Robert Reich · [email protected]

July 6, 2022 at 3:21 PM

The secret weapon to winning in November

The media is leaving youth voters behind. Dear John, The New York Times laid it out plainly in a recent article: If young voters remain as disengaged as they are right now, Democrats are going to get clobbered in November. According to exit polls, explosive turnouts of 18- to 29…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

July 3, 2022 at 10:16 PM

Another blow to our rights

This ruling deals a major blow to America’s efforts to address climate change and just like the Court’s other recent decisions, it has far larger implications than the EPA and the environment. Dear John, The Supreme Court on Thursday -- with the 6 Republican appointees on one sid…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

July 2, 2022 at 4:21 PM

What can we really do about Donald Trump?

Where we go from here. Dear John, Since Cassidy Hutchinson testified at the January 6 hearings on Tuesday, the bombshells are still reverberating. I have a few takeaways from the hearings thus far that I want to make sure are clear among the salacious details that have come to l…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

July 1, 2022 at 4:03 PM

They aren’t stopping with Roe v. Wade

The Supreme Court’s extreme decision puts a range of other rights on the chopping block. Dear John, Last week’s Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade set the country back 50 years. The right-wing majority’s ruling was extreme, but what’s just as alarming is the logic Ju…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 8:50 PM

Garland will have to prosecute Trump

Attorney General Merrick Garland must bring criminal charges against former President Trump -- Now! Dear John, After yesterday’s explosive testimony by Cassidy Hutchinson -- who served as chief assistant to Mark Meadows and was literally and figuratively in the middle of Trump’s …

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

June 29, 2022 at 10:25 PM

If Collins and Manchin feel betrayed, and others feel outraged, they all have an easy fix:

At least three U.S. Senators claim they were misled or lied to by the Supreme Court Judges they voted to confirm. If they really mean it, here’s what they can do. Dear John, I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of lawmakers trying to cover their backsides when the Supreme Court …

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

June 28, 2022 at 10:04 PM

FWD: I want to be honest with you

The steering wheel, the secret service agent, and the ketchup on the wall. John — Among the bombshells we heard in today's hearing, we learned that Trump has been pressuring witnesses to alter their testimony. We cannot let these revelations fly under the radar. Will you donate to…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

June 28, 2022 at 2:20 PM

Look, I want to be honest with you

At least 108 Republican candidates who embrace the Big Lie have won their nominations or advanced to runoffs, and there is no sign that the hearings have reduced the intensity of their demagoguery. Dear John, Look, I want to be honest with you: I feel utterly gut-punched by the …

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

June 23, 2022 at 10:24 PM

$32 million to 147 Republican Members of Congress – guess which ones?

In the wake of the January 6 insurrection, many corporations pledged to stop donations to the 147 Republican Members of Congress who voted to overturn the election. Many of them didn’t follow through. Corporations cannot in good faith claim to support democracy at the same time th…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

June 22, 2022 at 7:00 PM

$7.25 an hour is a starvation wage

Shouldn’t the federal minimum wage lift people out of poverty, not keep them in it? Dear John, The federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour has not been raised since 2009. That’s 13 years, the longest period without an increase since the minimum wage was enacted, meaning today’s min…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

June 21, 2022 at 1:20 PM

The voters who support the Jan. 6 panel

More Americans need to hear the shocking revelations from the January 6 committee. Dear John, I have watched every moment of the January 6 committee hearings, and so far, the revelations have been nothing less than explosive: John Eastman, the architect of the theory that forme…

See More from Robert Reich

  Heather Kinlaw Lofthouse, Inequality Media Civic Action · [email protected]

June 20, 2022 at 10:48 PM

Have you checked out Robert Reich’s Substack yet?

Dear John, If there’s one thing you learn when you work with Professor Reich (whom I am fortunate enough to now call Bob) for as many years as I have, it’s that he never stops! He generates an incredible amount of compelling content, including for us at Inequality Media Civic Act…

See More from Heather Kinlaw Lofthouse, Inequality Media Civic Action

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

June 17, 2022 at 8:36 PM

40k cannabis prisoners need reform

Eight in ten Americans agree: It’s time to end the federal criminalization of marijuana. Dear John, Eight in ten Americans agree: It’s time to end the federal criminalization of marijuana. Keeping marijuana illegal nationwide creates an incredible level of unequal enforcement. S…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

June 16, 2022 at 9:09 PM

Stop rewarding the bullies

Amazon spends $4.3 million a year on union-busting and is accused of many violations of federal labor law. But they receive more than $3.5 billion in tax dollars. This has to stop. Dear John, Major corporations -- from Tesla, Nike, and FedEx, to Google, Disney, and AT&T -- su…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

June 15, 2022 at 11:10 PM

Could this be the end of American democracy?

Trump's Big Lie election deniers are on the verge of taking over the key offices that oversee our elections. Dear John, Last night, yet another Trump-backed Big Lie conspiracy theorist won a Republican nomination for secretary of state, this time in Nevada. The nominee, Jim Marc…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

June 14, 2022 at 7:48 PM

How Joe Biden can help workers without Congress

He can sign three executive orders, right now, to empower workers across the country. Dear John, Today, the Starbucks unionization effort hit a major milestone: 150 stores across the country have won unionization, and more stores are organizing to join them. There’s no doubt abo…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

June 12, 2022 at 6:28 PM

What we've learned from the January 6 committee so far

Blockbuster revelations by the January 6 Committee are exploding the lies told by Trump and his cronies. John In just one night of public hearings from the January 6 Committee, we've already gotten explosive revelations, including that Trump personally voiced support for rioters …

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

June 10, 2022 at 4:58 PM

Trump knew

Attorney General Merrick Garland must bring criminal charges against former President Trump -- Now! Dear John, Last night, we learned several things from the first hearing of the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol: After the riot bega…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

June 9, 2022 at 9:26 PM

Tonight's hearing will "blow the roof off"

Tonight, the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol begins a series of eight public hearings. Dear John, Tonight, the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol begins a series of eight public hearings. T…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

June 8, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Why hasn't Trump been held accountable?

The question that looms over the upcoming January 6th hearings. Dear John, The televised hearings of the House Select Committee on the January 6 insurrection begin tomorrow, and mark a critically important milestone in the battle between democracy and autocracy. The Select Commi…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

June 6, 2022 at 8:14 PM

Republicans are doing all they can to sweep this treason under the rug

Don’t let the media look away from the January 6 insurrection. Tell ABC, CBS, and NBC to broadcast the hearings gavel-to-gavel. Dear John, The hearings covering the January 6 insurrection will be critically important, and broadcast networks need to air them all in full. So far th…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

June 5, 2022 at 9:40 PM

The billionaires funding Trump’s Big Lie

The same people behind the January 6 insurrection are once again trying to overthrow the government in a slow-motion coup. John — I just wanted to make sure you saw this email. Our democracy is in real danger, and the stakes could not be higher. — Robert Reich Dear John, You ma…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

June 4, 2022 at 8:41 PM

The slow-motion coup unfolding right under our noses

The same people behind the January 6 insurrection are once again trying to overthrow the government in a slow-motion coup. Dear John, Right-wing billionaires are spending millions to install pro-Trump conspiracy theorists in key election oversight positions all over the country, …

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

June 2, 2022 at 11:20 PM

The slow-motion coup happening right under our noses

The same people behind the January 6 insurrection are once again trying to overthrow the government in a slow-motion coup. Dear John, You may have heard about the pro-Trump Big Lie conspiracy theorists running for secretary of state and other key election oversight positions arou…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

June 1, 2022 at 10:31 PM

What Biden should actually do about inflation

Joe Biden’s plan ignores a major cause of rising prices: the increasing concentration of the American economy into the hands of a relative few corporate giants with the power to raise prices. Dear John, Yesterday, Joe Biden began a week-long public messaging drive on the economy …

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

May 31, 2022 at 4:14 PM

What I told the House Judiciary Committee about inflation

Dear John, Two weeks ago, I testified in front of the House Judiciary Committee about the number one issue for voters right now: inflation. Republicans on the committee tried to argue that the problem is "big government" and that the solution is to cut taxes for the rich and sl…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

May 29, 2022 at 10:03 PM

DirecTV did it. Verizon can, too.

OAN is the Russian propaganda machine behind the Big Lie. We have a chance to shut it down for good. Dear John, Now that DirecTV has dropped the far-right cable network One America News (OAN), we finally have a chance to deplatform OAN for good. Let’s get straight to the facts. …

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

May 24, 2022 at 7:21 PM

The real motive behind the GOP's "culture war"

The right-wing's "culture wars" have similar agendas: Diverting attention from the economic looting of their respective oligarchies. Dear John, Why do Putin and the Republican Party sound so much alike? Simple: their culture wars have similar agendas. Both are trying to distrac…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

May 23, 2022 at 9:10 PM

Indict Trump

Attorney General Merrick Garland must bring criminal charges against former President Trump. He mustn’t wait. Dear John, Attorney General Merrick Garland must bring criminal charges against former President Trump -- now. In the more than a year and a half since Trump lost the el…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

May 22, 2022 at 11:36 PM

Re: Tuesday's terrifying election results

A January 6 insurrectionist just won the Republican nomination for governor of Pennsylvania. John, We got incredibly dangerous news last Tuesday when pro-Trump insurrectionist Doug Mastriano won the Republican nomination for governor of Pennsylvania. Mastriano was personally in…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

May 21, 2022 at 9:00 PM

My cameo on The Simpsons with Hugh Jackman

This Sunday, Hugh and I are joining forces to sing about the demise of the American middle class, and a system rigged for the super-rich. I hope you’ll tune in! Dear John, I hope I can bring you a little joy in these distressing times. I was lucky enough to join forces with Hugh…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

May 20, 2022 at 10:46 PM

Corporate executives are terrified of organized worker power

Union-busting at Starbucks and Amazon shines a spotlight on worker exploitation across America. It’s time for the government to protect union organizing, overtime pay, and workers’ civil rights. Dear John, Workers across America are fed up. As I write this, more than 78 Starbuck…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

May 19, 2022 at 2:22 PM

Tuesday's terrifying election results

A January 6 insurrectionist just won the Republican nomination for governor of Pennsylvania. I wanted to make sure you saw the email I sent about the disturbing Republican primary results in Pennsylvania. Please don't click delete. It's incredibly important. — Robert Reich Dear J…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

May 18, 2022 at 8:05 PM

Last night's terrifying election results

A January 6 insurrectionist just won the Republican nomination for governor of Pennsylvania. Dear John, Last night, we got some truly terrifying news for our democracy. Doug Mastriano, a January 6 insurrectionist and Trump-backed Big Lie conspiracy theorist, won the Republican …

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

May 17, 2022 at 7:35 PM

The most predatory industry in America

Shady investors are rigging the economy to get rich by making your life more expensive. Dear John, Shady investors are rigging the economy to get rich by making your life more expensive. They have their tentacles in so many industries that they touch almost every part of your li…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

May 10, 2022 at 10:19 PM

Trump's Big Lie supporters are trying to take over our elections

The same people behind the January 6 insurrection are now trying to overthrow the government in a slow-motion coup. Dear John, Donald Trump's attempt to overturn the 2020 election was stopped only when a few election officials — secretaries of state in particular — rightfully cer…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

May 9, 2022 at 7:54 PM

Republicans are NOT the party of freedom

What Republicans want to preserve isn’t freedom. It’s power. Dear John, Republicans love to claim they’re the party of freedom. Rubbish. From banning abortion to criminalizing gender-affirming care for trans youth, the Republican agenda centers on taking away freedom. Our late…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

April 29, 2022 at 8:07 PM

Trump-backed Big Lie supporters are trying to take over our elections

The same people behind the January 6 insurrection are now trying to overthrow the government in a slow-motion coup. Did you see the email I sent yesterday? Here it is again, in case you missed it. — Robert Reich Dear John, Donald Trump failed to overturn the 2020 election in la…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

April 28, 2022 at 10:18 PM

If we don’t stop this, I fear for our democracy

The same people behind the January 6 insurrection are now trying to overthrow the government in a slow-motion coup. Dear John, Donald Trump failed to overturn the 2020 election in large part because a few election officials — secretaries of state in particular — rightfully certif…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

April 25, 2022 at 11:28 PM

A victory for the world's richest man

Behind Elon Musk's blather about free markets, free speech, and free choice is his goal to be free from accountability Dear John, Elon Musk struck a deal today to buy Twitter for roughly $44 billion, in a victory by the world’s richest man. Twitter agreed to sell itself to Musk …

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

April 23, 2022 at 4:20 PM

The truth behind the Republican culture war

The Republican culture war is a cynical strategy to distract attention from the systemic economic plunder by the ultra-rich. Dear John, If you ask everyday Americans what the most important problems we're facing are, you'll get answers like inflation, the economy, and the war in…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

April 22, 2022 at 9:14 PM

How we can stand up to Putin and stop climate catastrophe

Our oil & gas dependence is a death sentence for the climate. It also gives dangerous amounts of power to petro-states like Russia. Dear John, This year, we’re celebrating Earth Day under grim circumstances. Helped by Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, Big Oil is raking in record …

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

April 21, 2022 at 5:16 PM

What every American needs to know about inflation

Inflation has jumped to an annual rate of 8.5 percent, according to the latest numbers — the highest inflation rate since 1981. Dear John, Inflation has jumped to an annual rate of 8.5 percent — the highest level since 1981. This will be a disaster for Democrats in the midter…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

April 19, 2022 at 7:29 PM

How Trump could actually steal the 2024 election

Nearly two dozen candidates running for secretary of state insist that Trump won in 2020. This is an emergency for democracy. Dear John, The same people behind the January 6 insurrection are now trying to overthrow the government in a slow-motion coup. If they succeed, you can …

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

April 18, 2022 at 8:41 PM

Join me in calling on Congress to pass the Billionaires Income Tax

I refuse to accept an economy where school teachers pay a higher income tax than billionaire investors. Join me in calling on Congress to pass the Billionaires Income Tax. Dear John, On this Tax Day, it’s important to consider: Elon Musk alone has more wealth than the bottom 40%…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

April 12, 2022 at 10:11 PM

What the media isn’t telling you about rising prices and the facts about inflation you need to know

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that prices were 8.5 percent higher last month than they were a year ago -- the highest rate of inflation since 1981. Dear John, This morning, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that prices were 8.5 percent higher last month than they…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

April 9, 2022 at 6:14 PM

Big Oil price gouging needs to stop

Big Oil is raking in record profits as gas prices continue to skyrocket. Let’s tax the excess and use the revenue to support Americans hit hardest by rising prices. Dear John, This week, I testified before the Senate Budget Committee to discuss the outrage that mega-corporations …

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

April 7, 2022 at 6:12 PM

Republicans want to make your life more dangerous

If Republican appointees on the Supreme Court succeed in rolling back safety protections, we all lose. Dear John, Yesterday, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that radically limited the Clean Water Act. It’s not the first time the right-wing majority has undermined basic safety …

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

April 6, 2022 at 11:22 PM

Re: What I just told the Senate Budget Committee about inflation

The underlying problem is not inflation. It’s corporate power. John — Yesterday I testified in front of the Senate Budget Committee about how giant corporations are jacking up prices while banking historic profits. Today I went up against the CEO of Exxon-Mobil on CNN. Our campai…

See More from Robert Reich

  Robert Reich · [email protected]

April 5, 2022 at 10:38 PM

What I just told the Senate Budget Committee about inflation

The underlying problem is not inflation. It’s corporate power. Dear John, Six months ago, the Beltway insiders scoffed when I pointed out the links between inflation and corporate greed. We've come a long way since then. Today, the Senate Budget Committee held a hearing on th…

See More from Robert Reich