{"id":47065,"date":"2025-11-28T19:25:31","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T19:25:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/47065\/"},"modified":"2025-11-28T19:25:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T19:25:31","slug":"bernie-sanders-to-speak-at-lehigh-university-in-bethlehem-on-may-3rd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/47065\/","title":{"rendered":"Bernie Sanders to speak at Lehigh University in Bethlehem on May 3rd"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BETHLEHEM, Pa. \u2014 U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders will bring his national \u201cFighting Oligarchy\u201d tour to Lehigh University\u2019s Stabler Athletic &amp; Convocation Center next Saturday, May 3rd.<\/p>\n<p>The rally, featuring Sanders alongside U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., begins at 1 p.m., with doors opening at 10:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/act.berniesanders.com\/signup\/rsvp-oligarchy-bethlehem\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Registration<\/a> is required for the free event, and parking is available at the venue.<\/p>\n<p>During his presidential campaign, Sanders last visited the Lehigh Valley in April 2019, holding a Fox News town hall at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks in Bethlehem.<\/p>\n<p>That nationally televised event, set against the backdrop of the former Bethlehem Steel plant, drew significant attention as Sanders defended his Medicare for All proposal and discussed economic inequality in a region that has experienced significant industrial transition.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than seeking office, Sanders now focuses on building the next generation of progressive leadership through endorsements and campaigning for like-minded candidates.<\/p>\n<p>The Lehigh Valley has established itself as a worthy stop along Sanders\u2019 national tour due to its balanced political demographics and swing-region status.<\/p>\n<p>In 2024, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump underscored the electoral importance of Lehigh Valley by visiting Allentown during their campaign trails.<\/p>\n<p>Lehigh University, the rally\u2019s host, has a long history of engaging in political discourse, making it a fitting venue for Sanders\u2019 message.<\/p>\n<p>The Stabler Center\u2019s 6,000-person capacity makes it one of the larger Lehigh Valley venues, reflecting organizers\u2019 expectations for significant attendance.<\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/lehighdaily.com\/author\/harper-hogan\/\" class=\"flex-shrink-0 group block leading-none\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/harper-hogan-headshot-scaled-e1744871305641-150x150.jpg\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\"  alt=\"Harper Hogan\" class=\"avatar avatar-96 wp-user-avatar wp-user-avatar-96 alignnone photo block rounded-full w-20 h-20 md:w-14 md:h-14 object-cover ring-2 ring-white dark:ring-[#2a2a2a] shadow-lg group-hover:ring-brand transition-all duration-200\"\/>                <\/p>\n<p>        <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-sm text-text-secondary dark:text-gray-400 mt-1.5 leading-relaxed\">Harper Hogan is a passionate and dedicated soon-to-be graduate of Muhlenberg College, pursuing a career in multimedia production and journalism.&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\nHaving originated in Easton, attended high school in Bethlehem, and earned a degree in Allentown, she is immersed in the culture of the Lehigh Valley, and hopes to bring its real stories to life through her writing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"BETHLEHEM, Pa. \u2014 U.S. Sen. 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