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Robert Reich

@rbreich.bsky.social
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Berkeley professor, former Secretary of Labor. Co-founder of @inequalitymedia.bsky.social and @imcivicaction.bsky.social. Substack: robertreich.substack.com Buy my new book: sites.prh.com/reich Visit my website: rbreich.com

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10h
25 years ago today, the U.S. launched its war in Afghanistan. Weeks earlier, Barbara Lee was the only member of Congress to vote against the 2001 Authorization of Military Force, warning it would be a blank check for forever wars. History has proven her lonely and courageous vote right.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 12h
One of the biggest political battles of the midterms is happening in California. The result will shape the Democratic Party and how we shift the balance of power from the billionaire class back into the hands of the people. ⬇️ robertreich.substack.com/p/why-cali…
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Rick Claypool @rickclaypool.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Since Trump took office, @publiccitizen.bsky.social has tracked the admin's retreat from enforcement against corporate lawbreaking. Today, our new report documents the admin's cancellation of investigations, lawsuits, & penalties against more than *200* corporations. www.citizen.org/article/trum...
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Trump’s Cascade of Canceled Corporate Enforcement Against Over 200 Corporations - Public Citizen
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Adam Keiper @adamkeiper.com · 14h
Kimberly Guilfoyle exchanging favors and promises of influence for money. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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Exclusive | ‘Honey Please’: Kimberly Guilfoyle Pushed Donor to Wire $100,000 to Her Amex Account
Text messages with a MAGA ally show Guilfoyle seeking funds and offering access to top administration officials before becoming ambassador to Greece.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 12h
If you'd like to read it, today would be a good time to buy my latest memoir COMING UP SHORT on paperback from @bookshop.org. Support independent booksellers and avoid funding Jeff Bezos's next yacht. bookshop.org/p/books/comi...
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 13h
Just five giant conglomerates now control 90 percent of the media. The reason this is so dangerous might not be what you think.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 14h
Wall Street profits and bonuses are poised to hit a record high. CEO pay is up. Corporate profits are skyrocketing. U.S. billionaire wealth is up 30% in a year. Meanwhile, inflation eats up the paychecks of working people as the social safety net is cut out from underneath them. Trumponomics.
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Wall Street Eyes Record Bonuses as Profit Heads Past $90 Billion
A blockbuster year for New York’s trading and investment-banking firms is poised to deliver record earnings for the industry, with profit on pace to exceed $90 billion, and bonuses expected to reach a...
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 15h
Monopolization: great for executives, terrible for everyone else.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 16h
Trump’s sons have recently invested in dozens of defense companies. Those companies have now raked in a staggering $6 BILLION in current or future government contracts. Corruption? Or coincidence? You be the judge.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 17h
Don't forget that nearly all Republicans in Congress stood by and supported Trump's... -Tax cuts for the rich -Cuts to the social safety net -Iran War -ICE abductions & National Guard deployments -Inflationary tariffs -Blatant corruption His unpopularity is theirs too — and the midterms are here.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 17h
The midterms aren't a month away. They're already happening RIGHT NOW. Early voting has begun in many states across the country, including in California. Check your voter registration and make a plan to vote. [@indivisible.org]
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Who's really paying the price for those killer Amazon Prime Day deals?
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 18h
For our new film THE WORK IN PROGRESS, we spoke with people all across the country from different walks of life. What did we find out? Even when we ask ourselves the hard questions, we're not as divided as some would lead us to believe. theworkinprogressfilm.com/buy-ticke…
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 18h
Why have so many people fallen behind? It's not because of immigrants, trans people, or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP. It's because corporations and billionaires rigged the system in their favor — and a bought-off political establishment let it happen. It's time to fix the system.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 19h
A Prime Day reminder that Amazon... -Helps fuel ICE's deportations -Gave $1M to Trump's inauguration -Scrapped plans to display tariff costs after pressure from Trump -Shelled out $75M for the Melania doc -Donated to Trump's ballroom -Wants to reboot The Apprentice w/ Don Jr
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 19h
Democrats have a good shot at taking control of the House and perhaps even the Senate, Trump’s approval ratings are among the lowest of any president on record, and the 80-year-old president is looking and acting ever more demented. So how long will he last? Let me know your thoughts.
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Office Hours: How Long Will He Last?
And what will cause Trump to leave office?
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 20h
Teaching is my love, my calling, my joy. Even though I’ve officially retired from it, I still continue my work as an educator. I'll be discussing my love of teaching and why I'm inspired by younger generations tomorrow during a special conversation. More details here: bit.ly/4AU7kTw
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Does protesting actually work? Yes — just look at history. My friend, activist and author Annie Leonard, explains why protesting is so important and why we must protect this powerful tool of dissent. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rvafufqH7g
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Why Protest Is More Powerful Than You Think (ft. Annie Leonard)
Does protesting actually work?Yes — just look at history.My friend, activist and author Annie Leonard, explains why prot
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I'm voting YES on Prop 40, the California billionaire tax. Here's why.
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Why I Support The California Billionaire Tax
Billionaires are crying foul about California's proposed wealth tax.Don't fall for their fearmongering.A one-time, 5% ta
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Remember: Wealth cannot be separated from power. We're seeing in real time how the extreme concentration of wealth is distorting our politics, rigging markets, and granting unprecedented power to a handful of people. Taxing the rich isn't just an economic issue, it's a defense of our democracy.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
More than 500 U.S. citizens have been detained by ICE, according to ProPublica. 70% of ICE detainees have no criminal conviction. Trump’s promise to go after the “worst of the worst” was always a lie. It was always a pretext to terrorize Black and brown communities. Remember this.
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More Than 500 U.S. Citizens Have Been Detained, Including Handcuffed or Held at Gunpoint, in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown — ProPublica
The government doesn’t track how often immigration officers detain U.S. citizens. So ProPublica did. We’ve found more th
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Today seems like a Prime opportunity to play my favorite game: World's Worst Billionaire.
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Who is the World's Worst Billionaire?
Bending the knee to Trump.Taking millions in corporate welfare.Shafting workers and ripping off consumers.These are just
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Rep. Justin J. Pearson @justinjpearson.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
BIG NEWS: Our campaign for U.S. Congress has been added to the @electdemocrats.bsky.social’s Red to Blue list of the most competitive races in this country. This is our moment to deliver an affordable future for Tennessee.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Friends, Our new documentary THE WORK IN PROGRESS is now screening from coast-to-coast, including in theaters in 14 states TOMORROW NIGHT. Don't miss your chance to see the film and join the conversation. theworkinprogressfilm.com/107-screenings
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The most basic function of government is to protect people from harm. Two growing phenomena — climate change and AI — pose escalating risks of extraordinary harm. What can be done about both? Two words: Liability law. Let me explain..
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Here’s How To Reduce the Existential Risks
If there’s no other way
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Want to join me in class? robertreich.substack.com/p/wealth-and...
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“Wealth and Poverty” Class 3: Globalization, technological change, and you
The jobs of the future
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
"Globalization" has been an economic buzzword for decades, but what does it actually mean? Here's what I tell my students.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The richest man owns X. The second richest man owns The Washington Post. The third and fifth richest men control Google. The sixth richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. And the eighth richest man now owns both Paramount and Warner Bros. See the problem here?
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Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger
The merger of two of Hollywood's biggest movie studios comes after months of legal disputes and concern over competition
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
If Democrats want to regain working people, they must disavow Big Money. They must hammer economic populism — and have a laser focus on the cost of living crisis in America. There’s no way the party can speak for or represent the working class in America if it's beholden to corporate interests.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Watch this before you go Prime Day shopping.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The amount of Amazon workers relying on SNAP and Medicaid has nearly TRIPLED since 2020. Meanwhile, Amazon's profits have soared by 550% in the same time frame. Watch this before you shop for Prime Day.
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Dave Itzkoff @ditzkoff.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Oh brother.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
As Trump demonizes cities, remember this: Residents of "blue" states send more tax money to Washington than they get back in federal help, while residents of “red” states send less money to Washington than they get back in federal help. Just thought I should point that out.
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How Blue States Help Red States | Robert Reich
Robert Reich explains how states that vote Democratic send money to states that vote Republican.Watch More: The Monopoli
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Not that anyone needs a reminder but this man has the nuclear codes. Far too many people will just shrug this off or find some way to justify it. But Trump is unwell, incoherent, and a danger to us all.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Does protesting actually work? Yes — just look at history. My friend, activist and author Annie Leonard, explains why protesting is so important and why we must protect this powerful tool of dissent. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rvafufqH7g
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Why Protest Is More Powerful Than You Think (ft. Annie Leonard)
Does protesting actually work?Yes — just look at history.My friend, activist and author Annie Leonard, explains why prot
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Bust up big corporations and tackle Wall Street’s greed. Get big money out of politics. Strengthen unions and boost wages. Pass Medicare for all, paid leave, universal childcare, and so much more... This is the agenda Democrats need to fight for. It's not enough to simply be anti-Trump.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
DHS reportedly collected data about anti-ICE protestors in Maine, uploading their photos and license plate numbers into a database. That database was built by Palantir — which may be the most dangerous corporation in America. Watch.
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The Most Dangerous Corporation in America?
The AI surveillance state is real — and it's being built by Palantir.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Pete Hegseth gave a speech in front of a backdrop that almost perfectly matches Nazi imagery. Meanwhile, Trump calls opponents “vermin” who he will “root out,” and says the blood of our country is being poisoned. We are far past left vs right. Our choice is democracy or fascism.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
AI data centers are sucking up water and power. Industry PACs are spending millions to buy our elections. And AI is already being used to facilitate online scams, deny insurance claims, and price-gouge consumers. Sam Altman's response? We should "accept some bad things happening." Hello?
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Guardian US @us.theguardian.com · 22/09/2026
"Corporate avarice under Trump has become so blatant and corporate America’s contempt for the needs of average Americans so flagrant that most Americans are now catching on," writes @rbreich.bsky.social.
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AI is generating a new wave of US populism. It could be a tipping point | Robert Reich
It’s becoming obvious to many Americans that corporations have been raking it in while workers take it on the chin
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Stand Up America @standupamerica.com · 05/10/2026
Samuel Alito just said he decides every year if he will retire. If he goes next summer, the Senate elected this November will confirm his replacement. Vote to flip the Senate and block Trump from appointing another enabler to the Court.
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Wake UP Sonoma @wakeupsonoma.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
ONE NIGHT ONLY in Sonoma. The Work in Progress, featuring Robert Reich, asks one big question: “What do we owe each other?” Wednesday, Oct. 7 • 6 PM Sebastiani Theatre Tickets + details: wakeupsonoma.org/events
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Trump is doubling down on his claim that he’ll give out $5,000 checks if Republicans win the midterms. Is it any wonder why? He’s historically unpopular, so much so that some Republican candidates are distancing themselves. He’s terrified of a wipeout in November — and we’re going to deliver one.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Donald Trump is a symptom of a deeper sickness of inequality, disillusionment, and division. The cure? Economic and social justice. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTQoc5Jrciw
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How to Prevent Future Trumps
If America doesn't respond to the calamity that's befallen the working class, we will have Trumps as far as the eye can
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
In Austin, a 9-year-old watched ICE detain and drive away with his mother, leaving community members to scramble to find him care. Senate Republicans just blocked a bill that would bar ICE from making arrests at school bus stops. Their cruelty is endless.
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'It Has to Stop': Community Members Condemn ICE Arrests at Bus Stops After GOP Blocks Bill to Protect Kids | Common Dreams
Republicans in the US Senate blocked a bill to protect school bus stops from ICE arrests, leading to outrage in Pennsylv
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
"I'm asking you to pretend I'm on the ballot." -Donald Trump
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
TODAY is the last day to register to vote in several states. I urge you to double check your state's deadline, verify that you are registered, and make changes to your registration if needed. Then contact three friends or family members and have them do the same. whenweallvote.org
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Who's really paying the price for those killer Amazon Prime Day deals?
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Early voting is already underway in some states. From now until Nov 3, I urge you all to... 1) Help get out the vote 2) Protect our electoral machinery from interference 3) Not succumb to complacency, defeatism, or cynicism We are the only ones who can end this nightmare.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Reminder: Voter registration deadlines are hitting TODAY, October 5, in Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas. Please make sure you’re registered to vote!
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