Bernie Sanders

Bernie Sanders urges Democratic Party to ban AIPAC and super PACs from primaries, pass amendment

Sanders believes that even candidates who support super PAC reforms will continue accepting money from super PACs for use in elections so long as there is benefit to be gained from the arrangement.

US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks at The People V. The Powerful rally at the Detroit Opera House on July 18, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. Sanders, US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and others joined El-Sayed to rally the crowds.
Graham Platner speaks to voters at a town hall at the Elks Lodge 188 on June 7, 2026, in Portland, Maine.

Platner suspends Senate campaign, forcing Democrats to pivot in crucial Maine race

US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) attends a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee confirmation hearing for Casey Means, nominated to serve as the next US Surgeon General, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, February 25, 2026.

Bernie Sanders urges Platner to quit Maine Senate race as Democrats vie to succeed him

DC MAYORAL candidate Janeese Lewis George prepares for an interview with members of the news media next to a voting site at the Chevy Chase Community Center during DC’s primary voting day in Washington, DC, US, June 16, 2026.

Democratic socialist whose Israel criticism ignited Jewish concern leads DC mayoral primary vote


US Senate works through the night to advance $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill

With Republicans united in opposition, Democrats must keep all 50 of their members on board in order to pass the package, as they hope to do this weekend.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) delivers remarks beside Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) on COVID-19 relief, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, February 11, 2021.

Sanders slams Israel for not sending COVID vaccines to Palestinians

"It is outrageous that Netanyahu would use spare vaccines to reward his foreign allies while so many Palestinians in the occupied territories are still waiting."

Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders announces introduction of public housing legislation as part of the Green New Deal in Washington, U.S. November 14, 2019

Bernie Sanders mitten merchandise raises $1.8 million for Vermont charities

In case you missed it: A photo of the Jewish senator at the presidential inauguration ceremony wearing homemade mittens went viral last week.

Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) arrives before the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States

My Word: Beyond Bernie's mittens and memes

This is an era for kid gloves when it comes to sensitivities.

Sen. Bernie SANDERS with his now famous mittens at the inauguration of US President Joe Biden on January 20.

Bernie Sanders had his most viral week ever and a lot of it was Jewish

“I was just sitting there, trying to keep warm, paying attention to what’s going on,” Sanders said.

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaks during a rally in St Louis, Missouri, U.S., March 9, 2020.

Bernie Sanders sells mittens meme sweatshirt for $45

The proceeds from the shirt will all go to Meals on Wheels Vermont.

Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) arrives before the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States

The most bizarre Bernie memes on the Internet

The ease of placing Sanders in various locations was aided by internet gurus who made a website where you can stick the cut-out anywhere.

Bernie Sanders responds to a question from a reporter

Bernie Sanders ironically goes viral during Biden inauguration

All eyes were immediately on the Vermont Senator after memes were made of him sitting on a chair by himself wearing cozy mittens.

Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) arrives before the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States

3 Jewish fashion statements from the inauguration (that were easy to miss)

Ella Emhoff, Jewish daughter of the historic Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, wore a dress designed by the celebrated Jewish fashion designer Batsheva Hay.

Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) arrives before the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States

Bernie Sanders calls Israel 'authoritarian' at Pittsburgh memorial

"All over the world... in Israel... We see intolerant authoritarian political leaders attacking the very foundations of democratic societies," said Sanders.

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaks during a rally in St Louis, Missouri, U.S., March 9, 2020.