New Study Finds Average College Professor 'Only Slightly Less Left' Than Bernie Sanders FIRE's data suggest that the range of opinions at American universities is far too narrow. Reason · Jun 3
Do You Trust the Government to Control AI? Donald Trump wants to give it a little more control. Bernie Sanders wants to give it a lot. Reason · Jun 3
Democrats backing Platner for Maine Senate despite news of sexting infidelity Challenger to Susan Collins has already cited PTSD for bigoted online posts and covered up Nazi tattoo The Guardian - US · Jun 2
Bernie Sanders' AI Wealth Fund Bill Shows That He Doesn't Understand AI or Wealth Sanders' plan would impose a one-time tax of 50 percent of AI companies' stock and give the government voting shares and the power to block corporate decisions. Reason · Jun 2
Bernie Sanders Proposes Public Ownership Stake in Major AI Companies: 'The Wealth It Generates Must Benefit Humanity' Under the proposal, the government would hold voting shares in major AI firms giving it authority to influence corporate decisions Latin Times · Jun 2
Democrats don’t get why they’ve lost most working class voters Since 2016, when Donald Trump shattered the Democrats’ blue wall by winning working-class voters across the Midwest, a cottage industry has sprung up on the left dedicated to answering a single question: How can Democrats win back the working class? The Conversation · Jun 2
Democrats are at a huge crossroads in California governor’s race If Tom Steyer wins, that could send positive shock waves through the Democratic party The Guardian - US · Jun 2
Bernie Sanders pushes for 50% public ownership of American AI companies — proposes AI sovereign wealth fund that would hold direct ownership stakes in largest AI firms The U.S. Senator is arguing that since AI companies use public data to generate a lot of revenue, the public should benefit from it as well. He also said that the people should have a say in the direction of AI by giving them a 50% direct stake in the… Tom’s Hardware · Jun 2
At the Races: Going for the Golden State Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. Tuesday brings the busiest primary… Roll Call · Jun 2
Who Are The Democrats Taking a More Confrontational Stance On Artificial Intelligence Progressive Democrats argue that AI may be sold as innovation, but its benefits could flow to a small group of billionaires while workers, consumers, and communities carry the costs. International Business Times · Jun 1
Maine Senate hopeful’s wife breaks silence on ‘Sexting’ claims as campaign rocked by fresh scandal This marks the latest controversy to embroil the Maine Democrat’s high-stakes Senate campaign The Independent UK · Jun 1
The ferocious battle in California’s heartland laying bare Democrats’ struggles Democrats are determined to flip the 22nd district blue. But which vision for the future will prevail? The Guardian - US · May 31
The army doctor who came back from Gaza and is leading a New Jersey congressional race Frontrunner Adam Hamawy has gone from political nobody to endorsements from Bernie Sanders, AOC and Ilhan Omar The Guardian - US · May 31
Graham Platner sent explicit texts to other women during marriage, wife confirms Amy Gertner, wife of Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, says she is ‘hurt’ ex-political director exposed texts The Guardian - US · May 30
International Business Times UK · May 29 Bernie Sanders Warns AI Could Replace Millions of Workers: 'What Are You Going To Do, Watch Elon Musk Videos?' Senator Bernie Sanders highlights AI's impact on jobs and calls for technology that benefits all, not just billionaires, emphasizing the need for meaningful work in an AI-driven future.
Reason · May 26 How to Make Sure AI Doesn't Spy on Us or Kill Innocent People If we want powerful AI systems to respect liberty, now is the time to train them to be more libertarian.
The Independent UK · May 25 Democrats eyeing 2028 bids are turning to a progressive flagbearer to strengthen their left-wing credentials ANALYSIS: Massachusetts senator’s influence is currently boosting Mallory McMorrow in Michigan’s contentious Democratic primary proxy fight, writes John Bowden
Fortune · May 21 Ro Khanna blames 'clueless' boomers for Gen Z booing AI: They handed over a ‘broken economy' "Young people are anxious, that they're economically frustrated, and they view AI with deep anxiety and suspicion, not as some kind of great thing."
The Guardian - US · May 21 Bernie Sanders backs climate activist in close Michigan congressional primary Will Lawrence, an outspoken opponent of AI datacenters, is running in swing district where three mega complexes loom
Texas Observer · May 20 In South Texas House Runoff, It’s a Progressive Insurgent Versus the Establishment In Hidalgo County's open House District 41, Bernie-backed Julio Salinas is up against McAllen City Commissioner Seby Haddad, who’s backed by most of the local politicos.
Reason · May 20 Data Centers Use Less Water Than Almond Farms—and Do More Good Left and right, the arguments against data centers are incredibly weak—and even suspicious.
Ballotpedia · May 19 Rep. Thanedar faces Sanders-backed challenger in Michigan's 13th District Democratic primary Incumbent Shri Thanedar (D), Donavan McKinney (D), and four other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 13th Congressional District on August 4, 2026. As of May 2026, Thanedar and McKinney led in endorsements, fundraising, and local media attention.
The Guardian - US · May 19 Billionaires are trying to lull us into AI complacency. Don’t let them As resistance to datacenters grows, Musk and others are painting a rosy picture. But the US must institute protections
The Guardian - US · May 17 A ‘tax-the-rich’ billionaire candidate? Democrats are intrigued Tom Steyer has built his campaign for governor of California around affordability – he’s not the only Democrat testing the party’s appetite for a populist from the 1%
Reason · May 15 These Politicians Want To Tax the Rich. But Why Do They Seem To Despise Them? Are Jeff Bezos and other billionaires really evil just because they're wealthy?