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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
October 29, 2023 at 5:08 PM

Tell Congress: Save the Post Office now!

A law passed in 2006 has prevented the Post Office from providing new goods and services. It’s time for Congress to repeal it. Dear John, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has vowed to privatize the United States Postal Service, turning a venerated public service into a private prof…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
October 28, 2023 at 10:09 PM

No, we're not just preaching to the choir

I just got a reportback on our latest videos, and I needed to share the results with you right now. Dear John, I’ve been reviewing the results of the latest videos that we’ve been testing about the Biden economy to see if they sway voters, and the numbers are incredible. For ins…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
October 27, 2023 at 5:01 PM

These economic myths are tricks, not treats

Zombies rise up from the dead to wreak their havoc. Zombie myths can be even more dreadful! Dear John, Don’t you just hate it when yet another zombie rises up out of its grave to grab you by the ankles -- or even your throat?   I just hate that. But even worse can be some of the…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
October 25, 2023 at 7:15 PM

A vote for “No Labels” is a vote for Trump.

“No Labels” claims to be a “commonsense” alternative to Biden or Trump. But, funded by far right donors, it’s actually a scheme to clear the way for Trump. Dear John, No Labels claims to be a non-ideological, “middle ground” between the two major parties for the 2024 election, bu…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
October 24, 2023 at 11:18 PM

The President should be decided by National Popular Vote!

Twice in the last 30 years, the Electoral College handed the Presidency to the loser of the popular vote. It’s time for Michigan to sign onto the National Popular Vote Compact! Dear John, In case you hadn’t noticed, the Electoral College is broken. Since 1992, every single winne…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
October 22, 2023 at 9:09 PM

Shine a light on corporations’ hidden agendas: Stop funding ALEC

Corporate lobbyists meet secretly with lawmakers to push a far right agenda. Tell corporations to stop funding the American Legislative Exchange Council. Dear John, The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is responsible for producing some of the most extreme far right st…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
October 18, 2023 at 10:57 PM

[TAKE ACTION]: Tell the House to reject an insurrectionist as Speaker

Whether it’s Jim Jordan, Steve Scalise, or any of the other 145 members of the Sedition Caucus, an insurrectionist should not be the next Speaker of the House. Dear John, As I'm writing this message, Republicans in the House still have not chosen a new Speaker. First they tried …
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
October 17, 2023 at 8:46 PM

My advice for President Biden.

A message to President Biden, the first president to join with striking workers: Now it’s time to take on the underlying problem, corporate greed! Dear John, I want to congratulate President Biden for being the first sitting president to join a picket line. It was a huge deal wh…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
October 15, 2023 at 6:46 PM

Boycott Trader Joe’s if they don’t stop stonewalling the union!

Trader Joe’s has been retaliating against union organizers and refusing to negotiate in good faith. Will you pledge to join a customer strike if one is called? Dear John, Workers need your support in a crucial fight for rights and fair labor practices. Despite the company’s worke…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
October 14, 2023 at 8:55 PM

Our plan to stop RFK Jr. from tipping the election to Trump

Dear John, I wish I didn't have to write this email, but I do. It's about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. I wish I didn't have to write it because I'm disgusted at the way RFK Jr. has been trading on his famous name to spread dangerous lies. I wish I didn't have to write it because I w…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
October 13, 2023 at 9:21 PM

Tell SCOTUS: Dismiss Moore v. United States

Moore v. United States threatens to upend the entire U.S. tax system, but it is based in lies and falsehoods. Tell SCOTUS to dismiss the case. Dear John, The stakes are high, and the Supreme Court is under a microscope. In the upcoming case, Moore v. United States, the very basi…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
October 12, 2023 at 8:49 PM

FWD: I just nearly fell out of my chair

I just got a report-back on our latest videos, and I needed to share the results with you right now. John -- We're seeing such incredible results from our latest videos that I wanted to resend the update below to make sure you didn't miss it. If you have a moment, please check it …
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
October 11, 2023 at 9:22 PM

We’re now in America’s Second Gilded Age. That’s not good.

Social conditions in the United States today are similar to the late 19th century when corruption ran rampant. What can we learn from the past to make a better future? Dear John, The robber barons of the Gilded Age are back! Much as in the late 1800s and early 1900s, a time of g…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
October 9, 2023 at 3:37 PM

I just nearly fell out of my chair

I just got a report-back on our latest videos, and I needed to share the results with you right now. Dear John, I just got a report-back on the effectiveness of our latest series of videos on how price-gouging corporations are causing inflation, and I wanted to share these result…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
October 8, 2023 at 6:48 PM

Tell President Biden: Pardon all marijuana offenders, not just low-level charges

President Biden’s blanket pardon of low-level marijuana offenders is a step in the right direction, but it doesn’t go far enough. Dear John, One year ago, President Biden issued a blanket pardon for those with federal convictions for simple possession of marijuana. This is a bi…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
October 6, 2023 at 10:35 PM

Tell Congress: Increase - don’t cut - IRS funding now

As congressional Republicans try to claw back funding for the IRS to protect their rich friends, we must keep the IRS fully funded to catch wealthy tax cheats. Dear John, Thanks to President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, the IRS is planning to pursue aggressively hundreds of …
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
October 4, 2023 at 10:08 PM

Tell Congress: Reject any legislation that would break the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau!

The Big Banks are trying to change the funding structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in order to weaken it. Tell Congress to reject this legislation and keep consumer protections strong! Dear John, When the housing bubble collapsed in 2008, millions of Americans l…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
October 3, 2023 at 9:48 PM

A Shutdown Was Averted, but the Republican Clown Show Continues

The shootout within the GOP nearly catches the rest of us in the shutdown crossfire. Dear John, When Republicans try to prove to each other who’s the Trumpiest, watch out, America. We just narrowly avoided another government shutdown, ordered by Trump and threatened by the MAGA …
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
October 2, 2023 at 6:12 PM

No Labels is tipping the election to Trump. We must stop them.

No Labels is little more than a Republican front group trying to help Trump win. John -- I'm re-sending this urgent email from Saturday to make sure you don't miss it. -- Robert Reich Dear John, No Labels, the dark-money group that’s spending tens of millions to run a third-par…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
September 30, 2023 at 8:17 PM

The right-wing plan to guarantee a Trump win in 2024

No Labels is little more than a Republican front group trying to help Trump win. Dear John, No Labels, the dark-money group that’s spending tens of millions to run a third-party candidate against Joe Biden in 2024, just announced that they’ve already registered 15,000 voters in t…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
September 28, 2023 at 8:48 PM

It should be a scandal. Instead, it’s just politics as usual.

There is only one reason to "negotiate" Social Security and Medicare's future in a closed-door commission and it’s to give Congress cover to cut benefits Dear John, Politico has offered a preview of the Republican budget proposal, and while they don’t cut Social Security and Medi…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
September 27, 2023 at 9:53 PM

This gives me hope about wealth inequality.

A lot has changed, but the message is the same! Dear John, A decade ago, we sounded an alarm with the movie Inequality for All. In the 10 years since director Jake Kornbluth and I made Inequality for All, what’s changed? Everything! Well, okay, not everything, but a LOT. And wh…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
September 27, 2023 at 12:41 AM

Donald Trump supports workers?! Hogwash.

Donald Trump is giving a speech to striking autoworkers in Detroit claiming to be a champion of the working class. Dear John, Tomorrow night, instead of participating in the Republican presidential debate, Donald Trump is giving a speech to striking autoworkers in Detroit in an e…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
September 24, 2023 at 6:04 PM

Congress must stand up to extremists and avert a government shutdown!

The devastating domino effect a government shutdown unleashes on our nation, and why now is the time to take a stand. Dear John, The effects of a government shutdown are not theoretical. They have real consequences that can be measured, quantified, and far-reaching. For example,…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
September 23, 2023 at 5:20 PM

What was NBC thinking!?

Why on Earth did NBC debut its new “Meet the Press“ with Trump? Dear John, Last Sunday, with great fanfare and weeks of buildup, NBC debuted Kristen Welker as the new host of its flagship weekly news program, “Meet the Press.” And who was the first guest they had on to mark the …
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
September 20, 2023 at 9:44 PM

Don’t let DeJoy end the Postal Service!

Postmaster General DeJoy’s plans to privatize the U.S. Postal Service are proceeding apace: prices are up and delivery speed is down. President Biden must appoint two new USPS Governors to fire and replace DeJoy. Dear John, Years after the end of the Trump administration, the U.S…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
September 17, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Tell cable companies: No “Fox Fee!”

Fox “News” is spreading lies and disinformation -- on your dime! Tell your cable company to tell Fox No! Dear John, You’ve heard me talk about this before, but it bears repeating: Fox “News” has been profiting from their election lies, and if you’re a cable subscriber, like it or…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
September 15, 2023 at 10:39 PM

I repeat: The top 1% evaded over $160 billion in taxes last year! Fully fund the IRS.

President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act funded the IRS to go after $160 billion owed by the nation’s wealthiest tax cheats. Don’t let Republicans defund the IRS! Dear John, The nation’s wealthiest Americans evaded over $160 billion in taxes last year. To crack down on these we…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
September 14, 2023 at 5:11 PM

We should be very, very concerned about this

We must act now to warn voters about No Labels. They’re a front group for Trump. Dear John, I couldn’t sleep last night. Just when I should have been getting ready for bed, I made the mistake of going down a rabbit hole of voter data that all pointed to a nail-bitingly close rac…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
September 13, 2023 at 10:58 PM

Don't Raise the Retirement Age. Protect Social Security from Republican Attacks!

Republicans want to raise the Social Security retirement age for today’s young people. But won’t ask the ultra-rich to pay into the system at a proportional rate! Dear John, One reason for the great popularity and success of Social Security over the last 85 years is its essential…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
September 12, 2023 at 7:48 PM

BANANAS!

All capitalist countries tax their citizens to provide for the common good. But since “socialism” is such a scary word, let’s call it … Dear John, I want to talk about something that is so scary, we need to find another word for it. You see, all advanced capitalist countries po…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
September 10, 2023 at 6:18 PM

Biden must stand firm against corporate lobbyists.

President Biden has closed loopholes that protected billions of dollars of corporate income from taxation. Don’t let lobbyists prop them back open! Dear John, You’ve heard of corporate tax loopholes so big you could drive a truck through them? Amazon, FedEx, and Ford Motors (to …
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
September 8, 2023 at 10:08 PM

Net neutrality is still achievable -- with the right FCC picks.

Trump’s FCC eviscerated Obama’s standards for net neutrality. Urge the Senate to confirm President Biden’s FCC pick and restore net neutrality today! Dear John, Net neutrality is the idea that internet service providers (ISPs), such as Verizon and AT&T, must treat all content…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
September 6, 2023 at 9:27 PM

How greed ruined the airlines.

How come flying has gotten to be such a pain in the neck? Dear John, Believe it or not, I remember when traveling by airplane used to be enjoyable. But now, it’s nothing short of a nightmare. Smaller seats, reduced leg space, and outrageous fees for such “extras” as being able …
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
September 5, 2023 at 8:12 PM

Re: The secret weapon that could decide the 2024 election.

To keep Trump out of the White House, we must be on every new social media platform, starting right now. John -- In case you missed it during the Labor Day weekend and back-to-school rush, we wanted to re-send this important email about our plans for the upcoming election. Thank y…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
September 3, 2023 at 8:47 PM

Something you need to know about the NLRB

Gwynne Wilcox already served as a member of the National Labor Relations Board, but she must be reconfirmed for a second term now. Republicans are determined to stop it. Dear John, In perfect juxtaposition to the celebration of Labor Day, Republicans want to stop the confirmation…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
September 2, 2023 at 6:06 PM

The secret weapon that could decide the 2024 election

To keep Trump out of the White House, we must be on every new social media platform, starting right now. Dear John, There was a time, not so long ago, when political campaigns could reach most voters through a relatively short list of media outlets. TV commercials were tops. Fac…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
September 1, 2023 at 10:10 PM

Workers used to work 7 days a week

While many workers now enjoy weekends won by organized labor, the fight continues for those who don’t. Dear John, With Labor Day approaching, it’s important for us to recognize the vital role of unions in America. There’s no better example of their importance than the history beh…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
August 31, 2023 at 8:58 PM

Politico: Donald Trump donor now a No Labels adviser

No Labels just brought on a major Trump donor as an adviser in the pivotal battleground state of Florida. Dear John, The dark-money organization “No Labels” has pledged to spend $70 million to support a third-party candidate in 2024 who could easily draw enough votes from Preside…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
August 30, 2023 at 11:30 PM

Autoworkers have voted to authorize a strike

Find out what UAW workers are fighting for and how far they’re willing to go to get it. Dear John, When the auto industry nearly collapsed in 2008, the United Auto Workers union sacrificed benefits so that car companies could recover. It’s now 15 years later. Auto company profit…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
August 27, 2023 at 7:09 PM

Stop mega-mergers and monopolization

When giant corporations merge the loss of competition results in higher prices and fewer alternatives for consumers. Dear John, Ever-increasing corporate mergers put our economy in danger of monopolization by just a few mega-companies. New guidelines are needed to keep these da…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
August 25, 2023 at 9:02 PM

Justice Thomas must recuse himself from billionaire tax law cases

With Supreme Court reforms focused on Clarence Thomas’ illegal gifts from billionaires, the justice must recuse himself from ruling on the billionaire wealth tax in “Moore v. U.S.” Dear John, You have likely seen my messages calling for actions to restore integrity to the U.S. S…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
August 24, 2023 at 6:26 PM

Our plan to stop Trump is working!

Trump’s attempted coup against the United States continues. We have a plan to stop it. Dear John, Later today, Donald Trump will surrender to authorities in Fulton County, Georgia, following his indictment for crimes related to his attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential electi…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
August 21, 2023 at 10:35 PM

Why Starbucks workers are unionizing in droves.

Starbucks should be getting publicly roasted for union busting. Dear John, The Starbucks Workers United union has shown terrific early success, winning union elections at more than 300 stores covering over 8,000 workers. But while Starbucks claims to be a “progressive” corporati…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
August 20, 2023 at 8:53 PM

Call on the Senate and DOJ to Investigate Clarence Thomas!

The integrity of the U.S. Supreme Court has been shaken by recent revelations. The full accounting of a formal investigation by the U.S. Senate and Department of Justice is needed. Dear John, The corruption at the U.S. Supreme Court has grown and deepened over the last several de…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
August 19, 2023 at 4:16 PM

We all want another Trump update like we want a hole in the head... but this is important

Our democracy simply will not survive another Donald Trump term. John, I wanted to make sure you saw this email I sent earlier this week. — Robert Reich Dear John, On Monday, a Georgia grand jury indicted Donald Trump and 18 others in connection with their fraudulent attempt t…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
August 18, 2023 at 2:48 AM

We all want another Trump update like we want a hole in the head. But this is important.

Our democracy simply will not survive another Donald Trump term. Dear John, On Monday, a Georgia grand jury indicted Donald Trump and 18 others in connection with their fraudulent attempt to steal the 2020 presidential election — Trump's fourth indictment since the start of the …
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
August 16, 2023 at 9:19 PM

Let’s see more of Trump on TV (I can't believe I'm saying this.)

Now that Trump is facing trial for attempting to overturn the results of a free and fair election, attempting to discount the votes of millions of Americans, it is crucial that we see the defense and prosecution with our own eyes. Dear John, When Donald Trump’s trial in Georgia f…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
August 15, 2023 at 6:39 PM

Georgia, Georgia, Georgia

Donald Trump has been indicted for a fourth time. Here are the facts to counter Trump’s five most vocal grievances. Dear John, Last night, Donald Trump was indicted for a fourth time. This time in Georgia on 41 counts ranging from forgery of false documents, perjury, and computer…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
August 14, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Republicans’ secret weapon to help Trump win in 2024

A Republican-backed third-party effort could hand Donald Trump the White House. Again. Dear John, In 2016, Donald Trump won the presidency despite getting just 45.9% of the vote — because third-party candidates Gary Johnson and Jill Stein siphoned off enough votes to let him win …
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