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Supposedly their Democratic Socialist Think Tank works in the pursuit of progressive solutions to economic, environmental, racial and social justice issues. They say they "Envision the World We Want" and will convene a gathering of 250 leading national and international progressive thought leaders to revitalize duhmocracy with progressive solutions to economic, environmental, racial and social justice issues. Sure..Sure..where have I heard that Commie claptrap before? Sanders campaign has given $275,000 to nonprofit founded by wife, stepson, so far this year
Under federal election law, campaign committees can make charitable donations, but there are some regulations. By Madeleine Hubbard October 23, 2023 Quote:Friends of Bernie Sanders, the main campaign committee for the Vermont independent senator, has given $275,000 to the Sanders Institute, a nonprofit founded by Sanders' wife and stepson, campaign records show.
The first donation of $100,000 was made in January 2023, with a second donation for the same amount in March, according to Federal Election Commission records.
The latest donation was for $75,000 on Aug. 8, according to filings for the third quarter of 2023.
Sanders' wife, Jane O'Meara Sanders, founded the institute and alongside her son, David Driscoll, who still serves as an executive director of the group, according to the institute's website.
The think tank, which was founded the same year Sanders ran for president in 2016, states that its mission is to "revitalize democracy by actively engaging individuals, organizations and the media in the pursuit of progressive solutions to economic, environmental, racial and social justice issues."
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