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John Samuel Tieman: Socialism is good for business

In a recent Democratic presidential debate, Anderson Cooper mentioned, when questioning Bernie Sanders, that about 50% of all Americans said they would never vote for a democratic socialist. I rejoiced. … Continue reading

November 23, 2015 · Leave a comment

Video: Bernie Sanders Champions Democratic Socialism at Georgetown (full speech)

In a clear articulation of his political philosophy and vision for the United States, Bernie Sanders presents himself as heir to the populist legacy of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in a … Continue reading

November 22, 2015 · Leave a comment

RoseAnn DeMoro: Time to Break the Class Ceiling — Elect Bernie Sanders

Let’s make history. The 2016 election offers a rare moment to crack a barrier that can truly transform our nation – the opportunity to shatter the Class Ceiling. As an … Continue reading

September 25, 2015 · Leave a comment

John Samuel Tieman: A Few Thoughts On Sanders And Socialism

There is a lot of debate these days as to why Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, in his run to be president, is doing so well. Pundits think he will win … Continue reading

September 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

Chris Hedges: America’s Electoral Farce

I intend to devote no more time to the upcoming presidential elections than walking to my local polling station on Election Day, voting for a third-party candidate, most likely the … Continue reading

June 25, 2015 · 1 Comment

John Samuel Tieman: Are you a socialist and just don’t know it?

Yesterday, I heard a reporter say that she was surprised that Senator Bernie Sanders has garnered so much support. I’m not. Not long ago, Vox Populi published my argument in support of … Continue reading

June 16, 2015 · Leave a comment

John Samuel Tieman: Bernie Sanders 2016

Last week, I invested $3.75 in my first “Sanders 2016” button. Like Senator Sanders, I usually caucus with the Democrats. I am also like the senator in that I am … Continue reading

May 9, 2015 · 2 Comments

Bernie Sanders: Fight for our Progressive Vision

As I look ahead to this coming year, a number of thoughts come to mind. First and foremost, against an enormous amount of corporate media noise and distraction, it is … Continue reading

January 4, 2015 · 1 Comment

Bernie Sanders: An Economic Agenda for America, 12 Steps Forward

The American people must make a fundamental decision. Do we continue the 40-year decline of our middle class and the growing gap between the very rich and everyone else, or … Continue reading

December 4, 2014 · 2 Comments

Sanders Talks ‘Political Revolution’ in Iowa as Clinton Declares: ‘I’m Baaack’

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders both attend events in strategically important state. U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders gets a standing ovation from the crowd at a town hall meeting to talk … Continue reading

September 17, 2014 · Leave a comment

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