Latest articles on Bernie Sanders

We cannot reform ourselves out of the times we are in

Opinion Mukoma Wa Ngugi - 1 Jun 2020

To end racism, we will have to change the structures from which it draws its mandate, and get rid of liberal and right-wing politicians who give it oxygen while we are being asphyxiated

Coronavirus dispatches from smalltown America: Part III

Article Lawrence Reichard - 10 Apr 2020

Covid-19 strikes home. People in housing for senior citizens have the disease and Native Americans’s source of income — from casinos and oil — has collapsed

What Bernie Sanders needs to learn from black voters in South Africa

Analysis Nomalanga Mkhize - 8 Mar 2020

Senator Sanders must explicitly demonstrate that a US government that can guarantee universal healthcare is the best path to building long-term black wealth

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US presidential campaign 2020: The Democratic conundrum

Analysis Charles R Stith - 2 Mar 2020

As Super Tuesday looms, there are five candidates left in the Democratic race. But the party must ensure it selects someone who will be able to defeat incumbent Donald Trump

Where will neoliberalism end?

Article William Shoki - 22 Jan 2020

LONG READ As the world was overtaken by upheaval last year, one photo emerging from the uprisings depicts...

Trump says Congress ‘can’t impeach’ him

Article Sebastian Smith - 23 Apr 2019

Asked by reporters at a White House Easter event for children whether the prospect of impeachment worries him, Trump replied: "Not even a little bit."

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New Zealand bans assault weapons within days of massacre

Article Glenda Kwek - 21 Mar 2019

Initial public reaction was positive in the still-shocked country, where hundreds of people turned out for a second day for funerals in Christchurch

In US presidential race, how old is too old?

Article Michael Mathes - 19 Mar 2019

Donald Trump, the oldest person ever elected US president, will be 74 on Inauguration Day 2021

US Congress appeals ruling on net neutrality

Article Staff Reporter - 17 May 2018

The issue of net neutrality isn’t black and white, displaying both positive and negative consequences

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Trump and Clinton win big in New York, cast themselves as inevitable

Article Staff Reporter - 20 Apr 2016

The respective front-runners scored vital victories and will go into future state battles with much confidence.

Cruz slows Trump’s steamroller

Article Staff Reporter - 7 Apr 2016

Texas senator Ted Cruz described his recent win as a "turning point" in the Republican presidential race.

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Sanders gets a sweet taste of victory

Article Staff Reporter - 11 Mar 2016

Bernie Sanders is on a roll after the upset win in Michigan - but the odds on him winning are slim.

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Sanders wins stunning upset over Clinton, Trump wins big in Michigan primary

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Mar 2016

Vermont senator had trailed in polls by more than 20 points but opposition to free trade and growing African American support lead to victory.

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Trump marches toward nomination as Clinton sweeps south on Super Tuesday

Article Sabrina Siddiqui - 2 Mar 2016

Trump and Clinton win seven states and start to look toward general election even as Cruz and Sanders each claim victory in multiple states.

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Trump wins decisively in South Carolina, Clinton clinches Nevada

Article Staff Reporter - 22 Feb 2016

Donald Trump continued his march toward the GOP nomination while Hillary Clinton put in a strong showing against Bernie Sanders.

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