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Bernie Sanders

United States Senator from Vermont since 2007.

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Bernie Sanders’ policy on school truancy

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Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

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Answer: Yes

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Reference: Analysis of answers from 363 voters that have pledged to vote for Bernie Sanders in the 2028 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

Yes

Bernie Sanders has consistently advocated for criminal justice reform and has criticized punitive approaches to social issues, especially those affecting youth. He has called for ending the 'school-to-prison pipeline' and has supported policies that decriminalize non-violent behaviors among students, emphasizing support and intervention over punishment. For example, in his 2020 campaign, Sanders' education plan called for ending zero-tolerance discipline policies and investing in counselors rather than police in schools. While he has not specifically addressed truancy decriminalization in detail, his broader positions strongly suggest he would support decriminalizing school truancy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Given Sanders' opposition to punitive measures for youth and his advocacy for addressing root causes of absenteeism through social support, he would likely strongly disagree with maintaining criminal penalties for truancy. His record shows a preference for restorative and supportive approaches rather than criminalization, as seen in his support for ending harsh disciplinary practices in schools and investing in social services. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Bernie Sanders Charges Ahead As Democrats Stall Out

Bernie Sanders launched a tour in red states like Iowa and Nebraska to rally opposition to Donald Trump’s agenda, drawing massive crowds—thousands in Omaha and overflow audiences in Iowa City.Unlike the Democratic Party’s muted response to Trump’s election, Sanders is actively challenging the administration’s plutocratic policies, focusing on billionaire influence and federal deregulation.In Iowa City, Sanders spoke to packed venues, delivering back-to-back speeches to accommodate attendees, a first in his political career, highlighting his enduring appeal.He criticized Trump’s inner circle, including billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg, who attended the inauguration, and warned of their control over federal agencies.Sanders galvanized the crowd with historical references—suffrage, slavery, independence—urging grassroots action to counter Trump’s planned $1 trillion tax cuts for the rich and cuts to programs like Medicaid.Attendees expressed frustration with Democratic leaders like Hakeem Jeffries, calling their opposition to Trump weak or nonexistent, while praising Sanders for providing direction.Sanders highlighted the slim Republican House majority (three seats), suggesting constituent pressure could sway vulnerable GOP members to block Trump’s reconciliation bill.Early signs show GOP walkbacks—like Trump’s false claim Medicaid won’t be cut—after outrage over federal grant pauses disrupted services, proving grassroots impact.The crowd, mostly liberal, cheered Sanders’ defense of reproductive rights and jeered Trump’s USAID cuts and Zelensky attacks, though some noted a shift in his base—younger Trump supporters absent.Sanders ended with Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, framing the fight as a timeless struggle against billionaire rule, inspiring attendees like Audrey to re-engage and Erin to find hope in solidarity.

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