Bernie Sanders
-
Space tourism industry stuck in billionaire phase
Richard Branson’s extravagant space getaway on Sunday marked the dawn of a new space age – for the few who can afford it. Jeff Bezos is ... -
Grassroots progressives leading change in Washington. Iowan Works With Bernie Sanders To Turn Ideas Into Policy | Government-and-politics
The ideals of the citizens of Iowa for community improvement and other progressive organizations are winning because the movement offers “a vision of restoring our government’s ... -
Ingraham: Biden, Bernie Sanders turning into one president; working overtime to “wipe out” a strong economy
The socialist agendas of President Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders are barely recognizable from each other, said Laura Ingraham, host of “The Ingraham Angle,” in her ... -
Bernie Sanders and Pramila Jayapal See Opportunity to Make the Most of a Budget That Is Below Their Target
The couple had worked behind the scenes and around the clock to ensure that escalating priorities were included in the proposal. “We just spoke this morning. ... -
Bernie Sanders calls on Cuba to “respect the rights of the opposition” and denounces the “unilateral” US embargo
It took more than a day and a half for Bernie Sanders to respond to the protests in Cuba, but he finally broke his silence before ... -
Lawmakers will determine the fate of infrastructure and poverty reduction plans
WASHINGTON – Democrats are rushing to finalize a bipartisan infrastructure deal and outline a sweeping childcare and education plan, aimed at maintaining a delicate deal with ... -
Today’s famous list of birthdays for July 10, 2021 includes celebrities Jessica Simpson, Sofia Vergara
Top celebrity birthdays July 10, 2021 Birthday wishes go out to Jessica Simpson, Sofia Vergara and all the other celebrities with birthdays today. Check out our ... -
A fall in infrastructure spending could stimulate markets. Here’s why.
Investors have a lot to fear lately, with variants of Covid-19 threatening to undermine the global economic recovery, persistent labor and supply shortages pushing up prices ... -
Biden signs three CRA bills repealing Trump-era rules – Ballotpedia News
Welcome Thursday, July 8, Brew. Here’s what to expect at the start of your day: Biden signs three congressional review bills repealing Trump-era rules Redistributing Review: ... -
Unlikely coalition of veterans backs Biden to end war in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON – Shortly after President Biden announced that the US military would be withdrawing from Afghanistan, Congressional Hawks accused him of accepting defeat. But a diverse ... -
Celebrities and the cult of Russian President Putin | Elections News
In 2003, Yulia Volkova, half of Russian pop duo TATU, performed Not Gonna Get Us, a famous song about two schoolgirls in love, at the MTV ... -
Lombardo’s Donald Trump problem | STEVE SEBELIUS
Sheriff Joe Lombardo has a problem with Donald Trump. As he kicked off the gubernatorial campaign on Monday, Lombardo was faced with the most obvious question ... -
American public opinion and infrastructure legislation
Infrastructure is now in the limelight in Congress, with debate not so much on whether to pass an infrastructure bill, but rather on what form it ... -
Valley News – Forum, July 2: Thank the Republicans for saving the union and freeing the slaves
Posted: 1/7/2021 22:00:27 Modified: 1/7/2021 22:00:24 PM Thank the republicans for saving the union, freeing the slaves Our beloved country could still have slavery if the ... -
Democrats seek sweet spot for ‘SALT’ deduction
A compromise without a full repeal appears to be the direction Democrats are taking, according to lawmakers and their aides. They could lose two House Democrats ... -
Representative James Clyburn opposes Sanders Ally in special election
Mr Clyburn said the “colorful words” did not reflect his endorsement, although in an ad coming out on Wednesday he listed the names of former black ... -
National and local tax cap may be here to stay for top earners
High incomes from high tax states applauded the news last week that Senator Bernie Sanders had included state and local tax cap relief in his budget. ... -
Mike Gravel, Former US Senator for Alaska, Dies at 91 | Washington, DC News
SEASIDE, Calif. (AP) – Mike Gravel, a former US senator from Alaska who read the Pentagon documents on the Congressional dossier and confronted Barack Obama over ... -
Press release | Press releases | Writing
06.25.21 WASHINGTON—US Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), led a press conference yesterday with several of his Senate Republican ... -
Bernie Sanders: India Walton’s victory is “an important step forward for the workers of Buffalo”
BUFFALO, NY (WIVB) – India Walton’s apparent victory over incumbent Byron Brown in the Buffalo Mayor’s Primary this week has been celebrated in progressive circles across ... -
Democrats Consider ‘SALT’ Relief for State and Local Tax Deductions
WASHINGTON – Democrats are considering changing the law to allow Americans to deduct more state and local taxes from their federal returns as part of a ... -
Wednesday letter to the editor
A look to the future Mr. Editor: Biden will go “goodbye”. The Democrats / Liberals / Socialists will ensure this by having him declared unfit. He ... -
Hashtag Trending, June 22, 2021 – Hacking water facilities; Amazon Prime Day; IBM Toronto Office
With files from Samira Balsara Water hacks are getting bigger, Amazon Prime Day is no party for workers, and IBM is opening a new office in ... -
Is Sanders’ prescription for American woes better than that of the Washington Hawks?
In this still image video of Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign, Sanders announces the suspension of his presidential campaign, from Burlington, Vermont. Photo: AFP In an opinion ... -
Sanders Signals Openness to Manchin Voting Rights Compromise | New
Senator Bernie Sanders on Sunday signaled his openness to the changes proposed by West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin to radical elections revise legislation debated in Congress. ... -
Joe Magee gets progressive nomination for Burlington Ward 3 Council race
Joe Magee. Photo by Riley Robinson / VTDigger Joe Magee won the Progressive Party’s endorsement for the special election for the Ward 3 of Burlington City ... -
Sunday TV Shows: Patrick Soon-Shiong and Kevin Merida
CBS News Sunday morning (N) 6:00 a.m. KCBS Hello america (N) 6 a.m. KABC State of the Union National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Senator Bernie Sanders ... -
Back home: Biden has an impressive list of things to do after his European tour
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden faces a formidable to-do list now that he’s back from his summit trip to Europe, with pressing legislative challenges, foreign ... -
As Democrats impatient to reach top priorities, Biden is yet to weigh in
WASHINGTON – As Democrats appear stuck on infrastructure, fear Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer will retire, and find themselves running out of Senate votes to pass ... -
Vice President Harris to host bipartisan dinner for women senators
Vice President Kamala Harris will host her first social event since taking office as the country’s second-in-command, after inviting all female Senate members to join her ... -
ProPublica Report Exposes Tax Strategies of America’s Super Rich | Chicago News
(Steve Buissinne / Pixabay) A explosive report from ProPublica based on a vast mine of leaked income tax returns from the super rich in the United ... -
Pavement Coffeehouse Owner Supports Employee Unionization
Business “This might not be the easiest time for any of us to have this conversation. But since it is, let’s find out.” Manager and barista ... -
Ron Kind and Mike Gallagher? Yes. Bryan Steil, Ron Johnson and Mark Pocan? Not so much | Editorial
The worst Wisconsin members to cooperate in the last session of Congress were U.S. Representative Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, ranked 261st in the House, and U.S. Senator ... -
Bernie Sanders asks Politico reporter: are you high?
Politico’s cannabis journalist Nathalie Fertig had a fun interaction with the Democratic Senator and Progressive Leader Bernie sanders this week, which she shared on social media. ... -
Dunning check update: will you get a 4th dunning check in 2021?
You probably haven’t heard much about a fourth stimulus check payment, but there is major pressure for another round of checks going on right now. Quick ... -
NASA’s $ 10 Billion Senate Fund Not a ‘Rescue’ for Blue Origin
The Senate wants to give NASA additional funds to maintain the objectives of a program that relies on private companies. Blue Origin is just one of ... -
Five candidates vie for program approval ahead of Burlington special election
Click to enlarge Screenshot © ï¸ Seven days Candidates from Ward 3 At least five people will seek the Progressive nomination for the Burlington Ward 3 ... -
IRS Leak: Data Shows Richest 25 Americans Paid Little To No Income Tax, ProPublica Reports
WASHINGTON – The rich are really different from you and me: they are better at dodging the tax collector. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos paid no income ... -
With infrastructure talks extended, Democrats strive to keep government funding on track
Progressives, tired of the slow pace of bipartisan infrastructure talks, are ready to go it alone now. But Yarmuth’s plan is a signal that despite growing ... -
John Lewis’ franchise bill faces steep climb in Senate
WASHINGTON – The “For The People Act” is not the only voting rights bill with problems. The other proposal on the Democrats’ agenda – named after ... -
Bernie Sanders reminds Americans “not a single Republican voted” for $ 1,400 stimulus checks
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders reminded Americans on Sunday that “not a single Republican voted” for President Joe Biden’s US bailout, which included stimulus checks of $ ... -
Today in history
Today in history Today is Saturday June 5, the 156th day of 2021. There are 209 days left in the year. The highlight of today’s history: ... -
Bernie Sanders fed up with Republican filibuster and Democratic caution
Bernie Sanders. (Caroline Brehman / CQ Roll Call via AP Images) To subscribe to The nation Subscribe now for as low as $ 2 per month! ... -
Biden announces tax flexibility for infrastructure
WASHINGTON – President Biden has indicated he may agree to a narrower infrastructure package that does not include the increase in the corporate tax rate, telling ... -
US lobby groups welcome broad coalition and worry about “motley” members’ effectiveness
Major US pressure groups have welcomed the announcement by Yesh Atid’s leader MP Yair Lapid on Wednesday evening that he had succeeded in forming a coalition ... -
Iowa Democrats feel party is retreating in industrial towns and farming communities
KEOKUK, Iowa – Democrats lost last year’s election for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District by the narrowest margin in a House race in nearly 40 years. After ... -
Van Hollen, Kaine, Murphy, Merkley and their colleagues urge Blinken to take immediate action to address humanitarian crisis in Gaza
June 1, 2021 Measures include providing humanitarian relief, freedom of movement and restoring strong US support to UNRWA Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tim ... -
“Passed the point of no return”? Iowa Dems feel that hopes are fading | Wisconsin News
By THOMAS BEAUMONT, Associated Press KEOKUK, Iowa (AP) – Democrats lost the election for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District last year by the narrowest margin in a ... -
What blocks the bill that would reform the military justice system: NPR
For years, New York Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (left) has sought approval for her bill to reform the military’s criminal justice system. This year, Gillibrand teamed ... -
This college just canceled student loans for all of its new graduates
President Joe Biden (Photo by Erin Scott-Pool / Getty Images) Getty Images Surprise, this college has just canceled student loans for all of its new graduates. ... -
Why? | Nevada Current
Area GOP flavor of the week Joe Lombardo. (Photo by Ethan Miller / Getty Images) Nevada Republicans had a field day saying “Socialists!” socialists! socialists! since ... -
Bernie Sanders criticizes GOP for bowing to Trump, blocking January 6 commission
Bernie Sanders lambasted Republicans for blocking a Jan.6 commission. Sanders said many Republicans were “too intimidated by Trump to do the right thing.” “It’s a painful ... -
Passing the torch: who’s the next Bernie?
Senator Bernie Sanders is a deeply influential politician for many young people like me. He has been able to incorporate progressive ideas into the mainstream political ... -
Progressive Democrats fight anti-Semitism while equating it with other forms of hatred
WASHINGTON (JTA) – As reports of attacks on Jews surfaced late last week, Democratic lawmakers were quick to condemn anti-Semitism – but they didn’t stop there. ... -
CHECK: Can states end their participation in the federal PUA program?
Governor Eric Holcomb announced that benefits in Indiana will end on June 19. INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana ends its participation in the federal pandemic unemployment benefit program ... -
Introducing a bipartisan bill to ensure the financial accountability of the DoD – MeriTalk
A bipartisan bill introduced in the Senate on May 19 would require the Department of Defense (DoD) to pass a full independent audit at the start ... -
Former Bernie Sanders substitute: ‘Stop condemning anti-Semitism’
Amer Zahr (Screenshot via Twitter) A former campaign substitute for Senator Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.,) Urged people to “stop condemning anti-Semitism” in a recent tweet. “Stop ... -
Bernie Sanders wants to stop NASA funding for Blue Origin
Enlarge / Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VA) speaks outside the Retail, Wholesale and Department Stores Union headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama on Friday, March 26, 2021. Vermont Senator ... -
Vermont congressional delegation divided over tax hike
Senator Bernie Sanders. File photo by Mike Dougherty President Joe Biden wants a corporate tax rate hike to pay for a $ 2 trillion infrastructure overhaul, ... -
San Antonio city council candidates strive to increase turnout ahead of second round
Sign up for The Daily Reach and get all the news tailored to your inbox. For Teri Castillo, knocking on doors for her second-round city council ... -
Bernie Sanders and progressives speak out against anti-Semitism amid Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Senator Bernie Sanders and other leading progressive lawmakers have condemned anti-Semistism as well as Islamophobia after a wave of attacks and incidents targeting American Jews amid ... -
Patrick Leahy signals he will run for a ninth term in the Senate
In an interview, Leahy said he hasn’t really thought about running again. He organized a fundraiser this week for his re-election and raised over $ 300,000 ... -
The coming storm
Stormy skies with dramatic clouds at sunset as a thunderstorm approaches. Getty Yesterday, May 20, 2021, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) introduced Section 994, the “For the ... -
Elder: False outrage over Cheney’s “ ouster ”
Larry Elder is a bestselling author and host of nationally broadcast radio shows. To learn more about Larry Elder or to become an “Elderado”, visit www.LarryElder.com. ... -
Bernie Sanders Introduces Resolution Blocking $ 735 Million Arms Sale to Israel | American foreign policy
Senator Bernie Sanders on Thursday introduced a resolution blocking a $ 735 million US arms sale to Israel, reflecting symbolic action by the House of Representatives ... -
Outpouring of US support for India in tackling COVID-19 crisis
Americans, cutting the divide between party and ideologies, have rallied with India to help the country fight the deadly second wave of COVID-19 infection that has ... -
Poll: Sinema catches up with Kelly in popularity | Arizona
(The Center Square) – Senator Kyrsten Sinema is catching up in popularity with Junior Senator Mark Kelly, who could have an unstable lead for re-election in ... -
Support for Palestine
The Balfour Declaration signed at the end of World War I on November 2, 1917 surprisingly enabled the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine. It ... -
Bernie’s salt in Biden’s wounds
Too bad House Republicans couldn’t elect conference chair Bernie Sanders. Because while Republicans argued over who is best to sell the GOP message in the future ... -
Bernie Sanders’ attack on US defense spending distorts the facts
The Senate Budget Committee held a hearing on “Waste, Fraud, Cost Overruns and Auditing at the Pentagon” on May 12. By the headline, you might think ... -
How Pramila Jayapal views Biden’s administration
As Joe Biden set out a grand vision for his presidency, in a speech to Congress late last month, cameras captured Representative Pramila Jayapal standing and ... -
Bernie Sanders calls Israeli government a ‘strong right’, demands US respect Palestinian rights
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders said the current leaders of the Israeli government have evolved into a “strong right-wing” coalition that includes genuine “racists”. Sanders and MSNBC ... -
‘It’s time for us to have her back’: Sunrise movement supports Nina Turner for Congress
Citing its long history of fighting for climate and economic justice, the youth-led Sunrise movement approved former Ohio State Senator Nina Turner for Congress on Monday. ... -
Bernie Sanders asks Biden to ‘take a hard look’ at Israeli aid as 28 Democratic senators call for ceasefire
Progressive US Senator Bernie Sanders has once again condemned Israel’s violent actions in Gaza – and called on the Biden administration to reconsider the extent of ... -
What Bernie Sanders and Charli D’Amelio can teach you about influencer marketing
May 17, 2021 6 min read Opinions expressed by Contractor the contributors are theirs. Some things in life will always remain classic – the look of ... -
Biden backs Israel, but US criticism is mounting
Published on: 05/17/2021 – 6:40 PMAmended: 05/17/2021 – 6:38 PM Washington (AFP) As it has for decades, Israel relied on the United States as a diplomatic ... -
Explain the law on reasonable taxation and promotion of fairness
Senators Chris Van Hollen, Cory Booker, Bernie Sanders, Sheldon Whitehouse and Elizabeth Warren recently introduced the Sensible Taxation and Equity Promotion (STEP) law, which at first ... -
Bernie Sanders still earns royalties on ’80s folk record
Senator Bernie Sanders also reported a recent windfall in paying for books, as have several other senators. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene recently bought shares in four ... -
Progressives seek to dissolve republic, Biden did not cause gas lines
AOC, other progressives hold the reins of power Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s harsh rebuke of President Joe Biden’s public acceptance of Israel’s right to defend itself speaks ... -
Sunrise movement approves Sanders’ main ally, Nina Turner, to take U.S. House seat in Ohio
Turner, one of Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders’ main allies, is running to succeed former Rep. Marcia Fudge, whom the Senate confirmed in March as housing and ... -
Bernie Sanders says US should review foreign aid to Israel, part of which funds Iron Dome defense system
As the fighting between Israel and Hamas militants entered its seventh day on Sunday, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Called for a “close examination” of the billions ... -
Respond to Senator Bernie Sanders
Security forces inspect a damaged building that was hit by rockets fired from the Gaza Strip into the town of Ashkelon. Photo: Ilia Yefimovich / DPA ... -
Bernie Sanders steps in | David E. Weisberg
Senator Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) A written an editorial for the NY Times on the fighting in and around Israel. It begins with the standard, one-size-fits-all, ...
/https://specials-images.forbesimg.com/imageserve/606753c89a807ffde6075d64/0x0.jpg?cropX1=401&cropX2=2045&cropY1=0&cropY2=1172)
