Bernie Sanders

an illustration depicting various memes of 2021

2021: A Memeworthy Year in Review

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

Let’s take a walk down memory lane and remember what made all of us laugh throughout this eventful year.…

December 26, 2021

Hasan Piker Bought a New House — Here’s What It Means for His Socialist Ideals

Kelsi Karpinski, Michigan State University

Does advocating for socialism require completely removing oneself from capitalism and personal purchases?…

September 8, 2021

‘Bad Faith’ Podcast Offers a Left-Wing Voice in a Time of Crisis

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

Briahna Joy Gray, former national press secretary for Bernie Sanders, and Virgil Texas of the "Chapo Trap House" podcast mix humor and insight to deconstruct mainstream politics and the corporate-owned media.…

October 14, 2020

Anand Giridharadas in an interview with Trevor Noah on the Daily Show

Democrats Need Anand Giridharadas To Appeal to the People

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

The left-wing populist uses blistering words to speak out against a rigged economic system, as well as those who don't fight hard enough against it.…

September 15, 2020

Thanks to Young People, Ed Markey Beats the Younger Joe Kennedy in Senate Primary

Audrey Martin, Boston University

The incumbent senator may be up in years, but his win against Kennedy proves voters aren't looking for a youthful candidate — they're looking for a progressive one.…

September 11, 2020

Illustration by Ash Ramirez of the Unity Platform

What Does the Bernie-Biden Unity Platform Offer Young People?

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

Although it may extract some concessions for the youth, the agenda may compromise more than it ought to.…

August 7, 2020

Illustration by Diana Egan of young people protesting and casting the vote

Young People Care, But Getting Them To Vote Takes More

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

With the rise of youth involvement in protests, many are curious if the increase in political activity will be seen at the ballot box.…

July 31, 2020

The Cancel Culture of the ‘Anti-PC’ Left Will Be Its Downfall

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

In excising valuable allies, online progressives may be building walls instead of building winning movements.…

July 13, 2020

Who Will Run for President in 2020? Here Are the Frontrunners

Becca Blyn, Harvey Mudd College

The future of the Oval Office is as unclear as it's ever been, but a few likely options have emerged.…

October 12, 2018

in article about alexandria ocasio-cortez, a photograph of the bronx

Why Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is Political Catnip for Millennials

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

Turns out young people are more interested in progressive social policy than avocado toast.…

July 9, 2018

9 Things That Would be Different Today if Bernie Sanders Were President

Raina Sciocchetti, Unity College

Just feel the Bern and imagine the flames of Bernie Sanders waging war on the status quo, eliminating student debt and leading the United States with honesty and integrity.…

June 7, 2018