Wednesday.

Brett Wilkins, staff writer ·

"Democrats’ failure to confront corporate power and interests was a dominant theme throughout the convention," writes Cook. (Photo: Movement for a People's Party/ YouTube Screengrab of The Peoples Convention - August 30, 2020)

New People’s Party Rises Amid Grim Election Options

Facing an election between a centrist Democrat and a fascist, the new Movement for a People’s Party aims to prevent such sparse electoral choices in the future.

Christopher D. Cook ·

Donald Trump will not be defeated without the votes of the progressive base, which now skews toward younger people of color and for which issues of social injustice are paramount. (Photo by Leigh Vogel/Getty Images)

The Case for Who Should Not Be Vice President: Joe Biden, Are You Listening?

We are calling for a VP candidate with a history of demonstrated fortitude in the face of entrenched power, not someone skilled at just-found-religion rhetoric.

Karen Bernal ·

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidate and former Ohio state Sen. Nina Turner are seen on the stage during a rally at Charleston Area Convention Center on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.

'This Is Unacceptable': Sanders Calls On Biden to Disavow Surrogate's Racist Attack on Nina Turner

"Joe must apologize to Nina and all the people of color supporting our campaign."

Eoin Higgins, staff writer ·

Nina Turner, national co-chair for the Bernie Sanders campaign, on MSNBC Monday night.

'My Word Stands': Sanders Co-Chair Nina Turner Offends MSNBC Pundits by Calling Billionaire Bloomberg an 'Oligarch'

"Not sure why this is even a discussion but by any reasonable historical or comparative standard Michael Bloomberg is literally the definition of an oligarch."

Eoin Higgins, staff writer ·