Thursday, November 21, 2024

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Harris and Sanders sound alarms on Trump’s ‘fascist’ threat as 2024...

As Kamala Harris and Bernie Sanders label Trump a “fascist,” warnings mount over his potential second term and its threat to democratic norms.

Sanders leads push to block $20 billion in US arms sales...

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Allies Introduce Resolutions to Halt Arms Sales to Israel Amid Mounting Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza and Lebanon

Bernie Sanders calls out Big Pharma over exorbitant drug prices: Novo...

As Novo Nordisk rakes in billions, Sen. Bernie Sanders and public health advocates demand answers on why U.S. patients are charged sky-high prices for life-saving drugs like Ozempic while generics could sell for a fraction of the cost.

Sanders calls for DOJ investigation into Israeli killing of American activist...

Senator Bernie Sanders demands a DOJ investigation into the killing of Turkish-American activist Ayşenur Eygi by Israeli forces, highlighting a pattern of impunity for the deaths of American citizens in the occupied West Bank.

Bernie Sanders leads charge to block $20 billion arms sale to...

Senator Bernie Sanders pledges to introduce a resolution to halt a massive U.S. arms deal with Israel, responding to widespread criticism of American complicity in the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Bernie Sanders calls economic inequality America’s unspoken crisis at Progressive Central...

At the Progressive Central 2024 conference, Bernie Sanders and Pramila Jayapal emphasized the urgent need to address income and wealth inequality, arguing that these issues remain largely ignored in national discourse despite their profound impact on American society.

Sanders pushes progressive policies at DNC, highlighting differences with Harris and...

At the Democratic National Convention, Bernie Sanders laid out a bold, progressive policy agenda that diverges from Vice President Kamala Harris’s platform. While his critiques could challenge Harris, they might also help her appeal to moderate voters by providing a contrast to Sanders’s more radical positions.

Bernie Sanders sounds the alarm on Trump’s 2024 election strategy: Laying...

As Donald Trump repeats his baseless claims of election fraud and promotes conspiracy theories, Bernie Sanders warns that the former president is setting the stage for another dangerous attempt to undermine U.S. democracy.

Progressive leaders demand end to Citizens United following Cori Bush’s primary...

Cori Bush’s primary defeat underscores the urgent need to reform campaign finance laws as progressives rally against the influence of super PACs and billionaire-funded elections.

Sanders backs potential VP pick Walz as champion for working families

Sanders endorses Minnesota governor Tim Walz as a potential vice-presidential pick, emphasizing his commitment to working families and progressive values.

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David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...

As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.

Trump’s Energy Department pick: A Fracking CEO who claims ‘there is no climate crisis’

Wright’s history of denying the severity of climate change raise critical questions about his ability to lead an agency central to energy innovation and climate policy.

Pentagon fails seventh straight audit amid $1 trillion military budget

Meanwhile, Congress continues to approve unprecedented increases in military spending, pushing the budget close to $1 trillion.

Protesters demand US Senate block weapons sales to Israel amid Gaza death toll exceeding...

Emblazoned with slogans like “Stop Arming Israel” and “Fund Housing, Not Genocide,” demonstrators gathered in the Hart Senate Office Building ahead of a pivotal Senate vote on Wednesday.

In five years, Chicago has barely made progress on its court-ordered police reforms. Here’s...

Now many of the city’s reform advocates have lost faith in the process and are increasingly concerned that the opportunity for lasting reform is slipping away.