Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Bernie Sanders holds 'Fighting Oligarchy' rally in LA


Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. lead the "Fighting Oligarchy" rally in Los Angeles on Saturday. Some 36,000 people attended.

Wade Sheridan




Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., speaks. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPIJim Ruymen/UPI



U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks to a crowd of 36,000 at the "Fighting Oligarchy" rally at Gloria Molina Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles on April 12, 2025. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPIJim Ruymen/UPI




Sanders is currently on tour around the country. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPIJim Ruymen/UPI




Ocasio-Cortez takes the stage. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPIJim Ruymen/UPI




Singers Maggie Rogers (L) and Joan Baez perform onstage. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPIJim Ruymen/UPI




Musician Neil Young performs. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPIJim Ruymen/UPI




Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez hug. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPIJim Ruymen/UPI




Left to right, Rogers, Baez and Young perform together. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPIJim Ruymen/UPI



A look at the 36,000 in attendance. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPIJim Ruymen/UPI




The scene at Gloria Molina Grand Park. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPIJim Ruymen/UPI




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