Bernie Sanders

Democratic socialist whose Israel criticism ignited Jewish concern leads DC mayoral primary vote

Janeese Lewis George, a DC Council member, had received just over half of the 65% of votes that had been counted by Wednesday morning.

DC MAYORAL candidate Janeese Lewis George prepares for an interview with members of the news media next to a voting site at the Chevy Chase Community Center during DC’s primary voting day in Washington, DC, US, June 16, 2026.
Yechiel Leiter, Israel's ambassador to the US departs from the US Capitol on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, June 25, 2025

Leiter’s blunt accuracy may be undiplomatic, but his criticism is valid - editorial

US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) attends a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee confirmation hearing for Casey Means, nominated to serve as the next US Surgeon General, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, February 25, 2026.

Anti-Zionism in America and the shifting debate over support for Israel - opinion

F-16 Barak from the "Valley" squadron, armed with JDAM bombs on a five minutes alert, at Ramat David Airbase. February 02 2010.

US Senate vote shows why Israel must prioritize military independence - editorial


My Word: Beyond Bernie's mittens and memes

This is an era for kid gloves when it comes to sensitivities.

Sen. Bernie SANDERS with his now famous mittens at the inauguration of US President Joe Biden on January 20.

Bernie Sanders had his most viral week ever and a lot of it was Jewish

“I was just sitting there, trying to keep warm, paying attention to what’s going on,” Sanders said.

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaks during a rally in St Louis, Missouri, U.S., March 9, 2020.

Bernie Sanders sells mittens meme sweatshirt for $45

The proceeds from the shirt will all go to Meals on Wheels Vermont.

Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) arrives before the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States

The most bizarre Bernie memes on the Internet

The ease of placing Sanders in various locations was aided by internet gurus who made a website where you can stick the cut-out anywhere.

Bernie Sanders responds to a question from a reporter

Bernie Sanders ironically goes viral during Biden inauguration

All eyes were immediately on the Vermont Senator after memes were made of him sitting on a chair by himself wearing cozy mittens.

Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) arrives before the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States

3 Jewish fashion statements from the inauguration (that were easy to miss)

Ella Emhoff, Jewish daughter of the historic Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, wore a dress designed by the celebrated Jewish fashion designer Batsheva Hay.

Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) arrives before the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States

Bernie Sanders calls Israel 'authoritarian' at Pittsburgh memorial

"All over the world... in Israel... We see intolerant authoritarian political leaders attacking the very foundations of democratic societies," said Sanders.

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaks during a rally in St Louis, Missouri, U.S., March 9, 2020.

Sanders won’t be the first Jewish president. Here are 10 who might be

Sanders' withdrawal from the Democratic primaries means America won't be electing a Jewish President this year. But there are other hopefuls on the horizon.

US White House senior adviser Ivanka Trump delivers the keynote address during the Global Women's Forum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 16, 2020.

American Jewish Congress hires former Sanders Jewish outreach director

Joel Rubin will be the advocacy group’s first Washington-based director in a decade.

DEMOCRATIC US presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders rallies with supporters in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, earlier this week.

Bernie Sanders endorses Ilhan Omar's reelection bid

Omar has made waves as one of the faces of the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, and was an outspoken supporter of Sanders in his presidential bid.

Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate and US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is joined by US Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) at a campaign event in Manchester, New Hampshire, US, December 13, 2019.