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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
February 13, 2024 at 7:07 PM

Mars & Hershey: The candy conglomerate

We all love to get some sweets to give to our sweeties. But how come it’s gotten so expensive lately? Dear John, We all love giving our sweeties special sweets on Valentine’s Day. But lately, candy companies have abused their market power to jack up prices on your favorite trea…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
February 11, 2024 at 6:59 PM

Candidates who lose the popular vote should not win the presidency

Five of our 46 Presidents have come into office without winning the most votes nationwide. Dear John, Throughout our country’s history, the President of the United States has been chosen not by popular vote, but by the undemocratic Electoral College, and this has created a signif…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
February 11, 2024 at 6:53 PM

Candidates who lose the popular vote should not win the presidency

Five of our 46 Presidents have come into office without winning the most votes nationwide. Dear John, Throughout our country’s history, the President of the United States has been chosen not by popular vote, but by the undemocratic Electoral College, and this has created a signif…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
February 10, 2024 at 7:31 PM

The one simple way we can end the Electoral College this year

The Electoral College system is irrational and undemocratic. But there’s a way to get rid of it right now. Dear John, When George W. Bush won the White House in 2000 despite losing the nationwide popular vote, we were told it was a once-in-a-lifetime fluke. Then, just 16 years …
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
February 9, 2024 at 7:37 PM

Trump’s business with foreign governments violated the Constitution

House Democrats have released a report detailing more than $7.8 million paid by foreign governments to four of Trump’s private businesses during his presidency. The Senate needs to expand the investigation to include Trump’s hundreds of other businesses. Dear John, One thing we h…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
February 9, 2024 at 3:05 AM

Will you make a donation to help defeat right-wing lies on social media?

Conservatives have dominated social media over the last two presidential elections. That can’t happen again. Dear John, The right wing has dominated social media over the last two presidential elections, spreading lies like wildfire and significantly outpacing progressives on Fac…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
February 6, 2024 at 11:24 PM

The real problem with tipping

Millions of American workers make only $2.13 an hour, plus tips. This archaic practice harms workers, employers, and local economies. Dear John, $2.13. Two dollars and 13 cents. Millions of American workers earn just this much an hour, plus tips. While many may think tipping for…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
February 4, 2024 at 6:47 PM

Even one innocent person dying of the death penalty is too many

The death penalty is biased against people of color, people with low incomes, and against defendants where the victim is white. Worse yet, if the defendant ultimately turns out to be innocent, it cannot later be reversed. Yet Trump wants to expand its use Dear John, There are man…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
February 2, 2024 at 11:59 PM

We need more George Baileys and fewer Mr. Potters. Here’s how we get them.

The Big Banks prioritize serving wealthy corporations over neighborhoods and small businesses. The Public Banking Act of 2023 will lay the groundwork for local banks that are responsive to people in underserved communities. Dear John, People of color and people in rural areas don…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
January 31, 2024 at 11:28 PM

Candidates and officials who breached the capitol illegally must not hold office

Donald Trump is one of over 1,200 people facing charges for the January 6 insurrection. The 14th Amendment prohibition against insurrectionists holding public office should apply to all of them. Dear John, Colorado’s seven-person Supreme Court found Trump ineligible for the stat…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
January 30, 2024 at 10:37 PM

The Republican plan to win the election? Sow chaos

There are forces working to get you to completely tune out in 2024. Don’t let them win Dear John, DONALD TRUMP DOES NOT WANT YOU TO WATCH THIS VIDEO. Why? Because he wants us to be cynical, disgusted, and disillusioned! He wants us to see our nation as ungovernable, except by h…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
January 28, 2024 at 4:28 PM

Tell the DOJ: Gov. Abbott’s human rights abuses must not continue

Multiple times, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has sent hundreds of migrants by bus or plane to “blue” cities or states without adequate provisions or coordination. The DOJ must investigate these dangerous practices before anyone experiences irreparable harm. Dear John, It’s a matter…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
January 27, 2024 at 3:20 PM

The one neat trick that could finally end the Electoral College

The Electoral College is an existential threat to American democracy. Dear John, In 2016, Hillary Clinton defeated Donald Trump by nearly 2.9 million votes in the national popular vote. Yet because of the undemocratic and frankly irrational institution of the Electoral College, …
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
January 26, 2024 at 11:49 PM

Protect and Expand Social Security

Republicans are again trying to cut Social Security by creating a “debt commission” to make the cuts secretly, behind closed doors. Tell Congress and President Biden to reject this cynical ploy. Dear John, Once again, Republicans are trying to cut Social Security. As they have …
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
January 24, 2024 at 10:56 PM

Fully fund the IRS

As congressional Republicans try to claw back IRS funding to protect their rich friends, we must keep the IRS fully funded, including to catch wealthy tax cheats. Dear John, Money invested in the IRS yields much in return. Every $1 spent auditing wealthy taxpayers owing hundreds…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
January 23, 2024 at 3:51 PM

RE: The one neat trick that could finally end the Electoral College.

The Electoral College is an existential threat to American democracy. John — I'm re-sending this urgent email from last Saturday to make sure you didn't miss it. Please donate whatever you can! — Robert Reich Dear John, In the 2000 election, George W. Bush won the White House d…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
January 22, 2024 at 11:11 PM

The Joe Biden story that’s not being told

Joe Biden is doing things no American president has done in the last fifty years to create a more worker-friendly economy. Dear John, I don't think you're expecting what I'm about to say, because in fifty years in politics, I have never seen anything like this. It’s a complete se…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
January 22, 2024 at 11:10 PM

The Joe Biden story that’s not being told

Joe Biden is doing things no American president has done in the last fifty years to create a more worker-friendly economy. Dear John, I don't think you're expecting what I'm about to say, because in fifty years in politics, I have never seen anything like this. It’s a complete se…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
January 21, 2024 at 10:44 PM

Tell TV News Networks: Stop Inviting Election Deniers on Air

As the 2024 election starts into full swing, over 170 members of Congress continue to deny the results of the previous election. TV news networks must stop allowing them to use these lies to undermine the public’s confidence in democracy. Dear John, In this election year, the na…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
January 20, 2024 at 6:38 PM

The one neat trick that could finally end the Electoral College

The Electoral College is an existential threat to American democracy. Dear John, In the 2000 election, George W. Bush won the White House despite losing the popular vote by 543,000 votes. It happened again in 2016, when Donald Trump won despite getting nearly 2.9 million fewer v…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
January 18, 2024 at 10:01 PM

What if we could reach people inside the Fox News bubble? (We’re doing it)

We just had a major breakthrough with a series of videos focused on kitchen table economic issues. John -- I wanted to make sure you didn't miss this email about our latest exciting breakthrough at Inequality Media. -- Robert Reich Dear John, Do you ever talk to someone who wat…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
January 17, 2024 at 9:16 PM

Five biggest border lies debunked

Republicans keep lying about immigrants and the border. Here are the facts. Dear John, Republicans keep lying about immigrants and the border. They claim that President Biden doesn’t want to fund border security. Not true. They claim that migrants are bringing drugs and crime i…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
January 16, 2024 at 10:55 PM

These Supreme Court cases could ruin your life

Big Banks, Big Oil, and Big Pharma are all watching a pair of Supreme Court cases that could strip federal agencies of their ability to protect the public. Dear John, What’s up for grabs in a pair of cases before the Supreme Court this week? Would you believe, the Biden administr…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
January 14, 2024 at 8:52 PM

Does Trader Joe’s have something to hide? Tell them to open their books!

Trader Joe’s United is facing a decertification effort at its first unionized store. Has the corporation itself illegally instigated this union-busting move? Dear John, Trader Joe’s needs to stop beating up on the new union, formed by workers from the bottom up. They need to sta…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
January 12, 2024 at 10:16 PM

An important memo to World Economic Forum attendees!

Some of the world’s richest 1% will meet at Davos, Switzerland again this month. They need to change the extreme trajectories of wealth and poverty by taxing the wealthiest. Dear John, Next week, some of the richest people in the world will come together at the World Economic For…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
January 11, 2024 at 11:59 PM

Imagine if we could reach people inside the Fox News bubble (We’re doing it)

We just had a major breakthrough with a series of videos focused on kitchen table economic issues. Dear John, Do you ever talk to someone who watches Fox News on a regular basis and feel like they're living on a completely different planet? Imagine if we could find a way to actua…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
January 11, 2024 at 12:45 AM

Tell Congress: Keep the IRS fully funded!

As congressional Republicans try to claw back funding for the IRS to protect their rich friends, we must keep the IRS fully funded, including to catch wealthy tax cheats. Dear John, For decades, Republicans in Congress have protected their billionaire donors by demonizing and def…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
January 9, 2024 at 10:30 PM

Debunked: Are Republicans really better for the economy?

You’re going to hear a lot of economic claims from both parties this election season. But which party is actually better for the economy? Watch and see. Dear John, Why is there this persistent myth that Republicans are better at handling the economy? I hear it all the time, but …
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
January 7, 2024 at 9:04 PM

Clarence Thomas, MAGA’s Supreme Court ace in the hole?

The Supreme Court is going to rule on all things Trump, and Justice Clarence Thomas shouldn’t be ruling on any of it. Dear John, Congress returns from its holiday recess tomorrow and, as I’ve been saying for months, the Supreme Court still needs reform -- badly! Congress must p…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
January 5, 2024 at 11:56 PM

Tell Congress: Pass the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act

The code of conduct the Supreme Court has proposed for itself is unenforceable. Congress must pass legislation to address ethics and a transparent enforcement process. Dear John, The Supreme Court answers to no one. That's not how the Constitution intends it. Congress has a cle…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
January 4, 2024 at 12:39 AM

Support impartiality! Demand Clarence Thomas recuse from Colorado case.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is set to hear Colorado’s case for why Trump should be disqualified from holding public office under the 14th Amendment. Yet his wife participated in the very same insurrection for which Trump is being held responsibl Dear John, Impartiality …
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
January 1, 2024 at 7:42 PM

My New Year’s message to you

The 2024 election will be unlike any we have ever seen, and we need effective strategies to get involved! Dear John, Fasten your seatbelts for a terrifyingly high-stakes ride in 2024.   The coming election will be unlike any we’ve seen in our history, and none of us can afford t…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 9:05 PM

My final personal request for 2023

Don’t let us fall short. Dear John, This is the final email I will send to you in 2023 — and it’s among the most important. Our latest videos are some of the most effective we’ve ever tested, increasing support for a progressive economic agenda by 10 to 15 points, even among str…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 1:22 PM

The most effective year-end donation you can make (in my humble opinion)

With just hours left before our midnight deadline, we’re still only halfway to our goal. Dear John, Earlier this week, we launched our year-end fundraising drive with an ambitious goal of raising $100,000. Now, with just one day left in our campaign, we've nearly reached our goal…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
December 30, 2023 at 3:29 PM

Check out the results of our latest video tests

These results are stunning. People who saw our videos increased their support for our policy agenda by 10 to 15 points! Dear John, Earlier this month I was handed a memo summarizing the test results from our latest videos making the case for progressive policies to tackle the eco…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
December 29, 2023 at 9:34 PM

The media’s “balance” is killing democracy

It’s a New Year, and in this election year, we need some powerful resolutions for the news media! Dear John, It’s almost the New Year, and that calls for some resolutions. I’ve got three resolutions in mind for the news media in 2024 that, if taken on, would vastly improve the c…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
December 28, 2023 at 7:39 PM

Every state should be a Vote-At-Home state

In an era where every vote counts more than ever, it's crucial to ensure that the voices of our youth are not just heard, but amplified. Dear John, The participation of young voters is essential for a vibrant democracy, but there is a stark reality we must confront: Republicans …
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
December 27, 2023 at 4:28 PM

I nearly spit out my eggnog when I saw these numbers

I just read a report-back on our latest videos, and the results are incredible. Dear John, If there’s one thing I’ve learned after 50 years in politics, it’s that we cannot make lasting change unless we’re able to persuade people who don’t already agree with us to change their mi…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
December 24, 2023 at 5:28 PM

Tell Congress: Investigate a postal worker’s heat illness-related death under DeJoy

Under Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, USPS workers did not receive required heat illness prevention training, and records were falsified. Then a worker died of the heat. Dear John, Did your gifts arrive on time, or is your granddaughter still waiting for her present to arrive? We…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
December 22, 2023 at 9:57 PM

Support President Biden using “march-in rights” to enforce drug price limits

President Biden’s Commerce Department has issued pricing guidelines for medications researched and developed with taxpayer dollars, to be enforced using “march-in rights.” Dear John, President Biden’s Commerce Department is introducing a new plan to take on Big Pharma, and they n…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
December 21, 2023 at 4:54 PM

If the corporate media won’t sound the alarm, we must

This isn’t just bad journalism. It’s actively paving the way for an authoritarian assault on our democracy. Dear John, I’ve seen a lot of really bad news coverage over the last 50 years of American politics. But after the news coverage of the last few months, this conclusion has…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
December 19, 2023 at 9:28 PM

There’s more that unites us than divides us. Let me explain.

Some would define us by our differences. But what truly defines us is the ideals we share, the good we hold in common. Dear John, Many Americans today worry that our nation is losing its national identity. Some would define us by our differences: race, religion, gender, ethnicit…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
December 17, 2023 at 8:15 PM

Tell the DOJ: Stop voter purges based on faulty premises

Conservatives in multiple states are purging likely Democratic voters from the rolls. The DOJ must intervene to protect the right to vote. Dear John, Democracy is under siege as voter suppression efforts from the right wing take many forms. One of the most pernicious is the indis…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
December 16, 2023 at 9:51 PM

Dictator on “Day One”

Trump says he will be a dictator on “Day One.” We should believe him, and act accordingly. Dear John, Donald Trump has told us as clearly as possible what he will do if he regains the White House. He’s said he’ll be a “dictator” on Day One. He has suggested the “termination” of …
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
December 16, 2023 at 12:35 AM

Don’t let Exxon & Chevron jack up gas prices

Exxon and Chevron want to start another round of Big Oil mega-mergers, the biggest in the last 20 years. The FTC has the power to stop it. Dear John, The top two Big Oil corporations, ExxonMobil and Chevron, want to get even bigger -- bad news for the economy, your wallet, and t…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
December 13, 2023 at 9:22 PM

Tell Congress: A vote for a “fiscal commission” is a vote to cut Social Security and Medicare!

House Speaker Mike Johnson wants to fast-track his “fiscal commission” to cut Social Security and Medicare behind closed doors. Democrats must refuse to be co-opted! Dear John, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is picking up right where Kevin McCarthy left off in his drive to fas…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
December 12, 2023 at 11:36 PM

Amazon Has Been Accused of Ripping You Off. Here’s How:

Just in time for your holiday shopping, the FTC’s anti-monopoly lawsuit against Amazon showcases how the retail behemoth keeps prices high throughout the marketplace. Dear John, Just in time for the holiday shopping season! Amazon brings you… Project Nessie! A secretive pricing …
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
December 10, 2023 at 8:47 PM

Tax The Rich... Billionaires

Billionaires’ wealth has shot up due to the Trump-GOP tax scam, but they pay a lower tax rate than the rest of us. The Billionaires Income Tax will fix this. Dear John, Since the Trump-GOP tax scam was enacted in 2018, America’s 748 billionaires have seen an increase in their wea…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
December 8, 2023 at 11:32 PM

Tell Congress to hold private equity and hedge fund managers accountable!

Currently, private equity and hedge fund managers avoid paying their fair share of taxes by classifying their compensation as “investment income.” The Ending the Carried Interest Loophole Act will fix this inequity. Dear John, Why should those who make money managing other people…
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  Robert Reich · [email protected]
December 7, 2023 at 5:27 PM

I predicted Trumpism 30 years ago. Here’s our plan to stop it now.

We are on the way to becoming a two-tiered society due to income inequality, and it will destroy our democracy. John -- Please check out the email we sent earlier this week, pasted below. We've gotten an amazing response, and I wanted to make sure you didn't miss it. -- Robert Rei…
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