All articles tagged with #bernie sanders
Originally Published 14 days ago — by The Guardian
US Senator Bernie Sanders criticizes AI as a highly consequential technology that could threaten jobs and mental health, calling for a slowdown in AI development and regulation, while highlighting concerns about the motives of tech billionaires and the impact on society, especially minors.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by ABC7 New York
Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City mayor on January 1 with a two-part ceremony involving Attorney General Letitia James and Senator Bernie Sanders, followed by a citywide block party. The event emphasizes public participation and diversity, amid discussions about the composition of Mamdani's transition advisory committee and concerns raised by the ADL regarding some members' past associations.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Axios
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner addressed allegations of having a Nazi symbol tattoo, claiming it was a skull tattoo obtained while in Croatia and not a Nazi symbol. The controversy arose amid resurfaced offensive Reddit posts and opposition scrutiny, with some political figures criticizing his past comments and the tattoo's implications. Platner apologized for his Reddit posts, attributing them to a difficult period after overseas service, while some Democrats continued to support him.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Portland Press Herald
Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for Maine Senate, disclosed he has a Nazi-linked tattoo, which he plans to remove after learning of its symbolism, amid ongoing campaign controversies including past offensive comments. Bernie Sanders continues to support him despite the revelations.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Axios
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, backed by Bernie Sanders, faces a campaign crisis after old offensive online comments surfaced, leading to his campaign's turmoil and questions about his experience and vetting.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
The US government shutdown continues as Senate votes on funding bills fail, with progressives like Bernie Sanders and AOC rejecting Republican promises of healthcare subsidies without legislative guarantees, amid ongoing political standoff and federal worker hardships.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Futurism
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders proposes a 'robot tax' on large corporations to redistribute wealth and support workers impacted by AI automation, addressing concerns over potential massive job losses and the widening productivity-wage gap. The idea is akin to a universal basic income, aiming to ensure economic fairness as AI advances.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Daily Beast
A Senate Democrats report warns that AI could eliminate over 100 million jobs in the next decade, with significant impacts on various industries, and criticizes the role of billionaires and tech CEOs in driving automation for profit, proposing policies like a robot tax and shorter workweeks to address the disruption.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by TipRanks
Boeing's stock (NYSE:BA) rises as Bernie Sanders publicly supports the company, indicating potential positive investor sentiment.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Washington Post
Senator Bernie Sanders publicly described Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide for the first time, marking a significant and high-profile statement amid international criticism of the military campaign.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Axios
Senator Bernie Sanders publicly labeled Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide, urging the U.S. to push for an immediate ceasefire, marking a significant stance on the conflict and potentially influencing broader political discourse on the issue.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
Senator Bernie Sanders publicly labeled Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide, citing high Palestinian casualties and statements by Israeli officials, making him the first US senator to do so, and calling for an end to US military aid to Israel and an immediate ceasefire.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC News
During a campaign event in Brooklyn, Zohran Mamdani faced heckling and political attacks linked to Trump's influence, highlighting the ongoing struggle over NYC's mayoral race and Trump's interference efforts, with Sanders criticizing Trump's involvement and the broader political climate.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Rolling Stone
Bernie Sanders rallied 6,500 supporters in Maine to endorse oyster farmer and Marine veteran Graham Platner for Senate, emphasizing the need to challenge oligarchic control and build a grassroots movement for working-class interests, while criticizing the political establishment and supporting progressive policies.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Hill
Senator Bernie Sanders is urging Health Secretary RFK Jr. to resign following turmoil at the CDC, criticizing his vaccine skepticism and leadership, and calling for a bipartisan investigation into recent agency dismissals amid concerns over public health and trust.