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The Latest Breaking News from Bernie Sanders

The president loves ice cream, and a senator has a new girlfriend – these personal details may seem trivial, but can help reduce political polarization

Politicians want to be heard – to land a soundbite on the nightly news, to advertise their legislative accomplishments and to have people know their platform. But when given opportunities to talk to voters, they often share details about their personal lives instead.

The Conversation

Sanders, Marshall reach deal on health programs, but challenges remain - Roll Call

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., the top Republican on the Senate HELP Committee, argues the bill’s offsets aren’t sufficient to cover the cost.

Roll Call

Democrats need to realize that there is no alternative to Biden – and buck up

Spooked by Trump’s shadow, Democrats react with disapproval of Biden, whose numbers are stagnant. They risk creating a self-fulfilling prophesy

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Five Years Later, Philadelphia's Soda Tax Is Falling Flat

The city wanted to bring in more money, in part for early childhood education. But such taxes are disproportionately paid by the poor.

Reason

The US can rebuild trust abroad – by declassifying incriminating intelligence

We just returned from a delegation to Brazil, Chile and Colombia. Each country is still seeking answers about the history of US intervention

The Guardian - US

Dave Clark, the former Amazon exec who lost out to Andy Jassy, just quit his startup CEO role because the founder returned

“Founders have the right to change their minds,” Clark said in the surprise announcement that he was leaving Flexport.

Fortune

Why Does Starbucks Stall Union Negotiations? Because It Can.

Weak labor laws allow the coffee giant to avoid contract talks.

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Three-quarters of Americans say Biden too old for second term, poll finds

Respondents used words ‘old’ and ‘confused’ to describe president, and ‘corrupt’ and ‘dishonest’ to describe Donald Trump

The Guardian - US

Trump said to be planning huge tariffs for his second term that experts fear could spark global trade war

The former president reportedly hosted economic advisers at a New Jersey dinner last week

The Independent UK

RFK Jr draws quite a crowd – what does it mean for 2024?

President Kennedy’s nephew has struck an anti-establishment nerve but his anti-vax views and far-right flirtation have prompted outrage

The Guardian - US

Biden Credits Falling Profits for Lower Inflation. Is Corporate Greed Over?

Progressives like Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders typically blame corporate greed for higher prices. When prices go down, does this mean they should credit corporate benevolence?

Reason

Sunscreen socialism: AOC divides the left with call for better skincare options

Ocasio-Cortez’s video with a brand owner angered some who saw it as consumerist, while others backed her on health grounds

The Guardian - US

Review: The Peculiar Politics of Killer Mike

The rapper is a Bernie Sanders supporter who speaks out about gun rights and free speech.

Reason

Democrats Urged By Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips To Challenge Biden’s 2024

Rep. Phillips presents himself as an alternative to Biden as voters had claimed Biden's age as an issue.

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Roll Call

Rhode Island special election also tests definition of Democrat - Roll Call

The crowded Democratic primary to succeed David Cicilline in Rhode Island's 1st District has drawn dueling factions of the party.

The Conversation

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is a potent reminder that the internet is not real life

In the weeks leading up to June 16, 2023, when I attended the Pittsburgh leg of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, the online chatter about the 33-year-old singer had become draining.

Chicago Sun-Times

DeSantis is a dud of a candidate

Donors hoped Ron DeSantis would run as “Trump but smarter.” But if it’s possible, he’s running as Trump but dumber, at least politically.

Reason

Bernie Sanders Introduces a Bill To Raise Minimum Wage to $17 by 2028

The proposal would raise the federal minimum wage by 134 percent.

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The Independent UK

Fellow Democrats urge Biden to withhold $320 million in military aid to Egypt over rights abuses

Nine senior Senate Democrats and independent Sen. Bernie Sanders are urging the Biden administration to withhold about a quarter of the United States’ more than $1 billion in annual military aid to Egypt for a third year

The Guardian - US

Mitch McConnell should step down as Senate minority leader after freezing, GOP senator says

Questions remain around mental fitness of Republican Senate leader, 81, after health scare in public earlier this week

Roll Call

Health deadlines pile up as Congress adjourns for August - Roll Call

Lawmakers face 11 legislative days in September to reauthorize a number of key health programs set to expire.

Zenger

Bernie Sanders Opposes $886 Billion Defense Budget, Calls For Focus On Climate Change, Healthcare‌

Senator raises concerns over high military spending, wastefulness in Pentagon, and corporate profiteering from defense contracts.

The Guardian - US

Summer of discontent: will US strikes spell trouble for ‘union guy’ Biden?

Widespread industrial action could cloud president’s ‘Bidenomics’ pitch to voters but some see a chance to shine as a champion of working people

Zenger

Seven House Democrats And Bernie Sanders Skip Israeli President’s Address, Fueling Bipartisan Divide

Their absence highlights growing opposition to Israel and strains bipartisan support

Salon

Aliens, RFK Jr. and TFG: What a week

The Pentagon admits UAPs are a thing, RFK Jr makes a vile accusation — and we're still trapped in the Trump circus

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