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Bernie the Snowman? Connecticut artist sculpts mittened Sanders during cold snap

February 14, 2021

Bernie the Snowman? Connecticut artist sculpts mittened Sanders during cold snap

It seems fitting that the meme proving U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders knows how to keep warm in suboptimal temperatures has been immortalized in snow – at least until the weather warms up in Connecticut.

Bernie Sanders optimistic about $15 minimum wage -- but Manchin, Sinema stand in way

February 14, 2021

Bernie Sanders optimistic about $15 minimum wage -- but Manchin, Sinema stand in way

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., says he’s bullish about Democrats’ chances of passing a minimum wage increase in the coronavirus stimulus bill despite at least two Democrats voicing opposition.

Sanders, Graham confront Neera Tanden with concerns over 'vicious attacks' against GOP, progressives

February 10, 2021

Sanders, Graham confront Neera Tanden with concerns over 'vicious attacks' against GOP, progressives

Neera Tanden, President Biden's pick for director of the Office of Management and Budget, was immediately confronted by concerns over her nomination from both parties when she appeared before the Senate Budget Committee on Wednesday.

Gutfeld on San Francisco teacher claiming Bernie Sanders in mittens at inauguration embodies 'White privilege'

February 2, 2021

Gutfeld on San Francisco teacher claiming Bernie Sanders in mittens at inauguration embodies 'White privilege'

A public school teacher, writing in an op-ed says that Bernie’s mittens and puffy jacket on inauguration day embodied White, male, and class privilege.

San Francisco teacher says Bernie Sanders' mittens epitomized White 'male privilege'

February 2, 2021

San Francisco teacher says Bernie Sanders' mittens epitomized White 'male privilege'

A San Francisco high school teacher is taking heat for saying that Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., displayed "white privilege" when he attended President Biden's inauguration in a casual coat and mittens and captured the attention of the internet.

Teacher who made Bernie Sanders' mittens now working with Vermont Teddy Bear Company to make more

February 1, 2021

Teacher who made Bernie Sanders' mittens now working with Vermont Teddy Bear Company to make more

Jen Ellis, a Vermont elementary school teacher who has a side business making mittens out of recycled wool, had given Sanders his now-viral pair of mittens as a gift.

Sanders dismisses Biden 'unity' pledge to push COVID relief bill

January 31, 2021

Sanders dismisses Biden 'unity' pledge to push COVID relief bill

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., suggested Sunday that the push to pass President Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill without Republican support takes precedence over Biden's pledge for "unity" and bipartisan lawmaking.

AOC, Green New Dealers rejoice over Biden’s climate plan: ‘It’s almost as if we helped shape the platform’

January 29, 2021

AOC, Green New Dealers rejoice over Biden’s climate plan: ‘It’s almost as if we helped shape the platform’

Advocates for the Green New Deal have praised the Biden administration for its early moves to address climate change, taking a victory lap after the president signed a slew of sweeping executive orders targeting the environment.

Sanders dodges questions on whether he'll confirm rival Neera Tanden for OMB

January 26, 2021

Sanders dodges questions on whether he'll confirm rival Neera Tanden for OMB

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., has yet to announce when he will move forward with confirming Neera Tanden, President Biden's pick to lead the White House Office of Management and Budget, and dodged recent questions about when a hearing might take place.

Sanders threatens to advance coronavirus stimulus with reconciliation if Republicans refuse support

January 24, 2021

Sanders threatens to advance coronavirus stimulus with reconciliation if Republicans refuse support

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said Sunday that Democrats will move pass a COVID-19 relief package through reconciliation, a special process that allows for a 51-majority vote, rather than the 60 votes normally required to advance legislation, if Republicans do not quickly express support for the $1.9 trillion bill.