May 6, 2019

Stephanie Kelton: Here's Bernie Sanders calling attention to student loan debt 18 years ago.

https://twitter.com/StephanieKelton/status/1125474433550966784




Published on Aug 20, 2015
Rep. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) talked to reporters about the Bush Administration tax cut proposal.?He emphasized that too much of the tax cut would go to the wealthiest Americans and not enough money would be left to invest in education.

May 6, 2019

Extended Interview: 1-on-1 with 2020 hopeful Sen. Bernie Sanders

Published on May 5, 2019
While campaigning in Des Moines, Iowa, 2020 contender Sen. Bernie Sanders sat down for an exclusive interview with ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl for "This Week."

May 6, 2019

Photo: a smile for the ropeline

https://twitter.com/rubycramer/status/1125204801426526208

May 5, 2019

Bernie Sanders is an accomplished, effective leader

Sunday May 05, 2019

Excerpt:

Bernie Sanders has been elected mayor 4 times, U.S. representative 8 times, and U.S. senator 3 times.

The voters of my state have come to view him as a highly competent public servant, a true fighter for low- and middle-income folks, elders, veterans, family farmers…everyone who can use a fair shake. And we know him as a visionary policy leader who, even as a mayor, spoke out passionately for progressive reforms in our nation’s domestic and foreign policy. This was reflected, for example, in his strong support of Rev. Jesse Jackson’s presidential candidacy in 1988, which, in his endorsement speech (video) at the Vermont caucus, Sanders called “the most courageous and exciting political campaign in the modern history of our nation.”

This article will illustrate that Bernie Sanders

has demonstrated the ability to forcefully and successfully advocate for progressive policies
has a long record of progressive accomplishment as both an executive and a legislator
has demonstrated the ability to work effectively with members of both parties to pass crucial and large-scale legislation
has demonstrated dedication to the principle that going to war should be a last resort, and firm respect for Congress’s constitutional role in such decisions.

These credentials and qualities make him well-suited to be our nominee and our president.

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2019/5/5/1855034/-Bernie-Sanders-is-an-accomplished-effective-leader-hope-you-read-this-and-learn-something-new

May 5, 2019

Bernie Sanders rolls out "Roosevelt style trust-busting" agriculture plan

2020 Democrat Bernie Sanders unveiled a multi-faceted, comprehensive plan to help revitalize rural farming communities and break up big agriculture corporations like Bayer-Monsanto and John Deere by enacting "Roosevelt style trust-busting laws."

Agriculture today is not working for the majority of Americans. It is not working economically for farmers, it is not working for rural communities, and it is not working for the environment. But it is working for big agribusiness corporations that are extracting our rural resources for profit.

For far too long, government farm policies have incentivized a “get big or get out” approach to agriculture. This approach has consolidated the entire food system, reducing farm net income, and driving farmers off the land in droves. As farms disappear, so do the businesses, jobs, and communities they support.

Why it matters: America's farmers are living through the worst economic crisis in almost 30 years, driven by low commodity prices, trade war pressures and record flooding. The Agriculture Department has disbursed $7.7 billion in aid to farmers in an effort to reduce the negative effects of retaliatory tariffs stemming from President Trump's trade war.

Highlights:

Corporation busts: Sanders wants to pause all future mergers and vertical integration of large agribusiness corporations and break-up "existing massive agribusinesses." Like fellow 2020 Democrat Elizabeth Warren, Sanders wants a right-to-repair law that allows farmers to choose how to repair their farming equipment instead of being forced to go through authorized agents like John Deere.

Climate change: The plan aims to incentivize farmers to help sequester greenhouse gas emissions from farming and enforce the Clean Air and Water Acts for large, factory farms. "The current administration lacks the will to enforce [federal laws], particularly on mega-farms. Regulations should be scale-appropriate, and focus attention on the operations with largest impact," the proposal says.

Revitalize rural communities: The proposal emphasizes the need for education and job training, while also tying in paid child care, quality health care through his Medicare for All plan, and reformed immigration labor laws.
Go deeper:

Read Sanders' full proposal ...

https://www.axios.com/bernie-sanders-2020-agriculture-plan-57ff6053-2a9f-4604-ad27-8526c5847370.html



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May 5, 2019

Revitalizing Rural America

Fundamental change in America’s agricultural and rural policies is no longer just an option; it’s an absolute necessity. With the right support and policies, we can have rural communities that are thriving economically and ecologically.

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Fundamental change in America’s agricultural and rural policies is no longer just an option; it’s an absolute necessity. Farmers, foresters, and ranchers steward rural landscapes, which benefit all Americans. They provide us with essential resources such as food, fiber, building materials, renewable energy, clean water and habitat for biodiversity. They also have an enormous potential to address climate change. With the right support and policies, we can have rural communities that are thriving economically and ecologically. The following policies will drive a transition in our agricultural system away from a consolidated, profit-driven industrial model to one that rebuilds and restores rural communities.

1) Policies Leveling the Playing Field for Farmers and Farmworkers
2) Policies to Empower Farmers, Foresters & Ranchers to Address Climate Change and Protect Ecosystems
3) Policies to Foster Investment to Revitalize Rural Communities



https://berniesanders.com/revitalizing-rural-america/

May 5, 2019

Bernie Sanders on 'Medicare-for-all,' Joe Biden and wanting to take on Trump in 2020

Published on May 5, 2019
On "This Week," ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl joins 2020 presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders on the campaign trail in Des Moines, Iowa.

May 5, 2019

🔥 Rally with Bernie in Sioux City, Iowa

Scheduled for May 5, 2019
Join our rally in Sioux City, Iowa, as we come together to create a democracy that is truly by and for the people, not the billionaire class.

May 5, 2019

🔥 Bernie Hosts Town Meeting in Spencer, Iowa

Scheduled for May 5, 2019
Bernie is in Spencer, Iowa, to hear directly from the people. This is what democracy is about — communities coming together to build power. Tune in to the live town hall.

May 5, 2019

🔥 Bernie Announces Plan to Revitalize Rural America

Scheduled for May 5, 2019
Rural communities across the country are facing a major crisis. Join Bernie Sanders in Osage, Iowa, for a special policy address on our plan to take on big agribusiness and revitalize rural America.