Faiz Shakir
Faiz Shakir is a prominent political strategist and activist, known for his role as the national political director for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and as the campaign manager for Bernie Sanders' 2020 presidential campaign. He is recognized for his advocacy on progressive issues, including healthcare reform and social justice, and has been a vocal commentator on contemporary political matters.
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Democratic strategist Melissa DeRosa and Sen. Bernie Sanders' senior advisor Faiz Shakir debate the Democratic Socialists of America's influence and future within the Democratic Party.
Democratic Socialists of America accused of 'malign foreign influence' in new report
United States· 2026-02-09
Faiz Shakir is a longtime adviser to Senator Bernie Sanders.
Democrats want to win back Congress. First they need to weather their primary battlesUnited States· 2025-12-15
Faiz Shakir is the founder of the antitrust advocacy organization More Perfect Union.
Top Mamdani transition official was heavily influenced by Soros network during Biden yearsUnited States· 2025-11-06
Faiz Shakir is a top Bernie Sanders adviser who discussed progressive politics with Barack Obama.
Inside Barack Obama’s stepped-up plans to fight back against Donald TrumpUnited States· 2025-10-31
Faiz Shakir, an adviser to independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, argued Democrats should combine pushback on corruption with a 'proactive positive agenda.'
From free planes to crypto meme coins, Democrats seize on Trump’s deals to raise corruption concernsUnited States· 2025-05-16
Former DNC chair candidate Faiz Shakir joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss a new book shedding light on an alleged cover-up of Biden's decline.
Small nodule found in Joe Biden’s prostate: reportUnited States· 2025-05-13
Faiz Shakir, a senior adviser to Sanders, referred to the concept of oligarchy.
Bernie Sanders’ message of resistance finds fresh life as Democratic Party searches for directionUnited States· 2025-04-09
Faiz Shakir is a political advisor who calls for a populist renaissance in the USA.
Wie sie Trump Widerstand leisten können
Switzerland· 2025-04-07According to a memo by Sanders’ longtime adviser, Faiz Shakir, the senator has raised more than $7m from more than 200,000 donors since February.
Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the courage to brawl for the working class | Democrats
United Kingdom· 2025-03-23
Faiz Shakir described a 'populist revolt' that Democrats are failing to capture.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says Democratic Party needs to fight harder while rallying with Bernie SandersUnited States· 2025-03-21
Faiz Shakir dissociated himself from organizing the party on identity-based lines.
Oriente Occidente di Rampini | La sinistra Usa ora abbandona la «woke culture»: ecco perché
Italy· 2025-03-18
Mary Katharine Ham and Faiz Shakir debate Democrats' fight over 'woke' issues.
Wisconsin governor's push to remove gendered language sparks controversyUnited States· 2025-03-05
