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Let’s Cover the Basics: Single Payer Healthcare

September 19, 2017 Karen Hafter

Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced single-payer healthcare legislation, which was co-sponsored by 15 Democratic Senators. If passed, 100% of US citizens will be covered. But does the bill have a chance to pass a Republican majority Congress?

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In National News Here, Opinion Tags healthcare, Bernie Sanders

Political Activists Build Bernie Sanders Statue in Atrium

March 28, 2016 Cara Dempsey

The face, a hyper realistic likeness of the senator, was made out of peanut butter packets that had been emptied and molded. 

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In Pulp Tags student activism, Bernie Sanders
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Countering Common Criticisms of Bernie's Candidacy

February 21, 2016 Rick Landry

Bernie and his supporters often poorly address common concerns over his candidacy. I decided to write a hypothetical dialogue between two well-meaning, liberal college students in which Brian, a Bernie supporter, tries to convince Harry, who is leaning towards Hillary, why he should feel the Bern.

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In National News Here Tags Bernie Sanders, 2016, Hillary Clinton, democratic primary

The Donkey in the Room: What Might Bernie’s Momentum Tell Us?

February 14, 2016 Elena Veatch

A window did exist this primary season for an alternative to Clinton to prevail—even if Sanders cannot occupy that space in the long-run.

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In National News Here Tags 2016, Democratic primary, Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton, Martin O'Malley

Editorial: Encouraging Political Thought

October 26, 2015 Editorial Board

The best reason we could conclude for Sanders’ popularity was his angry, quotable nature.  He makes a great meme.  An old socialist yelling about capitalism makes for internet-ready show that reflects the anger millennials feel over a post-recession economy plagued by inequality.

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In Editorial Tags politics, apathy, Bernie Sanders

Clinton: The Pragmatic Candidate for Health Care Reform

October 22, 2015 Jess Kong

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, both 2016 Democratic presidential candidates, have a shared vision of greater access to affordable health care. Although they share similar goals, Clinton has the advantage of an exceptionally thorough and practical strategy.

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In National News Here Tags healthcare, ACA, Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, 2016, policy, politics

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