Sen. Bernie Sanders

OPINION March 4

Our retirement system is a disaster for working people. We can fix it

The US retirement system doesn't work for working people. They used to get pensions and healthcare. Now, almost 45% of older Americans have no savings at all. We can fix it.

OPINION January 31

Big Pharma will have to answer to the American people

As a nation, we spend almost twice as much per capita as any other country on health care. And one of the major reasons is the cost of prescription drugs.

OPINION September 22

Americans, stand with the UAW and me and fight out-of-control corporate greed

Americans should stand with the UAW and me to fight out-of-control corporate greed. The company CEOs make hundreds of times more than autoworkers. That needs to change.

OPINION August 8

Climate change is a threat to the planet: We must address it

Climate change not real? The last eight years have been the eight hottest on record. This year is on track to be the hottest year in recorded history.

OPINION June 23

The greed of Big Pharma cannot continue

The greed of Big Pharma means the industry is bringing in billions of dollars, while new and existing drugs are spiking in cost. I have some ways to fix that.

OPINION May 24

Biden must resist Republican debt ceiling demands. Here’s what he needs to do instead

Wealth inequality, corporate profits show US economy out of touch with needs of Americans. Biden must resist GOP debt plan that would make problems worse.

OPINION January 23, 2023

Greedy pharma firms rip off Americans while Pfizer, Moderna swim in profits

Greedy pharma firms rip off Americans while Pfizer, Moderna swim in profits. 5 firms totaled $80 billion in profits, but millions can’t afford medicine.

OPINION November 4, 2022

Our economic crisis isn’t inflation, it’s corporate greed and the GOP will only make that worse

Our economic crisis isn’t inflation, it’s corporate greed which is at a 70-year high and oil companies are buying back their stock, not lowering prices.

OPINION June 29, 2022

Don't cut Social Security, expand it

I recently participated in a debate with South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsay Graham. We covered many topics but social security was among the most significant.

OPINION May 12, 2022

It's time for Medicare for All

The Medicare for All Act of 2022, which I have just introduced with 15 co-sponsors, would provide comprehensive health care coverage to every man, woman and child in our country.