Vermont Business Magazine Phoenix Books will welcome former Presidential candidate and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders for a discussion of his new book, Our Revolution: A Future to Believe In. The event will take place at the First Unitarian Universalist Society Meeting House in Burlington, Vermont, on Tuesday, November 22nd at 7:30pm. When Bernie Sanders began his race for the presidency, it was considered by the political establishment and the media to be a fringe campaign, something not to be taken seriously. After all, he was just an independent senator from a small state with little name recognition. His campaign had no money, no political organization, and it was taking on the entire Democratic Party establishment.
By the time Sanders's campaign came to a close, however, it was clear that the pundits had gotten it wrong. Bernie had run one of the most consequential campaigns in the modern history of the country. He had received more than 13 million votes in primaries and caucuses throughout the country, won twenty-two states, and more than 1.4 million people had attended his public meetings. Most important, he showed that the American people were prepared to take on the greed and irresponsibility of corporate America and the 1 percent.
In Our Revolution, Sanders shares his personal experiences from the campaign trail, recounting the details of his historic primary fight and the people who made it possible. For the millions looking to continue the political revolution, he outlines a progressive economic, environmental, racial, and social justice agenda that will create jobs, raise wages, protect the environment, and provide health care for all—and ultimately transform our country and our world for the better. For him, the political revolution has just started. The campaign may be over, but the struggle goes on.
Bernie Sanders ran as a Democratic candidate for President of the United States in 2015 and 2016. He served as mayor of Burlington, Vermont's largest city, for eight years before defeating an incumbent Republican to be the sole congressperson for the state in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1991. He was elected to the Senate in 2007 and is now in his second term, making him the longest-serving independent in the history of the Congress. He lives in Burlington, Vermont, with his wife, Jane, and has four children and seven grandchildren.
Tickets are required, and may be purchased ahead of time online at www.phoenixbooks.biz. There are two available ticketing options:
- $40: 2 seats / 1 book. Admission for two to the event, one copy of Our Revolution: A Future to Believe In
- $34: 1 seat / 1 book. Admission for one to the event, one copy of Our Revolution: A Future to Believe In
The first 250 admission packages will include one presigned copy of Our Revolution: A Future to Believe In. The remaining admission packages will include one unsigned copy. There will be no book signing at this event.
Bernie Sanders will discuss his book in an interview format. After the interview, there will be a moderated audience Q&A.
The First Unitarian Universalist Society Meeting House is located at 152 Pearl Street in Burlington, Vermont. For more information, please call 802-448-3350 or visit www.phoenixbooks.biz.
About Phoenix Books:
Phoenix Books was established in 2007 on the principles of social responsibility, community, and sustainability, and is a proud member of Local First Vermont and Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility. Phoenix Books Burlington, Phoenix Books Essex, Phoenix Books Rutland and Phoenix Books Misty Valley are Vermont-owned, independent bookstores. Our Essex location also houses a gallery and cafe. Whenever possible, Phoenix Books sources eco-friendly products from Fair Trade/Green Certified companies. Seven Days readers voted Phoenix Books the "Best Bookstore" for the newspaper's 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 Daysie Awards, and Rutland Herald readers voted Phoenix Books the 'Best Local Bookstore' for the newspaper's 2016 Best of the Best awards.
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