Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 23, 2024 at 8:44 PM

How did we end up with Trump?

These common myths get in the way of clear thinking about our economy. John, Donald Trump is not the cause of the crisis we find ourselves in. He’s a consequence. The last five decades have been marked by an explosion in wealth inequality and a growing distrust of America’s inst…

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December 22, 2024 at 6:37 PM

No pardon for Trump: Demand justice and accountability

Some are pressuring President Biden to consider granting Donald Trump an all-inclusive pardon. There are many reasons this is a bad idea. John, The growing calls for President Biden to pardon Donald Trump are misguided and could lead to dire consequences for our democracy. Such a…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 21, 2024 at 6:49 PM

Elon Musk attacked me online. Again.

Elon Musk called me “Robert Reichtard” and a "miniature wanker.” These infantile insults are intended to intimidate anyone who dares challenge Musk and his oligarchic wealth. Dear John, You would think that Elon Musk, the richest person in the world who just spent $277 million …

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 20, 2024 at 5:44 PM

Tell Congress: Do NOT Privatize the USPS Now or Ever!

The fight to privatize the Postal Service continues, as Republicans prioritize profits over people. Let the Postal Service keep its promise to serve every American, no matter how remote. John, Initially founded by Benjamin Franklin, for nearly 250 years, the United States Postal …

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 19, 2024 at 4:49 PM

I want to check in with you

Some of you are frightened. Me too. You’d have to be living on another planet not to fear what will happen starting in six weeks. Dear John, I want to check in with you. We are in a queasy interregnum. It’s been 6 weeks since Donald Trump won the election. A month from tomorr…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 19, 2024 at 4:48 PM

I’m calling B.S.

Donald Trump’s claim to be a champion of working people is the biggest con job he’s ever pulled off in a lifetime of scams and frauds. Dear John, There’s been a lot of talk since the election about how Republicans are now the party of the working class. Hogwash. The idea of…

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December 18, 2024 at 11:59 PM

Stand strong against Elon and Ramaswamy: Protect your earned benefits

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, tasked with finding $2 trillion in federal spending cuts, are looking for Democrats to join their commission to slash Medicare and Social Security. Democrats cannot legitimize these efforts with their own participation. John, On the campaign trail, …

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 17, 2024 at 10:05 PM

One way the economy has been rigged (and what to do about it)

Stock buybacks are fuelling record economic inequality. It’s time to ban them once again. Dear John, Many CEOs have found a clever way to goose their own pay. In 2023, typical pay for the 100 highest paid CEOs was over $29 million -- 300 times the pay of their typical worker. In…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Tell Congress: Reject Medicaid cuts that will pay for more tax cuts for the rich

The Republicans intend to slash Medicaid to provide tax cuts for the rich. If approved, this massive long-term transfer of wealth to the wealthy will make life worse for most Americans. Dear John, The 2017 tax law is set to expire in December 2025, and Congressional Republicans …

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 14, 2024 at 10:20 PM

RE: “Nonprofit killer” bill passes the House

Republicans want to give Trump the power to crush any nonprofit organization with the stroke of a pen. John -- I'm re-sending this important message to make sure you didn't miss it. -- Robert Reich Dear John, Over the years I’ve written to you warning about threats to democrac…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 13, 2024 at 10:17 PM

Trump orders Senate to recess, to avoid scrutiny of his TV cabinet

Allowing the Senate to adjourn so that all of Trump’s Cabinet nominees can take office by recess appointment is a really bad idea. Dear John, The Senate’s constitutional responsibility to confirm the President’s cabinet and administration appointments is a cornerstone of the chec…

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December 12, 2024 at 10:21 PM

Cut Social Security? No way, Elon

Elon Musk just revealed the truth about what he plans to do with his so-called Department of Government Efficiency. Dear John, During the campaign, Elon Musk claimed that he had a plan to slash $2 trillion from the federal budget — but he didn’t say how. Now the truth is comi…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 12, 2024 at 1:04 AM

Tell Amazon: Stop the delays and negotiate with the Union now!

Two years ago, Amazon workers made history when they formed their first union. Instead of meeting with them, Amazon has invested its efforts in illegal union-busting. Dear John, In 2022, Amazon workers at the Staten Island fulfillment center made history by voting to form the fi…

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December 10, 2024 at 11:52 PM

Let’s tax wealth!

Billionaires often pay lower tax rates than working people. Here’s how they get away with it. Dear John, How do billionaires get away with paying a lower effective tax rate than working class Americans? One explanation: Trump’s tax cuts for the rich. Another: We don’t tax wealt…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 8, 2024 at 6:37 PM

Tell Trump: No changes to Medicare or Social Security by Commission

Trump’s incoming administration has Social Security and Medicare in its sights Dear John, President-elect Trump claims he will protect Social Security and Medicare even as he tasks Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk with slashing $2 trillion from the federal budget. We don’t trust h…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 7, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Elon finally admitted it: He’s coming for Social Security

Elon Musk just revealed the truth about what he plans to do with his so-called Department of Government Efficiency. Dear John, Elon Musk just revealed the truth about what he plans to do with his so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Gut Social Security and Me…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 6, 2024 at 11:39 PM

Unrig GOP control: Tell the DNC to elect Ben Wikler as Chair

Following his extraordinary success in Wisconsin, Ben Wikler should be voted in as DNC Chair. Dear John, Ben Wikler, the Wisconsin Democratic chairman, has announced he is entering the race to lead the Democratic National Committee. Wikler is the right one for the job. He can tur…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 5, 2024 at 3:58 PM

God, I hate recalling this

We are on the way to becoming a two-tiered society due to income inequality, and it will destroy our democracy. Dear John, Back in 1994, after Republicans won control of the House and Senate in a crushing election not unlike the one we just lived through, I gave a speech that ca…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 4, 2024 at 11:39 PM

The Senate can kill the “Nonprofit Killer Bill”

The senate must block a bill that would let Trump unilaterally define any nonprofit he doesn’t like a “terrorist organization,” to kill its fundraising and tax-free status. John, I’ve been messaging you a lot recently about a misleadingly titled bill that recently passed the U.S.…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 3, 2024 at 9:50 PM

The problem is not any MAGA bogeyman, it’s the power of the rich

There are lots of theories about “The Lesson” of the 2024 election. Here’s a hint: It’s not that Democrats need to move to the right! Dear John, What is “The Lesson” from the 2024 election? I’m hearing a lot of theories, and most of them are wrong. It’s certainly not that Democr…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 2, 2024 at 8:16 PM

Criticize Trump... lose your nonprofit status

Republicans want to give Trump the power to crush any nonprofit organization with the stroke of a pen. Dear John, Over the years I’ve written to you warning about threats to democracy, workers’ rights, and economic fairness, among other vital issues facing the country. This em…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 1, 2024 at 5:36 PM

Congress Must Block Massive IRS Cuts by December 20

Republicans are trying to cut another $20.2 billion in funding for the IRS to catch wealthy tax cheats. Dear John, Republicans in Congress are itching to let the ultra-wealthy off the hook. Unable to wait until next year, they are pushing now to slash over $20 billion from IRS …

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

November 30, 2024 at 5:16 PM

I think you’ll like this t-shirt

The holidays are around the corner -- and we’ve got a great gift idea. Dear John, It’s been a rough few weeks since the election, and I know that we all have a lot on our plates for the year ahead. To get through it, we’re going to need to find new, creative ways of getting our m…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

November 29, 2024 at 7:17 PM

Confirm Laura McFerran to the NLRB and lock in a pro-worker majority until 2026!

Pro-worker NLRB Chair Lauren McFerran has been renominated, but not yet confirmed. Delaying beyond December could give Trump the chance to create an anti-labor NLRB. John, The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is at a crucial juncture. Ever since it was created in 1935, and …

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

November 27, 2024 at 6:36 PM

Don’t support hate: Major brands must quit advertising on X

Under Elon Musk, “X” has become a platform for hatred and antisemitism, yet major corporations are still advertising on it. Demand they leave now. Dear John, “You have said the actual truth,” Elon Musk declared to his more than 200 million followers on X, reposting an alarming an…

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November 26, 2024 at 10:36 PM

How we play the long game.

Our opportunity to fight for the real changes we need. Dear John, Is it too late to save American democracy? I don’t think so. For years, I’ve been writing and making videos about all the ways we can make our government and democracy work better for everyone. Some of these can …

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

November 25, 2024 at 9:51 PM

The hottest new platform on social media

Musk’s X actively boosts conservative influencers, unfairly skews algorithms, and weaponizes social media. Bluesky isn’t owned by a MAGA billionaire. Dear John, What if I told you Twitter was back -- minus Elon Musk? Well, that’s exactly what the new social media platform Bluesk…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

November 24, 2024 at 5:22 PM

Replace the Electoral College with the National Popular Vote Compact

The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, replacing the Electoral College with one person, one vote across the country, is no longer a partisan issue. Dear John, The Electoral College is a blatantly undemocratic institution that wreaks havoc over one of the core tasks of our …

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November 23, 2024 at 9:38 PM

Nonprofit “death penalty” bill passes the House

The U.S. House of Representatives just voted to give Trump the power to crush any nonprofit organization with the stroke of a pen. John -- I'm re-sending this urgent email from Thursday to make sure you didn't miss it. -- Robert Reich Dear John, The U.S. House of Representati…

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November 21, 2024 at 7:54 PM

House passes bill to give Trump authority to crush nonprofits that criticize him

The U.S. House of Representatives just voted to give Trump the power to crush any nonprofit organization with the stroke of a pen. Dear John, The U.S. House of Representatives just passed a terrifying bill that would empower Donald Trump to strip the nonprofit status of any orga…

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  IMCA Team · [email protected]

November 20, 2024 at 10:17 PM

RE: Denounce the 52 Democrats Who Enabled Trump’s Attacks on Nonprofits

52 House Democrats just joined Republicans in voting to give Trump sweeping new powers to target nonprofits—groups that protect our rights, fight for justice, and serve our communities. Dear John, We have an important update (and a correction) about the upcoming vote on Trump’s a…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

November 19, 2024 at 9:25 PM

Denounce the 52 Democrats Who Enabled Trump’s Attacks on Nonprofits

52 House Democrats just joined Republicans in voting to give Trump sweeping new powers to target nonprofits—groups that protect our rights, fight for justice, and serve our communities. Dear John, In a stunning betrayal, 52 House Democrats joined Republicans to vote for a bill th…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

November 16, 2024 at 6:00 PM

We knew it would be bad. These people are dangerous.

We knew that Donald Trump’s cabinet nominations would be bad, but the people he’s picking to run his second administration are flat-out horrific. Dear John, We knew that Donald Trump’s cabinet nominations would be bad, but the people he’s picked so far have been flat-out horri…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

November 14, 2024 at 8:33 PM

Have you stoppped reading the news? I get it.

We must not avert our eyes from this calamity, or minimize it, or throw up our hands in despair or retreat. Dear John, I know that many of you are still in shock about what happened last week. Some of you don’t even want to read a newspaper or hear the news. I get it. But we …

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November 12, 2024 at 10:12 PM

The Electoral College undermines your vote

The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact would replace the Electoral College with one person, one vote across the country. Dear John, Should someone else's vote count more than yours? For 80 percent of Americans, that’s exactly what’s happening. Their vote for president isn…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

November 9, 2024 at 9:25 PM

Our resistance movement starts right now

It’s our duty to do all we can to protect those most in harm’s way. This will not be easy, but giving up is not an option. Dear John, For the last three days, friends and former coworkers have been contacting me — some in tears, some in abject panic, most deeply worried. This ha…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

November 7, 2024 at 7:26 PM

God I hate sending this email

I still have faith in America, but we must mobilize to protect those at risk if Trump achieves his worst impulses. Dear John, God I hate sending you this email. Yesterday afternoon, Kamala Harris conceded the presidential election to Donald Trump. Republicans have also won cont…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

November 6, 2024 at 10:08 PM

The Awful Truth Under Trump

If you are grieving or frightened by Trump’s victory, you are not alone. Dear John, I won’t try to hide it. I’m heartbroken and scared by the outcome of the election. I’m sure you are too. Trump’s victory makes America less safe for millions of people -- especially for those wh…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

November 5, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Share our Nauseous Optimism on Election Night!

Join Us! Election Night will be tense, but Heather Lofthouse and I will be live be live for part of it with an Election Night Coffee Klatch. Tune in for real-time election updates, context, and commentary. Dear John, Well, folks, here it is. We’ve made it to Election Day. We’r…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

November 3, 2024 at 4:40 PM

RE: Trump’s predictable false claims backed up by the “red mirage”

The media must inform the public of this dirty trick Trump tried in 2020, which he’s likely to try again: Since less populated “red” Republican voting districts are more quickly counted, Trump will likely use this fact to claim Republicans are getting “robbed” of their early “lead.” …

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

November 2, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Here’s a term I bet you’ve never heard

Donald Trump is planning a dirty trick on election night to try to overturn the election. He used it in 2020, and he’s going to do it again. Dear John, Donald Trump is planning a dirty trick on election night to try to overturn the election. He used it in 2020, and he’s going …

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

November 1, 2024 at 11:55 PM

Don’t let Trump’s threats silence the Washington Post and LA Times!

Why is Jeff Bezos giving in to Trump by refusing to let the Washington Post endorse a presidential candidate this year? Threats of retaliation are only part of the story: Bezos is also striving with Elon Musk for dominance in space. Dear John, The billionaire owners of two major…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

November 1, 2024 at 5:31 PM

Our secret weapon to defeat Donald Trump

Some of you have shared with me your fears about the upcoming election, now just days away. Dear John -- I'm resending this important email to make sure you didn't miss it. -- Robert Reich Dear John, I’m hearing from a lot of people about their fears around the election, and I…

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October 31, 2024 at 2:38 PM

We need to raise $150,000 in the next 24 hours

We’re now just 5 days from Election Day, and the team here at Inequality Media Civic Action needs to make some major decisions about our last-minute expenditures before the election. Dear John, Let’s keep this short and sweet. We’re now just five days from Election Day, and th…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

October 30, 2024 at 5:33 PM

Trump’s predictable false claims backed up by the “red mirage”

The media must inform the public of this dirty trick Trump tried in 2020, which he’s likely to try again: Since less populated “red” Republican voting districts are more quickly counted, Trump will likely use this fact to claim Republicans are getting “robbed” of their early “lead.” …

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

October 29, 2024 at 9:08 PM

What Trump will do on election night

Trump tried this dirty trick in 2020, and he’ll likely try it again. Dear John, There’s a dirty Trump trick you need to look out for. He used it in 2020 to try to overturn the election, and he’s going to do it again. But it doesn’t work if you know it’s coming. Watch out for Trum…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

October 28, 2024 at 6:53 PM

Millions of Americans are only JUST NOW tuning in

We’re now just 8 days until Election Day, and I know that so many of you are dismayed and frightened. Dear John, We’re now just 8 days until Election Day, and I know that so many of you are dismayed and frightened at the polls showing Donald Trump running head-to-head with Kama…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

October 27, 2024 at 5:07 PM

Medicare at Home: A way to make long-term care affordable for all of us!

Kamala Harris is proposing Medicare at Home, to enable families to provide long-term care of the elderly at home for all who qualify for Medicare. This would be a real game-changer in providing for the elderly’s long term health needs. Dear John, Middle-class families feel the cr…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

October 26, 2024 at 3:37 PM

Elon Musk’s latest dirty trick to help Trump

A right-wing group with ties to Elon Musk is running fake ads from a phony pro-Kamala Harris Facebook page called “Progress 2028.” Dear John, We’ve just learned that a right-wing group with ties to Elon Musk is running a wave of fake ads from a phony pro–Kamala Harris Facebook p…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

October 25, 2024 at 4:25 PM

Elon Musk, billionaire vote harvester, must be investigated

Elon Musk is giving away $1 million a day to swing-state voters who sign his petition and vote to try to buy the election for Donald Trump. The outsized influence of billionaires like Musk on our presidential elections must be curbed immediately. Dear John, If we ever needed more…

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