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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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August 13, 2023 at 5:34 PM

Tell Your Governor: Opt in so we can file taxes directly for free

Starting in 2024, the IRS will offer a free, online tax filing system. But only if your state opts in. Dear John, Did you know that 70% of taxpayers in 2023 have already qualified for the IRS’s current online Free File services? If not, you’re not alone. It’s been available for …

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August 11, 2023 at 11:23 PM

Fight Back! Don’t let Big Pharma block Medicare drug price negotiations!

Big Pharma is suing to try to prevent drug price negotiations with Medicare under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. Demand they stop the lawsuits and negotiate now! Dear John, You’ve gotta hand it to Big Pharma. Despite raking in $448 billion in profits over the last fi…

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August 9, 2023 at 10:59 PM

Will we get to watch Donald Trump on trial?! Let’s weigh in.

Now that Trump is facing trial for attempting to prevent the peaceful transition of power, it is crucial that the American people see the defense and prosecution with their own eyes. Dear John, If you only heard certain media reports, you’d think the January 6 insurrection was ju…

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August 8, 2023 at 7:03 PM

Authoritarianism or Fascism: What’s the difference?

The word “fascist” is used loosely, but should it apply to Donald Trump and his MAGA allies? Dear John, Donald Trump and his brand of MAGA Republican is unlike any other political force seeking power in American history.   But is Donald Trump really a “fascist,” as some would c…

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August 6, 2023 at 7:54 PM

Tax private jet travel and fund clean public transit

Private jet travelers produce two tons of CO2 every hour. The FATCAT Act will use jet fuel taxes to fund the development of clean public transit alternatives. Dear John, The ultra-wealthy flying in private jets are producing 14 times more CO2 emissions per passenger mile than …

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August 3, 2023 at 8:59 PM

Tell Officials to Keep Trump Off the Ballot!

Trump has officially been indicted for conspiracy to defraud the United States, including by inciting the January 6 Insurrection. The Constitution says he is disqualified from running for office. Dear John, By now, I’m sure you know a grand jury has officially indicted Donald Tr…

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August 2, 2023 at 5:37 PM

I fear for our democracy ... but there is a solution

We can’t just sit back and let him set our democracy on fire again. John — By now, you've undoubtedly heard the news about Donald Trump's latest indictment. Please take a moment to read the email I sent last night on how Inequality Media Civic Action is responding in this precario…

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August 1, 2023 at 11:30 PM

Breaking: Donald Trump indicted for attempt to overturn 2020 election

We can’t just sit back and let him set our democracy on fire again. Dear John, Minutes ago, a grand jury officially indicted Donald Trump on four felony counts related to his attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election. These are the most serious charges against Trump yet…

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August 1, 2023 at 7:29 PM

What Hot Labor Summer has to do with you

Thousands of workers are on strike this summer. See why we all benefit. Dear John, Thousands of workers across multiple industries are currently on strike. If you’ve been told that these strikes have nothing to do with you -- you’ve been lied to! These workers are battling one p…

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July 28, 2023 at 8:59 PM

We need a Wealth Tax! Tell your rep to co-sponsor and pass the OLIGARCH Act

As extreme concentrations of wealth continuously accumulate in the hands of the few, the OLIGARCH Act’s tax on wealth will provide a necessary corrective. Dear John, From the Latin, oligoi (meaning “few”) and arkhein (“to rule”), an oligarchy is “rule by a few.” Perilously clos…

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July 26, 2023 at 11:22 PM

Get out the Vote! Voting at Home by Mail is safe, easy, and secure!

Vote at Home by Mail safely and securely increases voter turnout, especially among disenfranchised communities Dear John, The data are clear: Voting at home by mail increases voter participation. In states that mailed ballots to every voter in 2020, voter turnout increased an av…

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July 25, 2023 at 10:07 PM

5 totally made-up Republican crises

The GOP Agenda: When you have nothing to offer, manufacture a crisis. Dear John, What do you do when your party has nothing positive to contribute? Well, you make up a crisis, of course! The GOP has five of them on hand, ready to deploy at a moment’s notice. They’re meant to de…

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July 23, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Tell Facebook: Don't give Moms for Liberty a platform for hate

Moms for Liberty uses violent rhetoric and threats to promote its anti-inclusion agenda. Tell Facebook to ban the group under its policy on dangerous organizations. Dear John, The Southern Poverty Law Center has placed Republican-funded Moms for Liberty on its list of extremist a…

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July 22, 2023 at 7:06 PM

Indictments won’t stop Trump -- but this can

Donald Trump is an insurrectionist, disqualified from public office by the 14th Amendment. Dear John — I’m resending this email to make sure you don’t miss this important update. — Robert Reich Dear John, Last week, news broke that the U.S. Justice Department has informed Donal…

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July 21, 2023 at 9:55 PM

Rainbow-colored T-shirts celebrating Pride face obscenity charges

Attorneys general from six states, along with the Proud Boys and Moms for Liberty, are trying to intimidate Target into closing down their clothing lines celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride. Don’t let them create a culture of fear and distrust. Dear John, Rainbows and Mickey Mouse. Target’…

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July 20, 2023 at 2:20 PM

I’m so fed up with the media's coverage of the economy

The corporate media’s coverage of the economy is awful. And a huge gift to Donald Trump. Dear John, Three weeks ago, we learned that the U.S. economy grew at an annualized two percent rate in the first quarter of this year, well above economists’ expectations. Then last week, we…

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July 20, 2023 at 12:21 AM

Three ways to fix a broken Supreme Court

Scandal after scandal has tarnished the legitimacy of the Supreme Court. Watch our video to see how we can bring accountability to the nation’s most powerful justices. Dear John, The Supreme Court is facing a crisis of legitimacy, yet its power to run roughshod, denying essential…

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July 20, 2023 at 12:17 AM

Three ways to fix a broken Supreme Court

Scandal after scandal has tarnished the legitimacy of the Supreme Court. Watch our video to see how we can bring accountability to the nation’s most powerful justices. Dear John, The Supreme Court is facing a crisis of legitimacy, yet its power to run roughshod, denying essential…

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July 18, 2023 at 8:10 PM

Breaking: Donald Trump to be indicted. Again.

Donald Trump is an insurrectionist, disqualified from public office by the 14th Amendment. Dear John, This morning, news broke that the U.S. Justice Department has informed Donald Trump that he is a target of the criminal investigation into the January 6 insurrection and that ano…

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July 17, 2023 at 5:56 PM

Trump Disqualified

Section 3 of the 14th Amendment couldn’t be more clear: No person shall hold public office who has engaged in insurrection against the United States. Urge your state election officials to disqualify Trump from the ballot! Dear John, Let me put it simply: If you’ve tried to overth…

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July 14, 2023 at 10:09 PM

A life of luxury, funded by billionaire friends, for Clarence Thomas

Clarence Thomas has lived a life of luxury for decades, funded by multibillionaires. We must act now to restore integrity to the Supreme Court. Dear John, Like all U.S. Supreme Court Justices, Clarence Thomas has a lifetime appointment to the bench. However, his presence on the …

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July 13, 2023 at 5:38 PM

The $70-million organization that could throw the election to Trump

A Republican-backed third-party effort could hand Donald Trump the White House. Again. Dear John, Like many of you, I've been thinking quite a bit about the 2024 presidential election — and there’s an increasingly likely nightmare scenario that’s keeping me up at night. Here’s t…

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July 12, 2023 at 10:45 PM

My final course is now online in full

I’ve just finished teaching my last class ever. I hope you’ll join us for the whole 14-week course online for free! Dear John, I would like to invite you to participate in an experience that is very dear to me: teaching. I have finished teaching my last class on Wealth and Pover…

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