Bernie Sanders, a US Senator from Vermont and two-time presidential candidate, shares his passionate insights on progressive politics. He reflects on his experiences in the Civil Rights Movement and the significant impact of money on political campaigns. Sanders discusses the urgent need for reforms like Medicare for All and public funding of elections to counteract corporate influence. He highlights the importance of grassroots movements and collective action to advocate for social justice and a fair economy, while also expressing hope in the American people's desire for change.
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March on Washington
Bernie Sanders took a bus to the March on Washington with fellow students.
He witnessed MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech, a momentous occasion focused on jobs and justice.
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Oligarchy in the US
The US is moving towards an oligarchic form of society where few control most resources.
This concentration of ownership is evident across various sectors like agriculture, transportation, and healthcare.
insights INSIGHT
Influence of Big Money
The influence of big money in politics isn't direct bribery, but creates dependence.
Politicians rely on wealthy donors and become cognizant of their needs, hindering true representation.
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In *Our Revolution: A Future to Believe In*, Bernie Sanders shares his personal experiences from the 2016 presidential campaign trail, recounting the details of his historic primary fight and the people who made it possible. The book outlines a progressive economic, environmental, racial, and social justice agenda aimed at creating jobs, raising wages, protecting the environment, and providing health care for all. Sanders emphasizes that the political revolution has just started and that the struggle to transform the country and the world continues.
Where We Go from Here
Two Years in the Resistance
Bernie Sanders
In this book, Bernie Sanders details his experiences and efforts from June 2016 to August 2018, highlighting his involvement in the resistance movement and his advocacy for democratic and social justice causes. The book provides insights into his political actions and his vision for the future of American politics.
It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism
John Nichols
Sen. Bernie Sanders
In this book, Senator Bernie Sanders argues that unfettered capitalism is responsible for unprecedented levels of income and wealth inequality, undermines democracy, and destroys the planet. He questions the economic order that allows a few billionaires to control more wealth than the bottom half of society and a political system that permits the super-rich to influence elections and politicians. Sanders advocates for fundamental economic and political change, recognizing economic rights as human rights and working towards a society that provides a decent standard of living for all.
Outsider in the White House
Bernie Sanders
This book is Bernie Sanders's political autobiography, originally published in 1997 as 'Outsider in the House.' It describes his early involvement in the Civil Rights movement, his grassroots political campaigns in Vermont, and his journey to becoming the first independent elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in forty years. The book includes an updated afterword by John Nichols, which covers Sanders's entrance into the Senate, the 2016 Democratic Primary, his resistance to Trump, and his 2020 presidential campaign. A new foreword by Nina Turner provides a personal glimpse of Bernie Sanders[1][3][5].
Bernie Sanders Guide to Political Revolution
Bernie Sanders
This book is a young adult adaptation of 'Our Revolution', where Sanders shares his upbringing, his introduction to Democratic Socialism, and his emergence in American politics. It emphasizes the importance of young people fighting for a progressive economic, environmental, racial, and social justice agenda. The book includes infographics and illustrations to explain complex issues such as income inequality, climate change, healthcare, law enforcement reform, prison system reform, and student loan debt.
The Fighting Soul: On the Road with Bernie Sanders
Ari Rabin-Havt
The Fighting Soul offers a detailed portrait of Bernie Sanders, written by his close advisor and deputy campaign manager, Ari Rabin-Havt. The book chronicles Sanders's 2020 presidential campaign, including his heart attack in Las Vegas, his debate encounter with Elizabeth Warren, and a private conversation with Barack Obama. It provides insights into Sanders's personal life, his love of picket lines and Motown songs, and his distaste for cable news commentators. The book highlights Sanders's principled stance and his rare consistency in public and private life, depicting him as a politician motivated by principle rather than power[1][2][3].
Bernie Sanders is a US Senator from Vermont and a two-time presidential candidate.
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