The threats from unchecked AI are real — worker displacement, corporate surveillance, invasion of privacy, environmental destruction, unmanned warfare.   Today, a tiny number of billionaires are shaping the future of AI behind closed doors. That is unacceptable. That must change.

Trump is illegally attacking boats allegedly carrying drugs. He brags about being tough on drug dealers. Meanwhile, he pardons the former Honduran president — a man convicted in American court of bringing hundreds of tons of cocaine to the U.S. You can’t make this stuff up.

Read my new piece in The Guardian:

If AI eliminates millions of jobs, how will people survive? Will AI destroy democracy with a massive invasion of our privacy? Could a superintelligent AI replace humans in controlling the planet? We must act NOW. AI must benefit all of us, not just billionaire investors.

Every year since 1988, the United States has recognized World AIDS Day — until now. Why not? Maybe because the Trump administration doesn’t want to acknowledge that its foreign aid cuts led to nearly 150,000 deaths from AIDS, according to Boston University researchers. Shameful.

We now have an unprecedented level of income & wealth inequality. It isn’t acceptable that the top 1% owns more wealth than the bottom 93%, while a majority of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. We must stand together & create an economy that works for all, not just the few.

Most young people are worried, as they should be, about the impact that AI will have on their lives and their ability to earn a decent living. Our job is not complicated. We must make certain that AI and robotics improve life for all, and not just make billionaires even richer.

The American people know that our current health care system is broken and extremely expensive. They understand that health care is a human right. A recent poll shows that 6 in 10 back Medicare for All. Let’s do it.

Vermont, like much of the U.S., lacks affordable dental care. On Tuesday, I visited the future home of Detroit Mercy’s new dental clinic in Colchester. When students arrive in 2027, this facility will help tackle our dentist shortage & become the largest dental facility in VT.

Jane and I want to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. Let’s never forget that when we stand together, with hope and love, we can create the future based on peace and justice that we all deserve.

As winter arrives, over one million Gazans lack shelter, with 92% of housing destroyed by Israel. In violation of the ceasefire, Netanyahu continues to restrict the entry of tents and other aid, including food. The U.S. must demand that Israel allow full humanitarian access NOW

Congratulations to the UVM Catamounts men’s soccer team on an excellent season. I know you’re disappointed that you didn’t repeat as NCAA Division 1 Champs, but a 14-1 season ain’t bad. You made the entire state proud.

In two years, Israel has killed more than 1,000 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Every day, settlers attack Palestinian villages. Netanyahu & his extremist allies have one goal: annexation by force. The U.S. has enabled them. NO MORE U.S. MILITARY AID FOR ISRAEL.

Trump & Hegseth want to investigate Sen. Kelly — a combat veteran — for insisting troops aren’t forced to violate the law. Here is Kelly’s response:

I want to thank the students and educators at Twinfield Union School for inviting me to have a wonderful discussion about the many issues impacting them, our state and the country.

Republicans have a million ideas regarding health care. Except one. They will never acknowledge that health care is a human right — to be guaranteed to ALL.

I stand with the 200 CNH Industrial @UAW workers in Burlington, Iowa, fighting against corporate greed to protect their jobs. CNH raked in $1.3 billion in profit and paid its CEO nearly $20 million last year alone. CNH can afford to respect its workers and protect these jobs.