Outsider in the HouseFor the past 30 years, Bernie Sanders has been making American political history and becoming a hero to the progressive left. Long before his groundbreaking election to the US Senate, Sanders dreamt of bringing radical social change to America. This vision was a driving force behind his eight years serving as mayor of Burlington, as well as his 1991 election as the first independent candidate in the House of Representatives. In Outsider in the House, Sanders tells the story of his remarkable career as a progressive socialist and outspoken dissident, using his experience to expose the bias and injustice within one of the worlds most powerful political systems. From his fight for a livable minimum wage, to campaigning on behalf of fair electoral politics, Sanders sheds light on his struggles with both the left and right. True to his renowned optimism, he concludes by making much-needed suggestions for tackling contemporary issues, an uplifting take on the potential for democracy to deliver political and social justice. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
You Have to Begin Somewhere | 7 |
Socialism in One City | 45 |
The Long March Forward | 77 |
We Win Some Victories | 97 |
The Scapegoating Congress | 127 |
Getting Around Vermont | 159 |
The Final Push | 193 |
Where Do We Go From Here? | 219 |
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