Interview: Bernie Sanders on ending Yemen War, Medicare for All, Green New Deal & the Stop BEZOS Act

Bernie Sanders discusses his efforts to pass a Green New Deal, raise the minimum wage and protect Social Security.

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Hundreds of international progressive leaders gathered in Burlington, Vermont, last weekend for an event hosted by The Sanders Institute. While there, Amy Goodman sat down with independent Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to discuss his efforts to pass a Green New Deal, raise the minimum wage and protect Social Security. He also spoke about last week’s historic Senate vote to advance a resolution he co-sponsored to end military support for the Saudi-led, U.S.-backed war in Yemen.

Guests

  • Bernie Sanders

    independent senator from Vermont and former presidential candidate.

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