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#GreenSocialist Notes, Episode 263 with Special Guest Kieran Knutson

This week Howie is joined by Kieran Knutson, President of CWA Local 7250 in Minneapolis, to discuss the Jan. 23 anti-ICE general strike in Minneapolis and so…

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Sanders Says Trump Attacks on Europe, Unleashing of ICE All Part of Broader Authoritarian Agenda | Common Dreams

“Let’s be clear,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders. “Trump would prefer the world to be ruled by his fellow multi-billionaire oligarchs.”

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‘Now Is Your Time of Need’: Bernie Sanders, Mayor Mamdani Join Striking Nurses in NYC | Common Dreams

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined New York’s striking nurses on Tuesday to support their fight for safe staffing, workplace violence protections, higher pay, and other demands. “This is about dignity,” Mamdani said.

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The largest nurses’ strike in New York City history has reached its 10th day, as negotiations stall. Nearly 15,000 New York City nurses are fighting for a contract that includes higher pay, a staffing increase to manage patients, improved benefits and workplace protections...See more

“A Fight for Our Patients”: NYC Nurses Strike; Mayor Mamdani & Sen. Sanders Join Picket Line

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‘Are We Really Living in a Democracy?’ Asks Sanders After Musk Drops $10 Million on US Senate Race | Common Dreams

Elon Musk’s $10 million donation to GOP candidate Nate Morris signals his intent to influence the 2026 midterms, sparking criticism from Bernie Sanders and Matt Dunlap.

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What Bernie Sanders Learned By Running For President | ‘The Opinions’ Podcast

Bernie Sanders doesn’t think there is much of a Democratic Party left in America. “I believe if the Democratic Party is to survive — maybe it will, maybe it…

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#GreenSocialist Notes, Episode 262

Howie talks about current events and takes viewer questions.

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‘No,’ Says Bernie Sanders, ‘The American People Do Not Want Trump’s Domestic Army’ | Common Dreams

Sen. Bernie Sanders exposes GOP’s $28 billion budget for ICE amid rising health insurance costs. ICE likened to “domestic army” as footage shows violent assaults on Minneapolis residents.

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Sanders Warns Powell Probe Part of Trump Plan to ‘Intimidate and Destroy’ All Critics | Common Dreams

Sen. Bernie Sanders warns of Trump’s DOJ targeting Fed Chair Jerome Powell as part of a pattern of intimidation to silence dissent.

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https://www.counterpunch.org/2026/01/13/trumps-persecution-of-jerome-powell-and-political-opponents-must-end/

Trump’s Persecution of Jerome Powell and Political Opponents Must End

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is a conservative Republican. I voted against his nomination based on policy disagreements. In a democracy, debate

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#GreenSocialist Notes, Episode 261

Howie talks about current events and takes viewer questions.

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https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/01/07/congress/democrats-reject-bernie-sanders-data-center-pause-00713664

Democrats reject Bernie Sanders’ data center pause

The split shows neither party has a clear plan for winning over voters on artificial intelligence.

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