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Signs of Change? How Americans Turned Disaster and Outrage Into Upheaval

Greg Guma, Maverick Media. January 25, 2012.

Who could ignore the signs of change last year as the Tea Party’s no-nothing rejectionism gave way to a global outcry against economic unfairness and corporate exploitation?

Bail-out Bombshell: Fed "Emergency" Bank Rescue Totaled $29 Trillion Over Three Years

J. Andrew Felkerson, AlterNet. December 15, 2011.

While the 99% suffered hardship, a new study shows that the Fed propped up buddies in the banking industry and a vast shadow banking system far beyond what anyone has guessed.

Sen. Bernie Sanders: Fight Back Against the Oligarchy

Sen. Bernie Sanders, BuzzFlash. July 25, 2010.

We must make the wealthy pay their fair share in taxes.

Congress Goes to Bat For Wall Street, Rejects Plan To Break up Banks

Zach Carter, AlterNet. May 7, 2010.

Last night, Congress shot down the most important Wall Street reform.

Are We on the Verge of Finally Repealing 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell?'

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. January 12, 2010.

Scrapping this policy is not just a priority for the LGBT community -- it's a sought after step for anyone who rejects discrimination, and supports equality and fairness.

Sanders Pulls Single-Payer Amendment, Paves Way For Liebercare

Daniela Perdomo, AlterNet. December 16, 2009.

Sen. Bernie Sanders has pulled his single-payer amendment from the floor due to lack of support.

Bernie Sanders Puts Official Senate Hold on Bernanke Nomination

David Sirota, Open Left. December 2, 2009.

It's about time progressive Senators start using the power of obstruction for progressive ends.

Obama's Misguided War Speech Shouldn't Be the Last Word on Afghanistan

John Nichols, The Nation. December 1, 2009.

Presidents are not supposed to begin and end the discussion about war. With both parties divided over Afghanistan, it's time for Congress to debate the Obama's war plan.

Sen. Bernie Sanders: The Fight for Better Health Care

Sen. Bernie Sanders, October 23, 2009.

A single-payer approach saves hundreds of billions of dollars.

Glenn Beck Explains The Failure Of The For-Profit Health Care System. Yes, That Guy.

Brave New FilmsAugust 21, 2009.

Insurance premiums rise every year and individuals and businesses cannot keep pace. Even the most wingnutty among us can attest to that.

Bernie Sanders and Nurses Tell Obama: Embrace Single-Payer Health Care

Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!. June 9, 2009.

Sanders: We need to tell Obama that if he suppors a single-payer system, "he will have the backing of tens and tens of millions of Americans."

Health Care is a Right

Sen. Bernie Sanders, Huffington Post. June 9, 2009.

Six times as many Americans die every from lack of health care than the number of Americans killed in 9/11.

Goldman Vet Sparks Conflict on Hill

Lagan Sebert, American News Project. April 3, 2009.

Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks out about the appointment of another Goldman Sachs alum to Obama's economic team.

The Sex Appeal of Congressional Oversight Hearings

ZP Heller, Brave New Foundation. March 14, 2009.

Sen. Bernie Sanders and other politicians rethinking the war in Afghanistan.

Bernie Sanders to the Rescue

ZP Heller, Brave New Foundation. February 26, 2009.

Why the independent senator from Vermont will help President Obama fix Wall Street.

Sen. Bernie Sanders on the Collapse of the Middle Class Under Bush

ZP Heller, Meet the Bloggers. August 17, 2008.

From "Meet the Bloggers" dedicated to the economic crisis.

Sen. Bernie Sanders Can Fix Our Economic Crisis

Brave New Films, Meet the Bloggers. August 15, 2008.

Today on Meet the Bloggers (1pm ET/10 am PT)

America's Middle Class Can't Take Much More Punishment

Matt Taibbi, RollingStone.com. July 23, 2008.

Whether we like it or not, America is in the midst of revolutionary economic changes that are crushing the middle class.

Earth to Bush -- There's a Ton of Pain in Your "Thriving" Economy

Sen. Bernie Sanders, In These Times. September 19, 2007.

Bernie Sanders calls Bush on being out-of-touch with the squeeze felt by normal Americans.

Bernie Sanders' Tusssle With Nussle

Terence Samuel, The American Prospect. August 21, 2007.

The Vermont populist vows to hold up the president's pick for OMB chief until he starts speaking some truth about the economy.

VOTE ALERT: Barring Outsourcers From Abusing Visas to Undercut Wages

David Sirota, June 7, 2007.

David Sirota: Will the Senate make sure the H-1B visa program doesn't undercut domestic wages and jobs?

INVITE: Join Bernie Sanders On Conf Call TODAY About Anti-Fast Track Campaign

David Sirota, March 16, 2007.

David Sirota: Call to discuss the national campaign to stop "fast track" trade authority that has diminished labor, human rights and environmental standards.

How Media Kool Kids Try to Bar Access to Your Government, Or...

David Sirota, February 13, 2007.

David Sirota: ...Capitol Hill Junior High