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March 4, 2022 at 8:53 PM

The truth about inflation (hint: the corporate media is getting it wrong!)

Corporations aren’t raising prices because they have to. They’re raising prices because they can. John, The latest inflation report says that prices rose 7.5 percent over the past year, the highest inflation rate in 30 years. And according to the corporate media, it's all becaus…

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March 2, 2022 at 8:07 PM

Vote this week! Tell the Senate to pass the Postal Service Reform Act!

The Postal Service is a public good. We must not allow vulture capitalists to swoop in and pick it clean. The Postal Service Reform Act passed the U.S. House with a bipartisan 342 yes votes! Now, we have 14 Republican cosponsors in the Senate. We can win this, but only if…

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March 1, 2022 at 12:26 AM

How corporate greed drives inflation

Mega-corporations are raising prices even as they rake in record profits...so why isn't the media talking about this?Dear John,  Inflation! Inflation! Inflation! The media has been talking about it for months. “It’s tanking Biden’s polling numbers.” “It’s going to deliver Republicans a House majori…

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February 27, 2022 at 7:53 PM

Republicans are lying about inflation. We have a plan to expose the truth.

The real driver of inflation is corporate concentration, and the American people need to know the truth. Dear John, Inflation has hit the highest level since the early 1980s, and the American people, justifiably, want to know why.  Republicans blame it on Democrats and government spending. Corporat…

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February 22, 2022 at 9:24 PM

The looming gerrymandering catastrophe

The GOP is trying to gerrymander their way into power across the country. The window to stop them is closing fast. Dear John, Earlier this month, the Supreme Court overturned a lower court’s ruling and allowed Alabama’s egregious gerrymandered Congressional map to remain in place…

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February 20, 2022 at 7:30 PM

RE: Deplatform FOX News

It’s frightening that FOX News is allowed to spew disinformation directly into the homes of millions of Americans 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. John, The data is clear. If you watch FOX News, you are more likely to believe the 2020 election was stolen from Donald Trump, the Janu…

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February 15, 2022 at 7:12 PM

Are both sides actually getting more extreme?

In the last 50 years, I’ve moved further to the left of center without changing my political views at all.     Dear John,   I got my start in American politics 50 years ago. My political views then — to grossly simplify them — were that I was …

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February 14, 2022 at 11:05 PM

I’m excited to share my Wealth and Poverty class with you

I’m offering one of my favorite and most popular classes to you for free! Dear John, We’re doing something different and I want to give you the opportunity to take part in it. I’m pleased to be able to bring you the big undergraduate course I teach on Wealth and Poverty -- ea…

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February 11, 2022 at 9:47 PM

Meet the baristas taking on Starbucks from the inside

I had coffee with the baristas who kickstarted the massive unionization campaign happening at Starbucks.     Dear John,   Late last year, two Starbucks stores in Buffalo, New York made history by becoming the first Starbucks locations to union…

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February 10, 2022 at 7:20 PM

The truth about inflation (hint: the corporate media is getting it wrong)

Corporations aren’t raising prices because they have to. They’re raising prices because they can.     Dear John,   The latest inflation report says that prices rose 7.5 percent over the past year, the highest inflation rate in 30 years. And ac…

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February 9, 2022 at 6:27 PM

Deplatform FOX News

It’s frightening that FOX News is allowed to spew disinformation directly into the homes of millions of Americans 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. John, There’s no way around the facts. FOX News is risking people’s lives with Covid misinformation, vaccine skepticism and anti-vax l…

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February 6, 2022 at 3:50 PM

Something big is brewing with Starbucks baristas

Starbucks is waging a massive anti-union campaign against its baristas, sending out-of-town managers, and even corporate executives, into stores to spread lies about unions — but we have a plan to fight back.     Dear John,   Late last year, …

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February 1, 2022 at 9:17 PM

The Deficit Double Standard

Why does the deficit only matter when we try to pass legislation that would help working people?     Dear John,   The deficit. The deficit. The deficit. It’s all we hear about from Republicans and corporate media these days.   But have you eve…

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January 31, 2022 at 7:46 PM

This is so exciting, I had to share it

We’ve now reached over 6.5 million followers across social media–with more than 3.8 billion total engagements.     Dear John,   The team at Inequality Media just shared some incredible news: We’ve now reached over 6.5 million followers across …

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January 27, 2022 at 11:45 PM

Mitch McConnell will do anything to block this Supreme Court pick

Republicans will pull every trick in the book to block President Biden’s Supreme Court nominee. We must fight back.     Dear John,   Yesterday, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement, giving President Biden the opportuni…

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January 24, 2022 at 7:50 PM

Is your employer exploiting you?

You’re not alone.     Dear John,   Your employer could be screwing you over — and you might not even know it.   Even worse, they might be doing so legally!   Our latest video breaks down five secret ways corporations are exploiting workers. …

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January 22, 2022 at 5:53 PM

Trump unveils his latest racist COVID conspiracy theory

The midterm election will once again be flooded with Trump’s racist lies and disinformation, and we must be better prepared this time around.     Dear John,   Last weekend, Donald Trump held his first rally of the midterm election year, and h…

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January 21, 2022 at 8:12 PM

Our plan to regain the initiative and win

We may be angry. We may be disappointed. But we cannot give up. And we have a plan.     Dear John,   I know how confusing and disappointing this moment is.   Republicans are pushing the most sweeping wave of attacks on democracy since Jim Cro…

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January 18, 2022 at 5:20 PM

Kyrsten Sinema chooses the filibuster over democracy

I’ve had it up to here with Kyrsten Sinema prioritizing the filibuster over everything else. We need to hold her accountable.     John -- I wanted to make sure you saw this email we sent the other day about Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's continued obst…

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January 15, 2022 at 9:11 PM

Kyrsten Sinema chooses the filibuster over our democracy

I’ve had it up to here with Kyrsten Sinema prioritizing the filibuster over everything else. We need to hold her accountable.     Dear John,   Senator Kyrsten Sinema, who has been standing in the way of President Biden’s agenda since the day h…

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January 12, 2022 at 7:54 PM

Taking on your tweets

A lot of people like to argue with me on Twitter. I took the time to respond to a few.     Dear John,   Billionaire defenders. Austerity enthusiasts. Good old fashioned trolls.   Many people like to argue with me on Twitter, but a lot of what…

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January 12, 2022 at 1:34 AM

It's the filibuster or democracy. We can't have both.

There is no more left vs. right. It's now democracy vs authoritarianism, voting rights vs. white supremacy.     Dear John,   I’m not one for hyperbole, so believe me when I say this: Our democracy is in grave danger, and we must find 50 votes …

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January 6, 2022 at 12:20 AM

New Jan 6 livestream link: I hope to see you there

Tune in tomorrow at 9am PT/12pm ET to discuss Trump's ongoing coup.     Dear John,   Tomorrow (Thursday) at 9am PT/12pm ET, I’ll be going live to discuss where we are as a nation a year after the deadly January 6th insurrection, and what must …

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January 5, 2022 at 8:20 PM

A heartfelt thank you

Your support will enable us to produce even better, more effective, and shareable videos to combat the right’s rampant lies and provide the frameworks the mainstream media ignores.     Dear John,   As we kick off the new year, I wanted to take…

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December 31, 2021 at 11:21 PM

I’m worried we’ll fall short

I’m writing with a personal ask: Will you join with us as a year-end donor to help meet our goal of raising $100,000 by midnight tonight?     Dear John,   I’m going to cut right to the chase.   As of this minute, we’re still falling short of o…

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December 31, 2021 at 5:20 PM

LAST DAY: All donations matched 100%

I’m personally asking you to make a donation to Inequality Media and help meet our goal of raising $100,000 by midnight tonight.     Dear John,   If you're discouraged by what's happening in our country right now, that is by design.    The for…

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December 30, 2021 at 6:54 PM

Our plan to stop the Big Lie in 2022

We’ve set a goal of raising $100,000 by January 1, and all year-end donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar.     Dear John,   As we look ahead to 2022, the far right-wing media ecosystem has never posed a greater threat to our democracy. …

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December 29, 2021 at 8:51 PM

Our videos are working. The numbers prove it.

Here's what we've been able to accomplish with your help.     Dear John,   The team and I were thinking it might be helpful to show some of the data coming out of Inequality Media this year, including a look at the outsized effect we’re having…

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December 27, 2021 at 8:52 PM

A personal message for John

Now is an ideal time to donate to Inequality Media, as all year-end donations will be matched 100%.     Dear John,   As we approach the end of 2021 and launch our year-end fundraising drive, I want to take a moment to thank you.   In this past…

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December 24, 2021 at 9:31 PM

The Grinch Who Stole the Post Office

Where’s your Christmas card from Uncle Jimbo? Thanks to Postmaster DeJoy, it’s stranded in limbo.     Dear John,   I thought I’d bestow a little holiday gloom   By reminding you of the Grinch who’s still in the room   That DeJoy remains in his…

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December 22, 2021 at 11:36 PM

Cynicism is how the oligarchy wins

The forces undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. We must not let them.     Dear John,   As the year comes to a close, I’ve heard from many of you that you’re feeling discouraged and…

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December 17, 2021 at 8:01 PM

The worst media bias I've seen in 50 years

Let me get this straight. We can afford $768 billion a year for the military but not 1/4 much for paid family leave, universal pre-K, and climate action?     Dear John,   The corporate media has been fixated endlessly about the supposedly “mas…

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December 14, 2021 at 6:50 PM

Does Congress have an insider trading problem?

Members of Congress should be banned from trading individual stocks. This should not be controversial.     Dear John,   According to a bombshell report released yesterday, at least 75 federal lawmakers bought and sold stock in companies that m…

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December 10, 2021 at 6:36 PM

Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema are raking in $$$$$$

The Build Back Better bill could pass before Christmas, but two Grinches stand in the way.     Dear John,   Senate Democrats must pass the Build Back Better bill before Christmas to make sure it doesn’t fall victim to election-year gridlock.  …

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November 30, 2021 at 9:10 PM

I’ve never seen such blatant media bias

Right-wing outlets are more unhinged than ever, and even “mainstream” corporate media outlets consistently frame issues in a way that undermines support for popular, progressive policies.     Dear John -- In all my years, I've never seen so mu…

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November 30, 2021 at 3:32 PM

In all my years, I’ve never seen such blatant media bias

Right-wing outlets are more unhinged than ever, and even “mainstream” corporate media outlets consistently frame issues in a way that undermines support for popular, progressive policies.     Dear John,   In my 50 years in politics, I’ve rarel…

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November 23, 2021 at 9:25 PM

How Unaccountable Institutions Are Shaping Your Life

The unchecked power of the Supreme Court, the Federal Reserve, and Big Tech must be reined in.     Dear John,   Yesterday, the Supreme Court yet again remained silent on Texas’ draconian abortion law, allowing it to remain in effect for who kn…

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November 19, 2021 at 3:38 PM

We can't let Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema stop us now

The House of Representatives just passed the Build Back Better Act. Now we must stop Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema from stopping it in the Senate.     Dear John,   BREAKING NEWS: The House of Representatives just passed the Build Back Better…

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November 16, 2021 at 7:25 PM

OAN, Tucker Carlson, Fox News

AT&T is bankrolling OAN, and Fox News’ influence has never been stronger.     Dear John,   For years, right-wing media has spread lies, hate, and conspiracy theories to advance the interests of the Republican Party. But now their strategy …

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November 10, 2021 at 9:15 PM

Where will this 21st century strike wave take us?

The labor uprising isn't over because the media stopped talking about it.     Dear John,   The labor uprising is not over just because the media stopped talking about it. Over 22,000 workers are currently on strike. Nearly 100,000 more could s…

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November 5, 2021 at 11:21 PM

I almost spit out my coffee

The corporate media says Democrats lost because they went too far to the left? The exact opposite is true.     Dear John,   When I read the New York Times’ lead editorial this morning, I almost spit out my coffee.   Democrats lost, they say, …

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November 4, 2021 at 7:40 PM

Everything you need to know about wealth inequality

If you’ve never watched a video of ours, please watch this one.     Dear John,   Last week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk became the first person in history to be worth more than $300 billion.   For context, it would take the median U.S. worker over 4 m…

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November 3, 2021 at 9:21 PM

Everything on cable news is wrong. Again.

There’s no sugarcoating it. Last night was a major disappointment and a wake-up call for Democrats. But the answer is not to blame progressives.     Dear John,   There’s no sugarcoating it. Last night was a major disappointment… and a wake-up…

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October 28, 2021 at 11:21 PM

I went on CNN, and I nearly lost my cool (update)

The corporate media is repeating one right-wing talking point after another, claiming that "we can’t afford" to Build Back Better.     John -- The Senate is on the verge of giving in to Joe Manchin's demands on the Build Back Better reconcilia…

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October 27, 2021 at 10:32 PM

Would you like more of my drawings?

We are building a community of thoughtful people committed to a better world. Join us! Come join in the fun! From the desk of Robert Reich Hi John,   A bit over a month ago, I began my newsletter with the goal of starting a diffe…

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October 26, 2021 at 8:22 PM

The GOP is not the party of limited government

Republican states are outlawing abortions and banning mask mandates. And we’re supposed to believe this is the party of “limited government”?     Dear John,   Next week, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Texas’ draconian abortion l…

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October 23, 2021 at 5:24 PM

I went on CNN, and I nearly lost my cool

The corporate media is repeating one right-wing talking point after another, claiming that "we can’t afford" to Build Back Better.     Dear John,   Last week, I went on CNN to “debate” the Build Back Better plan. But instead of a debate or dis…

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October 22, 2021 at 7:39 PM

There is no “labor shortage”

Call it what it is: an unofficial general strike.     Dear John,   America is on strike.   For the first time in years, workers have enough bargaining leverage to demand better working conditions and higher wages — and are refusing to work unt…

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October 21, 2021 at 9:35 PM

Voting rights filibustered. Will Joe Manchin do anything about it?!

Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats may be coddling Manchin, but here at Inequality Media Civic Action we aren’t afraid of any politician--no matter their political party.     Dear John,   First, Joe Manchin came out as the ONLY Democratic sen…

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October 19, 2021 at 7:56 PM

Taking on your tweets

Do you respond to my tweets? In this video, I may have responded to you.     Dear John,   As you likely know, I’m pretty active on social media — especially on Twitter.   I get a lot of mean (like, really mean) responses to my tweets. You can …

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