Sanders Reacts to the GOP Budget Plan
Dec 5, 2012 The independent senator from Vermont appeared on MSNBC’s "Politics Nation with Al Sharpton" on Monday to talk about the ongoing budget negotiations between Democrats and Republicans, respectively the winners and losers of last month’s national referendum on economic policy in America.
Let the Bush Tax Cuts for the Wealthy Expire Already
Nov 29, 2012 Now is the time to hold Democrats accountable and ensure that we do deficit reduction in a way that is fair, while also protecting Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
Sen. Sanders Rages: ‘Social Security Has Nothing to Do With Deficit Reduction’
Nov 17, 2012 At a mid-November meeting of the Defending Social Security Caucus, the Vermont independent issued a fiery warning against cutting Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid to President Obama, congressional Republicans and Blue Dog Democrats.The Vermont independent issued a fiery warning against cutting Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid to President Obama, congressional Republicans and Blue Dog Democrats.
Wal-Mart Heirs: The Rich Get Way Richer
Aug 3, 2012 The six members of the Walton family featured on Forbes’ list of the 400 wealthiest Americans have a combined net worth today of $102.7 billion -- more than the bottom 40 percent of American families combined.
Sen. Sanders Votes Against Nuclear Regulator
Jun 14, 2012 At a hearing Wednesday held by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders spoke against confirming Kristine Svinicki for another five-year term on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, citing her history of voting in the interest of a power company and against the Vermont public.
The Amendment to End Citizens United
Jun 2, 2012 Last December, Rep. Ted Deutch, pictured, and Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced the OCCUPIED bill, a constitutional amendment aimed at addressing America’s campaign finance problem by overturning Citizens United. The acronym stands for "Outlawing Corporate Cash Undermining the Public Interest in our Elections and Democracy."
Legislators and Activists Mount Opposition to Citizens United
Apr 21, 2012 Good news for democracy: Lawmakers at all levels of government met with activists on Capitol Hill this week to sign a "Declaration for Democracy" in support of the effort to overturn the Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United decision.‘Colbert Report’: Sanders v. Citizens United
Jan 4, 2012 The thrilling showdown that was the Iowa caucus race wasn't the only hot political action that went down on Tuesday. It'd be a shame if those eight precious Romney-friendly votes overshadowed this important appearance of Sen. Bernie Sanders on that evening's edition of "The Colbert Report."
Truthdiggers of the Week: NDAA Dissenters in Congress
Dec 16, 2011 Though they couldn't stop the freedom-crushing National Defense Authorization Act of 2012 from becoming law, Truthdig salutes the efforts of the members of the U.S. Congress who took a stand against the NDAA in the final round of voting this week.
Bernie Sanders Explains Why Congress Fears Citizens United
Dec 16, 2011 Senator Bernie Sanders has a much more sophisticated take on political corruption than the conventional view of campaign reformers.
