First published 2015
Bernie Sanders opens his collection with his sharpest observations on political corruption and wealth inequality. The Vermont senator and Democratic presidential candidate delivers his most impactful statements on healthcare reform, climate action, and economic justice. Sanders advocates for free college tuition, higher minimum wages, and Wall Street regulation through his trademark direct style. He addresses immigration policy, international relations, and tax reform with the same uncompromising approach that has drawn record crowds to his campaign events. The self described democratic socialist presents his vision for veterans' rights, senior citizen protections, and environmental policy. Sanders builds his case for what he calls "a political revolution" through these carefully selected quotes. His words reveal why hundreds of thousands flock to hear his message about transforming America's economic, social, and political systems. This collection captures the voice that has made Sanders the longest serving independent in congressional history and a leader of grassroots political change.
Genres: biography, american, political-science, politics, 21st-century, activism
Vibes: fast-paced, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: political-revolution, social-justice
Setting: Vermont
Period: 21st-century
176 pages · Paperback · Skyhorse