Dear John,

Last week, the United States saw its highest single-day total of new coronavirus cases to date.

Today, the European Union announced it would begin reopening its borders to global tourists — but not to Americans.

Meanwhile, as key provisions of the CARES Act are set to expire soon, the wave of evictions and foreclosures in the next two months will be unlike anything America has experienced since the Great Depression. And unless Congress extends extra unemployment benefits beyond July 31, we’re also going to have unparalleled hunger.

We are the pitiful pariahs of the world, we’re about to go into a second lockdown, and the U.S. economy will take even longer to recover. Why? Because Trump couldn’t and wouldn’t do it right the first time.

But if you think Trump is on the ropes and will surely lose in November, think again.

Our side has limits because we believe in democracy. Trump has no limits because he doesn't.

Our latest video lays out Trump’s authoritarian 2020 election strategy in 25 simple steps.

Beware Trump’s authoritarian plans, stay vigilant, and gear up for the fight ahead.

Our democracy depends on it.

Thanks for watching,
Robert Reich
Inequality Media Civic Action

P.S. Tomorrow, July 1 at 9:30 am PST/12:30pm EST, I’ll be joined by Nikole Hannah-Jones, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist focusing on racial injustice, and creator of the New York Times Magazine’s landmark 1619 Project, which examines how the legacy of slavery is still felt in every aspect of our society today. Tune in on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube.
 

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