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April 3, 2024 at 11:13 PM

No intelligence briefings for Trump

Someone indicted for risking our national security must not access classified information. Dear John, Donald Trump has been indicted on 37 criminal charges related to retaining classified documents and then refusing to return them, despite months of requests and a subpoena from t…

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April 2, 2024 at 8:59 PM

Republicans want to gut the IRS to protect wealthy tax cheats

The IRS is finally making honest taxpayers out of the rich and powerful -- it’s about time. Dear John, We need a strong IRS to go after America’s real freeloaders: the super rich. America lost $688 billion in unpaid taxes in 2021 -- the lion’s share from the richest 1%. These lo…

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April 1, 2024 at 7:08 PM

Wall Street does NOT like Biden’s budget

President Biden has released his proposed budget for 2025, and it’s full of benefits for working people, with fairer taxes for the ultra-rich and corporations. Dear John, President Biden is proving to be the most progressive president we’ve had in many years. Now he has released …

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March 30, 2024 at 6:22 PM

Will you donate $5 to end the Electoral College system?

Two of the last four presidents have come into office while losing the popular vote because of the utterly irrational and undemocratic Electoral College system. Dear John, Five of our nation’s 46 presidents — and two of the last four — have come into office while losing the popul…

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March 29, 2024 at 9:48 PM

Pass Elizabeth Warren’s Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act

The top 0.1% of Americans owns 14% percent of the wealth -- the highest point on record, and it’s all untaxed. Elizabeth Warren’s Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act would fix this, with a wealth tax on just the top 0.05%. Dear John, The top 0.1% of Americans owns 14% of all the country’s …

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March 28, 2024 at 12:03 AM

Ronna McDaniel is out. Do NOT platform any more election deniers!

NBC’s whiplash-inducing decision to hire, then fire, election-denying Trump sycophant Ronna McDaniel highlights how important it is for us to hold news networks accountable to tell the truth. Dear John, Last Friday, NBC News announced their disastrous decision to hire disgraced …

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March 25, 2024 at 6:55 PM

When I proposed a workplace smoking ban in 1994

It used to be common to see smoking in restaurants, bars, offices, and even in hospitals. A ban on smoking in the workplace that seemed radical and impossible thirty years ago is now common today. Dear John, Back in the day, it was a common thing to see folks smoking a cigarette i…

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March 24, 2024 at 1:42 AM

We’re not just living (and posting) in a liberal bubble

Our most recent videos are testing off the charts. Will you help us spread the word? Dear John, One of the most common questions I get about our work at Inequality Media is this: “Aren’t you just preaching to the choir?” I love this question. Because the answer, which I’m immen…

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March 22, 2024 at 9:20 PM

Social Security, billionaires, and President Biden

The contrast between Donald Trump and President Biden on Social Security could not be more stark. Trump wants tax breaks for billionaires like himself and cuts to benefits, while Biden wants to protect Social Security for the rest of us. Dear John, Donald Trump and Joe Biden coul…

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March 21, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Insist that Treasury Secretary Yellen endorse a global billionaire tax at G20 summit

When U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen attends the next G20 summit, we need her support for a global minimum tax on billionaire wealth. Dear John, A global minimum tax on billionaires: It sounds like a fantasy, but in reality, finance ministers from France, Brazil, and other G…

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March 20, 2024 at 2:21 PM

Trump’s disgusting ridicule of stuttering

When Trump mocked Joe Biden’s stutter at a rally, his supporters laughed and cheered. Dear John, As I’ve shared before, I experienced a lot of bullying when I was a kid because of my height. Or, should I say, lack thereof. Because of a rare genetic disorder, I was always at least…

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March 19, 2024 at 8:24 PM

Why Trump’s “bloodbath” threat is so chilling

Trump says he’ll be a dictator on Day One. History shows there are no one-day dictatorships. Dear John, When someone tells you who they are, believe them. And when Trump tells you he’ll be a dictator on “Day One,” you’d better believe he’d be a dictator on Day Two as well, and e…

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March 17, 2024 at 4:16 PM

Eliminate the debt ceiling to eliminate government shutdowns

Chronic fiscal brinkmanship in Congress has brought us the first U.S. credit downgrade in history. Let’s eliminate the debt ceiling and take the threat of government shutdowns off the table for good. Dear John, Right-wing extremists in Congress have been using the threat of gover…

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March 15, 2024 at 8:24 PM

Tell Congress: Set term limits for the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is facing a crisis of legitimacy due to extreme partisanship that does not represent popular opinion. The TERM Act would create 18-year term limits, with 2 appointees per president, resulting in a more accountable Supreme Court. Dear John, In an era of billionai…

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March 14, 2024 at 9:25 PM

Huge news: Trump admits he’ll cut Social Security and Medicare

Donald Trump just admitted that he supports cuts to Social Security and Medicare, two of the most popular and successful social programs in U.S. history. Dear John, Donald Trump just said during a CNBC interview that he supports cuts to Social Security and Medicare, two of the m…

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March 13, 2024 at 8:29 PM

Disclose executive stock buyback manipulations

Companies are underpaying their workers and skimping on safety in order to buy back billions in stock, enriching shareholders while putting the public at risk. Dear John, Stock buybacks, where a company buys shares of its own stock back from investors at artificially boosted valu…

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March 12, 2024 at 10:54 PM

The five billionaires eating the world alive

If this doesn’t convince you that inequality is out of control, I’m not sure what will. Dear John, inequality is eating the world alive. Fortunately, we have the power to act right here in the United States. There are three concrete actions Congress and President Biden must take…

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March 10, 2024 at 6:41 PM

To strengthen the USPS and lower costs, remove DeJoy

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, Here we are at the start of a new election year, and Lou…

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March 9, 2024 at 10:08 PM

NY Times uncovers Trump allies’ voter purge scheme

The New York Times has uncovered a massive effort by Republican activists to challenge voter registrations and purge voters from the rolls. Dear John, A stunning New York Times exposé has revealed a major effort by Trump’s dark money allies to purge Democratic voters from the rol…

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March 8, 2024 at 10:09 PM

May I remind you: Tesla’s federal income tax rate is only 1.5%

Most Americans pay an income tax of around 13.6%, but the nation’s wealthiest corporations pay only a tiny fraction of this. We need to tell Congress to create a tax code that rewards work and requires greedy corporations to pay their fair share. John, President Biden is right. …

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March 8, 2024 at 4:49 AM

Joe Biden nailed that speech. Now we need to do our part.

He was fiery. He laid out a clear vision for a second term. Republicans heckled him, and he gave it right back. Even Fox News is admitting that he did well. Dear John, If you missed President Biden’s State of the Union Address just now, then I encourage you to find a replay. Bec…

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March 6, 2024 at 9:20 PM

Corporations are not going to like this

Some corporations use unfair pricing strategies to take advantage of short-term cost increases, making them permanent to boost already excessive profits. To prevent these practices, Senator Elizabeth Warren is seeking co-sponsors on her bill. Dear John, Price gouging. Of all the …

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March 5, 2024 at 10:17 PM

Voting 101

It just takes a moment to register to vote Dear John, Lots of things in life take a lot of time. Registering to vote isn’t one of them. Neither is watching this video! Watch and... Register Check out the video here, then -- if you haven’t already -- go to Vote.…

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March 3, 2024 at 7:06 PM

Tell the Senate: Investigate the Trump family

In his four years in the White House, Trump and his family added over a half billion dollars to their family fortunes. Congress must complete the investigation they started and have only partially reported on. Dear John, It may come as no surprise to you to hear that a new report…

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March 2, 2024 at 6:32 PM

The 2024 election meltdown no one is talking about

The Electoral College is an existential threat to American democracy. John — I'm re-sending this urgent email from Thursday to make sure you didn't miss it. — Robert Reich Dear John, In 2000, George W. Bush lost the popular vote to Al Gore by 543,000 votes but still won the Whi…

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March 1, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Ever-expanding corporate power -- and what we can do about it

One man is especially to blame for why corporate power is out of control. And I knew him! Let me tell you the story of Robert Bork. Dear John, How did the consolidation of corporate power get so out of control in this country? One man did more to dismantle antitrust enforcement …

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February 29, 2024 at 11:11 PM

The 2024 meltdown no one is talking about

The Electoral College is an existential threat to American democracy. Dear John, In 2000, George W. Bush lost the popular vote to Al Gore by 543,000 votes but still won the White House as a result of the irrational and undemocratic Electoral College system. Then it happened agai…

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February 28, 2024 at 10:32 PM

Here’s a novel idea: Two Supreme Court appointees per President

The Supreme Court is teetering out of balance due to polarization and extreme partisanship. 18-year term limits for justices, with 2 appointees per President, would create a Supreme Court that is more balanced and accountable to the American people. Dear John, Between ethics scan…

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February 28, 2024 at 12:26 AM

Prohibit age and residency restrictions that prevent young people from voting

Young people help propel progressive politics, but restrictive right-wing policies make it harder for young people to get involved. The Youth Voting Rights Act will secure the right to vote for 18- to 21-year-olds for future generations. Dear John, Many activists first got involv…

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February 25, 2024 at 7:20 PM

Stop this abuse by Big Banks

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is seeking public comment on their new proposal to limit overdraft fees by banks with assets over $10 billion. Dear John, The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is seeking official public comment on their proposed rule to cap expl…

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February 25, 2024 at 1:08 AM

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

We are becoming a two-tiered society due to income inequality, and it will destroy our democracy. Dear John, If you’re of a certain age and a close follower of the news, you might remember a little controversy I created back in 1994. Back then, I was serving as Bill Clinton’s …

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February 24, 2024 at 12:18 AM

Stop Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos’ insidious new plot to hurt workers

Elon Musk, Amazon, and Trader Joe’s are arguing the National Labor Relations Board is unconstitutional. The Supreme Court must uphold the constitutionality of the NLRB to protect workers’ rights to organize without fear of retaliation. Dear John, Amazon has now joined a disturbin…

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February 21, 2024 at 11:22 PM

150 Years of Inequality and Social Movements for Change

Check out our “master class” collection of videos taking us through the American economic and social history of the 19th century to today. Dear John, From the echoes of the Gilded Age to the rise of fascism to the corporate takeover of politics, there’s no way to understand our p…

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February 21, 2024 at 12:54 AM

Oppose Rep. Gaetz’s extreme and false Jan. 6 resolution

Facing renewed investigation of ethics charges against him in the House, Rep. Matt Gaetz brings a resolution declaring Trump did not engage in insurrection on January 6. Dear John, Last week, Representative Matt Gaetz began passing around a resolution to rewrite history and exone…

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February 18, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Have you heard about the “death panel for Medicare and Social Security”?

The House Budget Committee has passed its “fiscal commission” designed to cut Social Security and Medicare behind closed doors. Speaker Mike Johnson will add it to “must-pass” legislation, but Democrats must refuse to be co-opted! Dear John, President Biden called it a “death pan…

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February 17, 2024 at 11:56 PM

The big Trump lie that could tip the election

The economy is such an important issue that we cannot let Trump’s lies go unchallenged. Dear John, In 2021, President Biden inherited an economy in tatters from Donald Trump, but today unemployment is at 3.7%. The economy grew faster in 2023 than any year under Trump. Inflation …

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February 16, 2024 at 11:11 PM

We really can’t believe our eyes anymore: The danger of deepfakes

The first “deepfake” robocalls, using artificial intelligence to generate realistic voices and images of candidates doing and saying things they never did, have gone out in the New Hampshire primary. New legislation is needed to combat this alarming trend Dear John, We knew it wa…

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February 15, 2024 at 8:42 PM

The Electoral College must go

The Electoral College system is irrational and undemocratic. But there’s a way to get rid of it right now. John -- Time is of the essence, and we want to ensure you didn't miss this email. -- Robert Reich Dear John, When George W. Bush won the White House in 2000 despite losin…

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February 14, 2024 at 7:47 PM

Tell Hershey’s, Nestle, and Mars to stop using child labor

Two-thirds of the world’s cocoa is still produced using child labor. After two decades of inaction, the major U.S. chocolate companies must finally make good on their promise to stop using children for this dangerous work. Dear John, Today is Valentine’s Day. According to a stud…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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