Tag: bernie sanders
US Movement for Single-Payer Health Care Grows, with Historic NY Bill
As the demand for single-payer health care in the US becomes mainstream, the New York Health Act could lead the way. TRNN’s Ben Norton speaks…
New Progressive Georgia County Commissioner Takes Oath on Malcolm X’s Autobiography
Georgia’s new Athens-Clarke County Commissioner Mariah Parker is a 26-year-old PhD student and rapper who took her oath of office on Malcolm X’s autobiography. She…
Heated NY Primary Pits Corrupt Establishment Democrat Against Young Democratic Socialist
In the closely watched upcoming primary in New York, democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is challenging neoliberal Joe Crowley, the chair of the House Democratic Caucus,…
Does the DNC Want to Stop the Next Bernie?
A proposed rule change might not stop Bernie Sanders from seeking the Democratic nomination in 2020, but it could be used to exclude future independents…
Progressive vs. Establishment Candidates Locked in Tight Race for Maryland Governor
TRNN speaks to the two leading candidates for the Democratic nomination for governor, Ben Jealous and Rushern Baker, and their supporters, in the days before…
Democrats Strip Superdelegates of Voting Power
The Democrats’ progressive wing claimed victory on Saturday after ‘Superdelegates’ lower the ability to vote on the first ballot of the party’s nominating process **…
Does the UK Need Donald Trump, or does America need Jeremy Corbyn?
In Part 1, TRNN correspondent Jaisal Noor speaks to Brits about their views on the U.S. president, Brexit, and more. Music from Bensound.com ** (Disclaimer:…
Bernie Sanders: End U.S. Arms Sales to Saudis and Support for its Yemen War
Sen. Sanders joins Paul Jay to discuss his Senate resolution to end US support for the Saudi war in Yemen Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories…
Sanders: Senate Rebuked Yemen War After Americans Learned of the Saudi’s Brutality
Dr. Cornel West and Senator Bernie Sanders launched the Sanders Insitute Gathering by highlighting progressive fights for a more just and fair society ** (Disclaimer:…
Bernie Sanders: Bipartisan Senate Vote Against Yemen War Is ‘Historic’
Bernie Sanders praised the Senate for finally challenging the unconstitutional US-Saudi war on Yemen, after a historic 56-41 vote against it. || Watch our report…
Bernie Sanders: Concentrated Wealth is Concentrated Power
Sen. Sanders joins Paul Jay who asks if breaking up the big banks is enough to weaken the power of Wall St. Visit https://therealnews.com for…
Senate Votes to End US Support for Saudi Mass Murder in Yemen
In a historic vote, the Senate voted 56-41 to withdraw military support for the US-Saudi war on Yemen. Yemeni-American community organizer Rabyaah Althaibani, whose family…
Bernie Sanders Responds to Trump’s Oval Office Address
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) delivers a response to President Donald Trump’s address to the nation Tuesday night on the shutdown and the President’s demand for…
Who’s Afraid of AOC?
Norman Solomon and Jaqueline Luqman join host Paul Jay to discuss whether the call from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to primary establishment Democrats weakens the party https://therealnews.com…