Robert Reich · [email protected]

February 21, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Texas Freeze Shows A Chilling Truth – How The Rich Use Climate Change To Divide Us

The Lone Star State is aptly named. If you’re not part of the Republican oil elite with Cruz and Abbott, you’re on your own.   Dear John,   Texas has long represented a Wild West individualism that elevates personal freedom – this week, the freedom to fre…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

February 16, 2021 at 8:26 PM

No compromising with the GOP cult

There is no center between reality and today’s Republican Party.   Dear John, All but seven Senate Republicans voted to acquit Donald Trump on Saturday, despite the overwhelming evidence against him. It was a cowardly betrayal of their oaths to the Constitu…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

February 14, 2021 at 4:33 PM

Convicted Or Not, Trump Is History – It's Biden Who's Changing America

Republican infighting has created a political void into which Democrats are stepping with far-reaching reforms.   Dear John, While most of official Washington has been focused on the Senate impeachment trial, another part of Washington is preparing the …

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

February 12, 2021 at 8:48 PM

Terrifying never-before-seen video from January 6

House impeachment managers concluded their prosecution yesterday with a chilling warning: If the Senate fails to convict, they will be inviting more political violence by future presidents clinging to power.   John--Did you have a chance to read the email …

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

February 11, 2021 at 5:29 PM

How can you watch these videos and not convict?!

The case being presented by House impeachment managers is devastating.   Dear John, The first day of Trump’s second impeachment trial was such a train wreck that even Senate Republicans were forced to admit that Trump’s defense has been “terrible.” Day two…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

February 8, 2021 at 8:49 PM

What Trump really deserves

Trump deserves conviction and criminal prosecution, not a $200,000-per-year taxpayer-funded pension.   Dear John, Tomorrow, the Senate will begin the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump for his incitement of the deadly January 6th insurrection. With …

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

February 7, 2021 at 4:29 PM

Trump Left Behind A Monstrous Predicament. Here's How To Tackle It

One of the nation’s two major political parties has abandoned democracy and reality. We must now move a vast swath of America back into a fact-based pro-democracy society.   Dear John,   Next week’s Senate trial is unlikely to convict Donald Trump of inci…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

February 6, 2021 at 2:52 PM

Marjorie Taylor Greene (UPDATE)

Marjorie Taylor Greene says 9/11 was an inside job and the Sandy Hook and Parkland shootings were faked.   Nearly every Republican in the House of Representatives voted to keep Marjorie Taylor Greene on the powerful Budget and Education Committees, despit…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

February 4, 2021 at 12:31 AM

Marjorie Taylor Greene

Marjorie Taylor Greene says 9/11 was an inside job and the Sandy Hook and Parkland shootings were faked.   Dear John, Marjorie Taylor Greene has expressed support for executing Democratic lawmakers. She suggested that the September 11 attack on the Pent…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

January 31, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Why Republicans Won’t Agree To Biden’s Big Plans And Why He Should Ignore Them

The new president can achieve huge and vital reform and relief without the party of Trump – and they know it.   Dear John, If there were ever a time for bold government, it is now. Covid, joblessness, poverty, raging inequality, and our last chance to pres…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

January 24, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Don't Believe The Anti-Trump Hype – Corporate Sedition Still Endangers America

CEOs only acted after the Capitol attack because Democrats took power. Their political dominance must be reduced.   Dear John, The sudden lurch from Trump to Biden is generating vertigo all over Washington, including the so-called fourth branch of governmen…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

January 22, 2021 at 12:06 AM

No unity without accountability for Trump, Cruz, and Hawley

Unity cannot mean letting the instigators of an attempted coup off the hook.   Dear John, On President Biden's first day, he called on every American to come together to solve the enormous challenges we face -- and I agree with him. But, John, unity cannot…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

January 19, 2021 at 11:44 PM

[CORRECTED] Joe Biden's secret weapon

Democrats’ slim Senate majority means that Republicans can still obstruct a progressive policy agenda. But Joe Biden can and must deliver for the people.   Dear John, Tomorrow, Joe Biden will officially take office as President of the United States. While h…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

January 19, 2021 at 10:24 PM

Joe Biden's secret weapon

Democrats’ slim Senate majority means that Republicans can still obstruct a progressive policy agenda. But Joe Biden can and must deliver for the people.   Dear John, Tomorrow, Joe Biden will officially take office as President of the United States. While h…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

January 17, 2021 at 8:02 PM

Biden Cannot Govern From The Center – Ending Trumpism Means Radical Action

This Republican Party traffics in conspiracy and thuggery – the new president must be bold on healthcare, equality and more.   Dear John, I keep hearing that Joe Biden will govern from the “center”. He has no choice, they say, because he will have razor-thi…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

January 16, 2021 at 7:57 PM

The insurrection was an inside job

We just learned that three House Republicans helped organize the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.   Dear John, The organizer of the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol just admitted that three House Republicans helped organize the attack. C…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

January 12, 2021 at 10:33 PM

Trump expresses "no regret" for the Capitol mob. He must go.

Donald Trump just doubled down on the incitement of violence, expressing "no regret" for the brutal insurrection.   Dear John, Donald Trump just gave his first public statement since inciting a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol that left five peop…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

January 10, 2021 at 3:51 PM

Trump Attempted A Coup: He Must Be Removed While Those Who Aided Him Pay

A swift impeachment is imperative but from Rudy Giuliani and Don Jr to Fox News and Twitter, the president did not act alone   Dear John, Call me old-fashioned, but when the President of the United States encourages armed insurgents to breach the Capitol an…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

January 8, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Trump must be removed from office immediately

The nation is at grave risk as long as he remains in power.   John--Please read the email we sent yesterday, if you haven't already. Every minute Trump remains in office further emboldens the insurrectionists and weakens our democracy. We need to escalat…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

January 7, 2021 at 7:06 PM

Impeachment or the 25th Amendment. Now.

Donald Trump must be removed from office immediately. It's simply too dangerous to leave him in office for another 13 days.   Dear John, What we saw yesterday was an armed insurrection on the U.S. Capitol led by a sitting president of the United States. I…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

January 3, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Seven Ways 2020 Left America Exposed

The coronavirus and a near-catastrophic election showed Donald Trump is a symptom, not a cause, of what ails American society.   Dear John, If America learns nothing else from these dark times, here are seven lessons it should take from 2020: 1) Workers kee…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

January 1, 2021 at 1:03 AM

FINAL NOTICE: We need your help

2020 was a brutally difficult year. Let’s finish on a high note.   Dear John,   We’re just a few hours from the end of 2020, and I for one am glad to see this year come to an end. But before we can close the books on the year, we have one more critical c…

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  Heather Lofthouse, Inequality Media · [email protected]

December 31, 2020 at 5:01 PM

I’m getting really, really worried

We are falling short of our year-end fundraising goal, and that’s a problem.   Dear John,   My name is Heather Lofthouse, and I’m the executive director at Inequality Media, the digital media nonprofit co-founded by Robert Reich. You don’t usually hear f…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 31, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Exciting news!

Two months after Joe Biden won decisively, one-quarter of Republicans STILL don’t accept the outcome.   Dear John,   I know you’re getting a lot of email asking you for money, but we just heard from some supporters, who are really excited about our plans…

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  Professor Reich · [email protected]

December 30, 2020 at 11:00 PM

Mitch McConnell’s massive COVID fail

Mitch McConnell has no shame. His hypocrisy is jaw-dropping.   Dear John,   Did you see my email earlier this week? We’re running out of time before the end of the year. Please, if you can, donate today to help support our work. --Robert Reich Dear John,…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 30, 2020 at 2:00 PM

A personal request

I want to be honest with you.   Dear John,   I want to be honest with you. More than two months after an election that Joe Biden won decisively, right-wing disinformation is so widespread that an outrageous 28% of Republicans think the election was stole…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 29, 2020 at 3:00 PM

I’m truly appalled

Two months after Joe Biden won decisively, one-quarter of Republicans STILL don’t accept the outcome.   Dear John,   One-quarter of Republicans STILL don’t believe that Joe Biden legitimately won the election. More than half of them think that masks don'…

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  Stop Fox News Lies · [email protected]

December 28, 2020 at 6:22 PM

Sean Hannity: “There's no doubt this was stolen”

Even now, just 17% of Republicans say that Trump should concede.   Dear John,   Sean Hannity said, “There's no doubt this was stolen.” Worse-than-Fox OANN refuses to call Joe Biden the “president-elect.” Rush Limbaugh suggested that red states should sec…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 27, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Americans’ Acceptance Of Trump’s Behavior Will Be His Vilest Legacy

Trump has brought impunity to the highest office in the land, wielding a wrecking ball to American democracy.   Dear John, Most of the 74,222,957 Americans who voted to reelect Donald Trump – 46.8 percent of the votes cast in the 2020 presidential election …

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 26, 2020 at 9:32 PM

Mitch McConnell’s massive COVID fail

Mitch McConnell has no shame. His hypocrisy is jaw-dropping.   Dear John,   For months, Mitch McConnell blocked COVID-19 relief legislation. Then, when he finally decided to do something, he passed a bill with: a $6.3 billion tax deduction for "three-ma…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 22, 2020 at 7:27 PM

Progressive policies win elections

Election Day victories are proof that embracing humanity and dignity is both a sound moral choice and a winning electoral strategy.   Dear John, It didn’t get as much media coverage as Joe Biden’s victory over Donald Trump, but the 2020 elections proved tha…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 20, 2020 at 4:30 PM

Trickle-Down Economics Doesn't Work But Build-Up Does – Is Biden Listening?

A new study confirms tax cuts for the rich do not benefit the rest. Recovery from the pandemic is a chance to change course.   Dear John, How should the huge financial costs of the pandemic be paid for, as well as the other deferred needs of society, after …

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 19, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Here's how we're taking on Donald Trump, Ben Shapiro, and Franklin Graham

Inequality Media is one of the only progressive groups with a large enough following to match the biggest right-wing propagandists.   Dear John,   Last week, some of the most popular posts on Facebook were created by far-right extremists—including Donald …

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 15, 2020 at 6:14 PM

“Back to normal” would be deadly

Normal gave us Trump. Biden needs to change course.   Dear John, In a recent speech, Joe Biden promised that “life is going to return to normal.” He was talking about life after Covid, but he might as well have been making a promise about life after Trump. …

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 13, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Jeff Bezos Became Even Richer Thanks To Covid-19, But He Still Won't Protect Amazon Workers

The pandemic has made clear that corporations need more – not fewer – incentives to protect workers.   Dear John, As a former Secretary of Labor, I often receive mail from workers with job complaints, who apparently believe I still have some authority. But …

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 8, 2020 at 9:16 PM

What I discovered as Labor Secretary

The true decision makers in a Biden administration may not be who you think.   Dear John, Over the past few weeks, Joe Biden has announced who he’s selecting for top positions in his administration, including Secretaries of Treasury and Defense, health offi…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 6, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Joe Biden's Economic Team Beats Trump's Goon Squad – But It Faces A Steep Challenge

The president-elect says he will address structural inequalities, but against entrenched interests, such work takes time.   Dear John, “It’s time we address the structural inequalities in our economy that the pandemic has laid bare,” President-elect Joe Bid…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 9:57 PM

Sean Hannity would HATE this

Our videos and posts are shared seven times more than Sean Hannity's, and we need your help to broaden our reach.   John –   I wanted to make sure you saw our earlier email about Giving Tuesday. If you’re able, please donate to power our work in the year…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Sean Hannity would HATE this

Our videos and posts are shared seven times more than Sean Hannity's, and we need your help to ensure our high impact videos reach an even wider audience.   Dear John,   Five years ago, when we founded Inequality Media, we didn’t know right-wing lies woul…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

November 29, 2020 at 10:19 PM

Beware Going 'Back to Normal' – Normal Gave Us Trump

Fatigued by the coronavirus and Trump, the idea of going back to normal is seductive – we must guard against it.   Dear John, "Life is going to return to normal,” Joe Biden promised on Thursday in a Thanksgiving address to the nation. He was talking about l…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

November 25, 2020 at 7:33 PM

Mitch McConnell’s crime against humanity

The Senate is on vacation as food lines stretch for miles, 40 million people face eviction, and people are dying in droves.   Dear John, Food lines stretch for miles, 40 million people face eviction, and our Covid death toll is about equal to 9/11 every thr…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

November 22, 2020 at 5:30 PM

America Is Being Subjected To A Stress Test – And Republicans Are Failing

Most elected Republicans are refusing to stand up to Trump. Their cowardice is one of the worst betrayals of public trust in the history of our republic.   Dear John, Financial regulators subject banks to stress tests to see if they have enough capital to w…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

November 18, 2020 at 7:17 PM

Trump stonewalling the transition

Donald Trump‘s refusal to concede the election is sabotaging the transition.   Dear John, Donald Trump's refusal to concede the election is no longer just undermining our democracy.  Now he's putting the lives of Americans at risk by obstructing the Biden …

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

November 17, 2020 at 9:02 PM

The battle for the Senate is far from over

It all comes down to Georgia. Here's how you can help take control of the Senate from Mitch McConnell.   Dear John, The battle for the Senate is far from over. Both of Georgia’s Senate races are going into runoffs, as no candidate in either race received mo…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

November 15, 2020 at 6:44 PM

Trump's Refusal To Concede Is Just The Latest Gambit To Please Republican Donors

Millions who should be ranged against the American oligarchy are distracted and divided – just as their leaders want.   Dear John, Leave it to Trump and his Republican allies to spend more energy fighting non-existent voter fraud than containing a virus tha…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

November 13, 2020 at 9:12 PM

This isn't funny. It’s an attempted coup.

What we’re seeing from Trump and his fellow Republicans is the closest thing to treason that we’ve seen in our lifetimes.   Dear John, We are now ten days past the election. The results are clear. Joe Biden won—by the highest percentage of the popular vote …

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

November 13, 2020 at 12:13 AM

This is no joke. It’s an attempted coup.

What we’re seeing from Trump and his fellow Republicans is the closest thing to treason that we’ve seen in our lifetimes.   Dear John, We are now 9 days past the election. The results are clear. Joe Biden won—by the highest percentage of the popular vote fo…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

November 9, 2020 at 10:31 PM

Trump’s attempt to steal the election won’t work

Be patient, keep the faith, and don’t fall into Trump’s cry for attention. Joe Biden will be our next president.   Dear John, Joe Biden has won. He will be our next president. Normally, the loser of the race would give a gracious concession speech, and acce…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

November 8, 2020 at 4:30 PM

How Can Biden Heal America When Trump Doesn’t Want It Healed?

The nearest thing America has had to a dictator is beaten but unbowed. He will disgrace the national scene for some time yet.   Dear John, It’s over. Donald Trump is history. For millions of Americans – a majority, by almost 5 million popular votes – it’s a…

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  Robert Reich · [email protected]

November 3, 2020 at 3:55 PM

Thank you

I’m proud and inspired by all you have done over the past four years.   Dear John, Well, this is it. The day we’ve all been waiting for — for four years. I’ve been in and out of American politics for 52 years. I thought I’d seen it all — the worst of Americ…

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