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Sanders and Ellison have introduced bills to ban private companies from running prisons [View all]

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Sanders and Ellison have introduced bills to ban private companies from running prisons [View all] Uncle Joe Jun 2016 OP

Good for him. floriduck Jun 2016 #1

What's there wallyworld2 Jul 2016 #92

Thanks Uncle Joe saidsimplesimon Jun 2016 #2

Thanks, saidsimplesimon Uncle Joe Jun 2016 #3

All is well. saidsimplesimon Jun 2016 #5

The recent investigation of a private prison in Mother Jones is EXCELLENT! Stevepol Jul 2016 #91

I'm a long time subscriber - raven mad Jul 2016 #98

Very good. 840high Jun 2016 #4

Darn that Sanders for being a Progressive Democrat... TheProgressive Jun 2016 #6

As a senator, wouldn't he introduce a bill WhiteTara Jun 2016 #7

That's what they're doing, I just copied the title from the youtube video. Uncle Joe Jun 2016 #10

Oh, thanks WhiteTara Jun 2016 #11

Actually the title of the video is incorrect, the bill was introduced.... George II Jul 2016 #69

Is this along the lines of giving false credit to you know who in regards to the House sit-in? tonyt53 Jul 2016 #77

One could say that. But we all know that the Congressman who was most instrumental.... George II Jul 2016 #78

I took your suggestion and changed the title. Uncle Joe Jun 2016 #12

... WhiteTara Jun 2016 #13

I hope this isn't considered to be a "Too Radical" idea. jalan48 Jun 2016 #8

Oh...too radical? passiveporcupine Jun 2016 #38

It's not too radical for Democrats. Nitram Jul 2016 #82

K&R avaistheone1 Jul 2016 #55

Bernie just wants to give "Free Stuff" to our criminals, bvar22 Jul 2016 #94

Exactly. Phlem Jul 2016 #95

Queue irrational haters in 3... 2... 1... nt phazed0 Jun 2016 #9

they must be following mothers rule... ciaobaby Jun 2016 #18

Oops, sorry I'm late. Nitram Jul 2016 #83

K&R DianaForRussFeingold Jun 2016 #14

It was my pleasure, DianaForRussFeingold. Uncle Joe Jun 2016 #15

This is great. PatrickforO Jun 2016 #16

Great job Bernie and Keith! Thanks much Uncle Joe. appalachiablue Jun 2016 #17

Excellent! n/t pnwmom Jun 2016 #19

If anyone watches Orange is the new black IronLionZion Jun 2016 #20

The new season is very well done and greatly focused on the private prison issue as well as Bluenorthwest Jul 2016 #70

It is very well done IronLionZion Jul 2016 #80

I hate to be cynical, but it doesn't stand a chance. JohnnyRingo Jun 2016 #21

I agree... HDSam Jun 2016 #30

I see your point JohnnyRingo Jun 2016 #44

Sometimes "looking good" is the beginning of fundamental reform. Uncle Joe Jun 2016 #46

Update please. sheshe2 Jun 2016 #22

This was just published today on youtube but upon Uncle Joe Jun 2016 #23

Thanks sheshe2 Jun 2016 #28

I am not finding anything from this year, passiveporcupine Jun 2016 #48

Yes. Raine1967 Jun 2016 #25

It was just published on youtube today so I thought it was new, I can't find Uncle Joe Jun 2016 #31

I agree Raine. sheshe2 Jun 2016 #32

Agreed, Cryptoad Jun 2016 #33

He will get back to the Senate when he has finished the job he is working on now passiveporcupine Jun 2016 #50

I still can't find updates on the "Justice is Not For Sale Act" but on the plus side Uncle Joe Jun 2016 #39

Awesome, indeed. But, until we regain control of both houses, a pipe dream, I fear. Surya Gayatri Jul 2016 #64

All too common. Loki Jul 2016 #88

Highly recommend! Thanks babylonsister Jun 2016 #24

It was 2015 sheshe2 Jun 2016 #34

Maybe this babylonsister Jun 2016 #37

It is being posted as new news. sheshe2 Jun 2016 #40

Here is some "new" news to go with it. Uncle Joe Jun 2016 #42

Yes, the committee voted for it. sheshe2 Jun 2016 #43

If it makes you happy, I have corrected the title. Uncle Joe Jun 2016 #45

Never stated it was from 2015 sheshe2 Jun 2016 #47

There it is...just what we needed to see. passiveporcupine Jun 2016 #49

Sanders and Ellison DID introduce these bills. It was last year. Raine1967 Jun 2016 #26

And ten months later, the Republican US House and the Republican US Senate have done nothing Eric J in MN Jul 2016 #60

Outstanding! Chasstev365 Jun 2016 #27

I seem to remember some Democrats support priveatly run prisons greiner3 Jun 2016 #29

the next president will be glad to Cryptoad Jun 2016 #36

REAL Democrats don't nikto Jul 2016 #58

I don't think there's anyone on DU who does. Nitram Jul 2016 #84

K & R nt TeamPooka Jun 2016 #35

Thanks Bernie and Keith! nt zentrum Jun 2016 #41

Excellent. n/t DirkGently Jun 2016 #51

Introducing a bill isn't enough BainsBane Jun 2016 #52

The Bill... sheshe2 Jul 2016 #54

Oh, my gosh BainsBane Jul 2016 #72

It's fun watching people who attack Bernie with ease hesitate to go after him and Keith. Bluenorthwest Jul 2016 #71

Sometimes reform takes a while. dbackjon Jul 2016 #86

This was introduced in 2015 BainsBane Jul 2016 #87

k&r. nt tblue37 Jun 2016 #53

If I understand correctly, less than 10% of prisons are privately operated. PBass Jul 2016 #56

Bernie and Keith acknowledge in the video that banning private prisons isn't the totality Uncle Joe Jul 2016 #59

PROFIT IS EVIL! Indydem Jul 2016 #67

Wow, the Republican is strong in you elljay Jul 2016 #73

Wrong end of the equation. Indydem Jul 2016 #79

There is no reason for ANY Democrat to oppose this bill nikto Jul 2016 #57

Simple. Lunabell Jul 2016 #61

This is why I will always feel the Bern! Feeling the Bern Jul 2016 #62

And Don't Forget the Corporate Loonie Bins as well! zebonaut Jul 2016 #63

See how a little vision fires us up? Android3.14 Jul 2016 #65

Bernie and Ellison are awesome. Some people just talk about improving the lives of PoC Betty Karlson Jul 2016 #66

He proposed this about 10 months ago (~ October 2015) George II Jul 2016 #68

Good, something needs to be done about for profit torture chambers. lonestarnot Jul 2016 #74

If a corporation sulphurdunn Jul 2016 #75

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I'm looking forward to seeing how they manage to get the bill passed. Nitram Jul 2016 #81

Awesome - this needs to happen. dbackjon Jul 2016 #85

I love the smell of Progressive legislation in the morning!!!! harun Jul 2016 #89

Sure hope they get it done! OverBurn Jul 2016 #90

Idaho booted out the Corrections Corporation of America crooks. Freakin' IDAHO! brewens Jul 2016 #93

You can thank the ACLU of Idaho for that. LAGC Jul 2016 #97

Love the man. n/t Elmer S. E. Dump Jul 2016 #96

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Bernie always stands up for what is just and right. senz Jul 2016 #100