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We are a non-profit organization founded by @RBReich.bsky.social to inform and engage the public about the realities and impacts of inequality. | linktr.ee/inequalitymedia

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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Our new film THE WORK IN PROGRESS is building momentum — and many theaters across the country are extending their runs. Want to bring it to a screen near you? Help us sell out these upcoming showings and spread the good word!
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buy tickets — The Work in Progress
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
"As we act, let us not become the evil that we deplore." 25 years ago today, Barbara Lee delivered this prescient warning — and cast the sole "No" vote — against the post-9/11 forever war.
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Trump's massive surveillance state and attacks on our civil liberties wouldn't have been possible without the PATRIOT Act. Watch this prescient warning from Russ Feingold, the only Senator to vote against its passage after 9/11.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Trump's attacks on our civil liberties didn't come out of nowhere. The groundwork for his Orwellian surveillance state was laid by the post-9/11 PATRIOT Act. Only one Senator at the time had the foresight to see what it would unleash.
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
NEW: How would a wealth tax on billionaires like Jeff Bezos ACTUALLY work? Economist and wealth inequality expert @gabrielzucman.bsky.social explains.
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How Would a Wealth Tax Really Work? (ft. Gabriel Zucman)
Billionaires want you to believe taxing their extreme wealth is too radical and that it can’t be done.Baloney.Economist
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
UC Berkeley News calls our new film, THE WORK IN PROGRESS, “a timely and thought-provoking addition” to Robert Reich’s work. Read the full review: news.berkeley.edu/2026/09/04/in-a-n…
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In a new Robert Reich film, divided Americans struggle with difficult conversations - Berkeley News
“The Work in Progress” takes viewers on a tour of the American spirit at a time of deep division. Guided by UC Berkeley
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Our new film with Robert Reich, THE WORK IN PROGRESS, sold out its West Coast premiere on 9/15, so we added a second screening! Now we need your help bringing that same momentum to NYC next week, and beyond. thelastclass.substack.com/p/our-fir…
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Our first show is a sellout!
The Work in Progress hits theaters
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
NEW: Our government is supposed to be there for us during natural disasters. But Trump has unleashed a perfect storm of incompetence and cruelty that is already making floods, tornadoes, and wildfires even worse. Watch.
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Inspired by @rbreich.bsky.social, we headed out to six different locations across the country with a simple mission: to get Americans to talk to each other, and to really listen. Don't miss THE WORK IN PROGRESS, from the team that brought you The Last Class. In theaters September 4.
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We Have A New Film!!!!
The Work in Progress
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
When was the last time you sat down with someone who sees the world differently than you do? In our new film, THE WORK IN PROGRESS, we asked 100 strangers across America to do just that. Don't miss this exclusive first look:
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Watch Trailer For 'The Work In Progress,' Doc From E.P. Robert Reich
Watch the trailer for 'The Work in Progress,' a documentary about bridging America's political divides from E.P. Robert
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Big Tech CEOs want to suck up the water you drink, pollute the air you breathe, and raise your electricity bill — while they get even richer. But all across America, the people are fighting back against data centers.
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Who's paying for Trump's MAGA-fied Freedom 250 festivities? Major corporate donors include Lockheed Martin, ExxonMobil, and Palantir. And YOU — the taxpayer!
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
James Madison’s definition of tyranny sounds quite familiar.
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
The Founding Fathers' list of grievances against King George III was spot on. Remind you of anyone?
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
The Declaration of Independence had this to say about tyrants. It still feels relevant today.
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Four airlines dominate 80 percent of the market. That market power allows them to squeeze lower-income customers — sometimes literally — while catering solely to their richest customers. With Spirit Airlines gone for good, the problem is only going to get worse. Watch.
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Taxing the rich is absolutely essential to saving our economy and our democracy. Watch.
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The Hidden Danger of America's Wealth Gap
Taxing the rich is absolutely essential to saving our economy and our democracy.Don't believe me? Look at this chart.
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
When @rbreich.bsky.social became the first gubernatorial candidate to support marriage equality in 2002, the vast majority of Americans disagreed with him. Today, nearly 70% support it.
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Defense companies with close ties to Don Jr. and Eric Trump have received lucrative new Pentagon contracts under the Trump administration. Coincidence — or corruption?
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
This is the real reason why CBS cancelled Stephen Colbert.
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
A free press is vital to democracy. But for Trump and his billionaire buddies, it’s all about accumulating more power and more wealth.
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Trump's Scheme to Control the Media
Our media is controlled by just a handful of billionaires and their corporations. And Trump is making things even worse.
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Why, in spite of everything we're living through, is @rbreich.bsky.social still hopeful about America? Because as a teacher, he's seen the passion and dedication of young people firsthand.
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Lessons From a Boomer for Younger Generations
I've spent a lifetime teaching young people — and I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.These are the most impor
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
What is a general strike — and is America ready for one? Labor journalist @kimkelly.bsky.social explains.
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How Would a General Strike Work?
You've probably heard a lot about general strikes.But how exactly do they work?And is America on the verge of one?Labor
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Well said, @berniesanders!
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
NEW: What does a farmer in Iowa have in common with an Uber driver in New York City? Both are getting screwed by the same economic elites — and the government they've bought. @bedoyausa.bsky.social explains how talking to working people across America turned him into an economic populist.
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The Case for Economic Populism (Ft. Alvaro Bedoya)
Donald Trump wants you to think that the least powerful people in this country are the most responsible for your problem
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
NEW: Is "Buy Now, Pay Later" too good to be true? It sounds like a sweet deal, but it carries alarming risks for consumers and our economy as a whole. Former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra explains.
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The Buy Now, Pay Later Trap
Is "Buy Now, Pay Later" too good to be true?Former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra shines a light on its hidden costs for bor
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
This anti-war PSA that aired during the Vietnam War. Its message is sadly still very relevant today.
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Trump promised to cap credit card interest rates at 10% during his campaign. After the election? Not a peep. Instead, his administration has showered credit card companies with favors, tax breaks, and deregulation — all at your expense.
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Trump Sold You Out to Credit Card Companies (ft. Rohit Chopra)
Trump promised a cap on credit card rates.Instead, he delivered a giveaway to credit card companies at your expense.Form
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Another forever war in the Middle East. Kristi Noem’s Mount Rushmore sized corruption. An abysmal jobs report. Special guest @wkamaubell and I discuss the week that was (and more!) on a new Coffee Klatch. Join us. youtu.be/pWzKLEiITN8
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In With Iran, Out With Noem ft. W. Kamau Bell | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich
Another forever war in the Middle East.Kristi Noem’s Mount Rushmore sized corruption.An abysmal jobs report.Special gues
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Trump's war with Iran, like so many other U.S.-backed coups and regime change wars, could lead to disastrous blowback. Watch Bernie Sanders' warning from 2016.
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Billionaires love to claim that they need to keep their vast fortunes so they can continue donating to good causes. But as Billie Eilish points out, most of them really aren’t all that generous. Watch.
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Billie Eilish Debunks Billionaire Charity
Billie Eilish recently asked a room full of billionaires, “If you’re a billionaire, why are you a billionaire?”One reaso
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
It’s bad enough we’re subsidizing billionaire sports team owners to build stadiums. Then they turn around and price-gouge us on tickets and concessions? It’s absurd. But there’s a way we can fight back. Watch.
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The Stadium Concession Pricing Scam Exposed
It’s bad enough that we’re subsidizing extremely profitable sports teams with our tax dollars to build stadiums, but we’
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
NEW: From groceries to healthcare to housing, has Donald Trump delivered on anything he promised voters? @rbreich.bsky.social breaks down Trump's biggest broken promises.
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Did Trump Keep ANY of His Campaign Promises?
The Trump regime started the week by telling lies about Alex Pretti's murder.Now, Trump has pivoted back to telling lies
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
In one of the final speeches of his life, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called for America to muster the political will to end poverty.
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
The AI industry has inflated the U.S. stock market and the economy. What happens when that bubble bursts?
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Brace Yourself for the AI Bubble
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Zohran Mamdani and Bernie Sanders joined striking Starbucks United workers in New York. Listen to their powerful message of solidarity.
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A Powerful Message From Zohran and Bernie
YouTube video by Robert Reich
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Zohran Mamdani and Bernie Sanders joined striking Starbucks United workers in New York. Listen to their powerful message of solidarity.
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Elon Musk’s new pay package could amount to $100B per year ($1 trillion over ten years!). That's the same as 3.2 million cashiers’ paychecks combined. It’s more than 1.4 million elementary school teachers’ paychecks. It’s more than 2 million janitors’ paychecks. The system is broken.
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Billions of your tax dollars are going to Palantir Technologies, the backbone of Trump's anti-immigrant police state.
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The Most Dangerous Corporation in America?
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
New York lawmakers have proposed requiring retailers to disclose when they use "surveillance pricing" tactics to gouge consumers. It's a much-needed step towards reining in how companies can weaponize your personal data. Watch Lina Khan explain how it works.
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The Shady World of Surveillance Pricing (Ft. Lina Khan)
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Rising grocery prices resulting from Trump’s failure to keep his biggest promise will hit all of us — no matter who we voted for. Remember this at the Thanksgiving table this year.
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Did Trump Ruin Thanksgiving?
Robert Reich
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Zohran Mamdani has called for a boycott of Starbucks until the company can bargain a fair contract with its striking workers. We joined members of the mayor-elect's team on the Starbucks picket line in NYC.
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
America has always had a two-tiered economy. But today’s widening gap between the richest Americans and everyone else is so extreme that even the CEOs of America’s largest corporations are worried. Here’s why.
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Our Economy Is in Danger. Here’s Why
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
NEW: Jimmy Kimmel is coming back on the air — less than a week after Disney caved to pressure from Trump's FCC Chair to silence him. This is a testament to the power of consumer boycotts.
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Why Corporate Media is Bending the Knee
YouTube video by Robert Reich
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Today is Robert Reich's favorite holiday — National Voter Registration Day! nationalvoterregistrationday.org
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
NEW: With Trump acting as both POTUS and as his own crypto brand ambassador, it’s hard to tell which job he’s doing at any given moment. There’s no “potential conflict of interest” here. It’s pure corruption.
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Trump's Crypto Corruption, Explained
YouTube video by Robert Reich
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
NEW: Energy prices are soaring. So what is Trump doing about it? Gutting clean energy projects while showering his Big Oil donors with billions of dollars in special tax breaks.
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The Secret Behind High Gas Prices
YouTube video by Robert Reich
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
In Trump’s pay-to-play justice system, you can get away with defrauding nursing homes, skirting your taxes, and committing securities fraud. So much for “law and order.”
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Trump’s Pay-to-Pardon Scheme
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Our national parks generated $56 billion in visitor spending and supported 415,000 jobs in 2023. The entire National Park Service budget was just $3.6 billion. That’s some return on investment — so why is Donald Trump taking an axe to our parks?
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Donald Trump’s New Enemy? Our National Parks
YouTube video by Robert Reich
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Remember when all Trump talked about was how he would make groceries cheaper?
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