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New Sanders Bill Would Tax “Obscene” Pandemic Windfall of Billionaires
The tax would help fund the U.S. recovery from the pandemic and resulting economic collapse.
Public Sector’s Right to Strike Is Left Behind in Biden-Bernie Task Force
Progress towards radical reforms is made outside, not inside, of the rooms where the power players huddle.
Sanders: “Richest 1 Percent Is Responsible for 70 Percent of All Unpaid Taxes”
An estimated $381 billion per year revenue shortfall follows a sharp decline in enforcement against tax evasion.
Sanders Calls on “Do-Nothing” Senate to Pass Sweeping COVID Stimulus Legislation
Sanders urged the Senate to approve relief that includes $2,000 monthly checks, rent cancellation and expanded Medicare.
Markey Bill Backed by Sanders and Warren Seeks to Abolish Qualified Immunity
The antiquated legal doctrine has insulated police for decades from serious prosecution of even wanton misconduct.
Sanders Files Amendments to Force Pentagon to Pass Audit, Mass Produce Masks
“National security also means doing everything we can to improve the lives of our people,” Sanders said in his speech.
60+ Groups Demand Senate Pass Amendment to Slash Pentagon Budget by $74 Billion
The amendment would redirect the $74 billion in savings toward funding health care, education, jobs and housing.
Sanders Unveils Amendment to Slash Pentagon Budget by $74 Billion
The Pentagon budget is higher than the next 11 nations combined and represents over half of U.S. discretionary spending.
Trump Administration Won’t Guarantee Universal Access to COVID-19 Vaccine
Millions of taxpayer dollars flow to drug companies, but top health officials can’t guarantee an affordable vaccine.
Bernie’s Army Redeploys to Support COVID-19’s Frontline Workers
The experience many organizers gained from the Sanders movement had a direct impact on their work.