We live in 2 Americas: In 1 America, the 8 wealthiest men, all Big Tech Oligarchs, are now worth over $2.5 trillion & have never had it so good. In the other America, according to a new poll, 66% of our population cannot afford groceries. We can do better. We must do bett…Mostrar mais

President Trump said data centers are "money machines" and "one of the biggest driving forces in the future for jobs." Really? Is that why Elon Musk says AI and robots "will replace all jobs"? It might be a "money machine" for Big Tech oligarchs, but not for working families.

Great to meet with the United Steelworkers from the Northeast today. I proudly stand with them and workers everywhere in our fight against corporate greed in America.

THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE CLEAR: NO MORE U.S. AID TO ISRAEL Today, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on an amendment introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie to cut the $3.3 billion in annual U.S. military aid to Israel. I strongly support this amendment. Israel, like any other…Mostrar mais

Climate change is not just heat waves. It’s drought. Forest fires. And extreme weather disturbances. We can create millions of jobs transforming our energy system away from fossil fuels. Let’s take on the greed of the fossil fuel industry.

At a time when millions struggle to pay the bills, virtually every Senate Republican voted for a staggering $1.15 trillion Pentagon bill, which includes funding for the illegal and immoral war in Iran and a special provision to provide even more weapons to Israel with almost zero…Mostrar mais

President Dwight D. Eisenhower was right in 1953: "Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed."

Months ago, my AI data center moratorium bill was called a radical idea. Today, New York became the first state to enact a moratorium and a majority of voters nationwide support it. AI must benefit ALL of humanity, not just a handful of Big Tech billionaires.

An ICE agent shot and killed a 26-year-old man in Maine today. This comes just days after ICE shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas. Trump’s domestic army must be stopped.

It’s not complicated. Trump doesn’t believe in democracy. He hates democratic Europe and loves the oligarchic dictatorships in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar. He wants to stifle dissent in the media and arrest his opponents. ALL Americans must unify against authoritarianism.

Vermont is soccer country! Congratulations to the undefeated Vermont Green FC women's team for advancing to the USL national semifinals by defeating the Asheville City Soccer Club 1-0 at a capacity crowd at Virtue Field. The final will take place on Saturday, July 18. Go Green!

If a U.S. Congressman can be forcibly detained by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, what do you think is happening to the Palestinians who live there? Sadly, we know the answer. Despite massive campaign spending by AIPAC, members of Congress must be very clear. NO MORE U.S. M…Mostrar mais

What Mayor Mamdani is doing in New York City is exactly right. Americans are sick and tired of getting ripped off by being trapped into paying recurring charges. Congress must follow New York’s lead.

The United States has the highest rate of childhood poverty of almost any major country. How do Trump and Republicans respond? By wiping out food assistance for millions of hungry kids and families in America. Cruelty should not be an American policy.

This is the year 2026. One might have hoped that, after thousands of years of war, humanity could have come up with a better way to resolve conflicts than killing and mass destruction. Unfortunately, that is not the case.  There is now more war and bloodshed raging across the wor…Mostrar mais

Last year in the richest nation on Earth, nearly half of adults under 30 lived with a parent. In America, owning a home shouldn't be a pipe dream. Maybe, just maybe, instead of spending trillions on tax breaks for the rich and more wars, we should invest in affordable housing.

Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya ran one of Gaza's last hospitals. He refused to leave his patients even after Israel killed his own son in a drone strike. Israel kidnapped him for it. 18 months in detention, tortured and beaten, for the crime of running a hospital. He must be released.

In a new WSJ poll, 75% of Americans believe billionaires have too much power in Washington and working people have too little. THEY ARE RIGHT. While working families struggle, never before have so few people held so much economic and political power. We’re taking them on!

For the past 10 months, resident & fellow physicians with the University of California Hospital system have been fighting for a union contract to protect patients & guarantee fair pay. This hospital system made $2.2 billion in profits last year. UC must sign a fair deal…Mostrar mais

Peter Thiel, the billionaire founder of Palantir, called Pope Leo “a Chinese communist agent” for writing that AI must be used to “truly benefit the common good, and is not just used to accumulate wealth and power in the hands of a few.” Who do you trust? Pope Leo or Mr. Thiel?

Last year, Microsoft made $101 billion in profits, got a $12.5 billion tax break from Trump & paid its CEO $96 million. This year, it’s raising the price of an Xbox by $150 & eliminating 3,200 jobs. Please don’t tell me corporate tax breaks create jobs. It never trickle…Mostrar mais

Vermonters love July 4th events.   Yesterday, I was in Warren (with a huge crowd despite the rain); Rochester for the annual picnic; and Bristol for food and music. In the evening I joined the Vermont Symphony Orchestra for a concert in Shelburne.  Thanks to everybody who helpe…Mostrar mais

Celebrating the July 4th weekend with thousands of Vermonters at the annual parade in Montpelier.

Let's be clear: Trump's administration is not "America First." It is "Trump First."

Congratulations to the Vermont Green Women on winning the Northeast Division in their inaugural season this summer. Thank you to the fans who have supported you all season long. Vermont: Let’s pack the stands at Virtue Field tomorrow to cheer them on in the Eastern Conference Se…Mostrar mais

Wind and solar don’t just cut carbon emissions. They are also the cheapest forms of energy, period. Our choice: double down on fossil fuels that are driving record heat across the world, or cut utility bills AND address the climate crisis by moving to sustainable energy.

According to a recent poll, 63% of Americans support a one-year moratorium on new AI data centers—including majorities of Democrats, Independents, and Republicans. The American people want AI to work for them, not just the oligarchs.

If a nurse gives a Senator $50 to vote for Medicare for All, it's illegal. But Larry Ellison, worth $202 billion, spent $45 million to get Trump elected. So Trump is helping his family control: CBS CNN TikTok HBO TNT MTV BET And more That’s a corrupt campaign finance system.

On July 1, Trump will increase student loan payments up to $4,000 a year. 1 in 4 borrowers will soon be in default. 9 million borrowers could have their wages garnished. Hundreds of thousands of seniors could have their Social Security checks garnished. CONGRESS MUST ACT NOW.

The Supreme Court today made a corrupt campaign finance system even worse. The Court struck down limits on the coordination between candidates and political parties, giving billionaires even more power. Billionaires buying elections is not democracy. It’s Oligarchy.

Europe is suffering through its worst heat wave in recorded history. This week, 3 dozen U.S. states will likely see record-breaking temperatures. No, Mr. Trump. Climate change is not a “hoax.” We must stop fossil fuel industry greed and save the planet.

Pope Leo on war: “Humanity possesses far more effective and capable tools for promoting human life and resolving conflicts, such as dialogue, diplomacy and forgiveness. The use of force, violence and weapons reflects a relational poverty that always has disastrous consequences fo…Mostrar mais

Compensation Last Year CEO of Tesla & SpaceX: $158 billion CEO of Warner Brothers: $165 million CEO of Blackstone: $126 million They pay the same amount into Social Security as someone making $184,500. Let's end that absurdity, scrap the cap and raise Social Security benefi…Mostrar mais

Corporate greed is Tim Cook, the billionaire Apple CEO, claiming that hiking prices on Apple products by over $200 is "unavoidable" after it made $112 billion in profits last year & spent $310 billion on stock buybacks. These price hikes aren't unavoidable. They're unacceptable…Mostrar mais

I’m proud to stand in solidarity with ILWU Local 6 workers currently on strike in Crockett, CA. It is beyond belief that C&H Sugar wants to take away sick days from their workers and healthcare from their retirees. Enough is enough. Return to the table & bargain a fair d…Mostrar mais

Four years ago, the Supreme Court made one of the worst decisions in history by overturning Roe v. Wade. Women — not politicians or the government — have the right to control their own bodies and make their own healthcare decisions. We must codify Roe v. Wade into law.

Congress finally did what should have been done months ago: voted to demand Trump end his war with Iran. The Constitution is clear: Presidents cannot unilaterally take us to war. That’s the responsibility of Congress. About time Congress finally accepted its responsibility.

Every day, millions of Americans wake up wondering how they'll pay the rent, afford groceries, fill up the gas tank or cover a medical bill. Meanwhile, the people on top are doing better than ever. My message to the ruling class is simple: You cannot have it all.

70% of faculty at the University of Southern California voted to form a union for better wages and benefits. Instead of recognizing the union, USC is working overtime to deny their right to a union. That is beyond unacceptable. USC must drop its appeal & bargain in good fait…Mostrar mais

Kids are spending up to 15 hours a day on digital platforms. Many are losing sleep and withdrawing from family, friends and community life. According to experts, this has the same impact on the brain as drug addiction. Our kids’ well-being must come before Big Tech's profits.

We can no longer sit back and allow oligarchs decide the future of AI with zero input from the American people. That’s why I introduced the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act — to give the public a direct ownership stake.

Today we say to the billionaire class and the corporate CEOs: enough is enough. You cannot have it all. Your greed is destroying this country. And if you don’t change, we’re going to change it for you.

WE NEED A NEW FOREIGN POLICY. Amidst the fiasco of the war in Iran, Americans need to rethink the very foundations of our foreign policy and how we go forward in a very different direction — a direction which focuses on peace, democracy and economic and social justice. Let us…Mostrar mais

Happy Father’s Day to the millions of dads who, in these tough times, are doing their best to raise healthy and happy kids. There is nothing more important.

In the richest country on earth, millions of people can't afford healthcare, housing, childcare or other basic necessities. We don't need tax breaks for billionaires, more military spending, endless wars and a White House ballroom. We need to improve life for the working class.

Today, 161 years since the first Juneteenth celebration, we honor those who fought for freedom and remember the lasting legacy of slavery. Black Americans continue to face systemic challenges to living in safety and dignity. Our goal: we must end all forms of bigotry.

The future of AI must not be decided behind closed doors by billionaires seeking to maximize their power and profit. It should be decided by the American people. That's why I'm introducing the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act.

Like Big Tobacco, Big Tech oligarchs have spent billions to addict our children to screens. This is rewiring the brains of kids and causing severe damage to their mental and cognitive health. Hear what a psychiatrist has to say about this crisis.