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Introduction -- June 14, 2016 : meeting with Hillary Clinton -- July 9, 2016 : the most progressive political platform in U.S. history -- July 26, 2016 : the Democratic Convention -- August 24, 2016 : our revolution is formally launched -- September 5, 2016 : on the campaign trail for Clinton -- October 17, 2016 : taking on the greed of the pharmaceutical industry -- November 8, 2016 : election night -- November 16, 2016 : part of the Democratic Senate leadership -- January 15, 2017 : saving the Affordable Care Act -- January 20, 2017 : Inauguration Day -- February 28, 2017 : a new way to communicate -- April 26, 2017 : introducing the $15-an-hour minimum-wage bill -- May 31, 2017 : off to Germany, England, and Ireland -- September 21, 2017 : a progressive foreign policy -- October 27, 2017 : I visit Puerto Rico -- December 19, 2017 : the looting of the federal treasury -- January 23, 2018 : we take Medicare For All directly to the people -- January 31, 2018 : the biggest challenge -- February 15, 2018 : an ugly day in the Senate -- February 16, 2018 : more children killed by guns -- February 23, 2018 : on the road again -- March 11, 2018 : politics and baseball -- March 23, 2018 : a hell of a two weeks -- April 3, 2018 : remembering Dr. King -- April 13, 2018 : the political revolution is looking great -- April 16, 2018 : jumping into controversy -- April 19, 2018 : the fight for a moral economy -- May 4, 2018 : criminal justice, politics, and Pennsylvania -- May 18, 2018 : a busy weekend in Vermont -- May 20, 2018 : doing the Sunday news shows -- May 28, 2018 : running for reelection to the U.S. Senate -- June 2, 2018 : taking on Disney -- June 26, 2018 : a good election night -- July 11, 2018 : the Supreme Court matters -- July 19, 2018 : Trump embarrasses America (again) -- July 22, 2018 : which way forward? -- July 27, 2018 : a step forward for economic justice -- August 25, 2018 : reforming the Democratic Party -- Where we go from here.

Presents the Vermont Senator's speech from December 10, 2010, in which he spoke for eight and a half hours to call to action the middle class in an effort to save themselves by becoming informed, organized, and prepared to take on the special interests in Washington

Office of the Mayor Burlington Vermont 05401 Bernard Sanders, Mayor October 26, 1982 As Mayor of the City of Burlington, Vermont, the largest City in our State, I thought it appropriate to inform you that at our Board of Alderman's meeting last night, the Board unanimously rejected our City's participation in any crisis relocation plan involving evacuation of the City as a result of nuclear war. I should point out to you that what is especially significant about this decision is that there are three distinct philosophical groupings on our Board - five Republicans, three Democrats and five Independent/Citizens Party members. Not one member of the Board spoke out or voted for crisis relocation. I am enclosing a copy of the resolution passed. It seems to me that the major point our City is making is that we believe it to be totally irresponsible to allow people the false hope that they could survive a nuclear war, or that a nuclear war could be "winable". Virtually all of the respectable medical and scientific evidence indicates that if nuclear war should occur virtually all of the people in our area would be killed, and those that survived might prefer death. As you know there is also the distinct possibility that all out nuclear war could totally destroy all life on this planet.

"A passionate attack on the monopolies that are throttling American democracy. Every facet of American life is being overtaken by big platform monopolists like Facebook, Google, and Bayer (which has merged with the former agricultural giant Monsanto), resulting in a greater concentration of wealth and power than we've seen since the Gilded Age. They are evolving into political entities that often have more influence than the actual government, bending state and federal legislatures to their will and even creating arbitration courts that circumvent the US justice system. How can we recover our freedom from these giants? Anti-corruption scholar and activist Zephyr Teachout has the answer: Break 'Em Up. This book is a clarion call for liberals and leftists looking to find a common cause. Teachout makes a compelling case that monopolies are the root cause of many of the issues that today's progressives care about; they drive economic inequality, harm the planet, limit the political power of average citizens, and historically-disenfranchised groups bear the brunt of their shameful and irresponsible business practices. In order to build a better future, we must eradicate monopolies from the private sector and create new safeguards that prevent new ones from seizing power. Through her expert analysis of monopolies in several sectors and their impact on courts, journalism, inequality, and politics, Teachout offers a concrete path toward thwarting these enemies of working Americans and reclaiming our democracy before it's too late."

In this passionate and powerful book—part manifesto, part plan of action—the renowned economist Jeffrey D. Sachs offers a practical strategy to move America, seemingly more divided than ever, toward a new consensus: sustainable development. Sustainable development is a holistic approach that emphasizes economic, social, and environmental objectives in shaping policy. In focusing too much on economic growth, the United States has neglected rising economic inequality and dire environmental threats. Now, even growth is imperiled.Sachs explores issues that have captivated the nation and political debate, including infrastructure, trade deals, energy policy, the proper size and role of government, the national debt, and income inequality. Not only does he provide illuminating and accessible explanations of the forces at work in each case, but he also presents specific policy solutions. His argument rises above the pessimism born of political paralysis, economic stagnation, and partisanship to devise a brighter way forward, achievable both individually and collectively. In Building the New American Economy, Sachs shows how the United States can find a path to renewed economic progress that is fair and environmentally sustainable.