Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I know Rahm Emanuel. I worked with him for years in the Clinton administration, and then when he was Obama’s chief of staff. Rahm Emanuel represents everything that’s been wrong about the Democratic Party for the last 30+ years. Be warned. robertreich.substack.com/p/the-rahm… 1300190816219
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 19/09/2026By moving to the “center,” Democrats have failed to fight the forces that led us to Donald Trump: widening inequality, economic insecurity, and the unchecked political power of corporations and the rich. Political centrism is nonsense. There is no middle ground between democracy and oligarchy. 17842831281
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.social💙 Happysnarkygal 💙 @happysnarkygal.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Thoughts: In this whole Ed Sheeran, Pink, Macklemore kerfuffle I will not be missing any music whilst I still enjoy Macklemore. However, a larger, mostly unblamed wanker in all of this is billionaire Robert Kraft who like any rich tyrant demanded Macklemore be dropped from the tour. Eat the rich 373
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 14/09/2026The War on Terror began 25 years ago today, when Congress passed the post-9/11 Authorization for Use of Military Force. Only one member of Congress had the courage and foresight to oppose this blank check for forever wars: Barbara Lee. 13254401517
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialAnne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 14/09/2026Your regular reminder: If the Russians stop fighting, the war ends. If the Ukrainians stop fighting, their land will be occupied, their leaders will be killed, their history and language will be erased, their children will be kidnapped to serve Russia. 5943728813400
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 11/09/20269/11 victim Michael Massaroli’s son: "You do my dad's legacy & the legacy of all victims no honor using this tragedy to spread hate. I've had to spend 25 years seeing people use it to hate on our Muslim brothers & sisters, people who don't look like them." 442225476065
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialSteven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 09/09/2026You know, there is a constitutional mechanism to remove a president who is unable to discharge the duties of his office. 669106342423
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 09/09/2026I used to be a Social Security trustee. How can we fix Social Security without cutting benefits or raising the retirement age? Scrap the cap. This is a plan that even some Republicans are starting to get on board with. Let me explain. www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfZuB7XSFysyoutube.comHow the Super Rich Are Killing Social Security | Robert ReichSocial Security taxes are rigged for the rich — and the program is in danger because of it.A CEO earning $20M/yr pays So 792082844
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/09/2026"We all want to be seen and see one another. We all want to be included. And the more we acknowledge that, the faster our curiosity will take over and the kind of fracture we have right now will dissolve into the exciting mosaic of the amazingly diverse population displayed in this film."betsyrobinson.substack.comThe Work in ProgressNew documentary from Robert Reich and team 292257644
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialBethann @bethannn.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Their job is to deliver the mail, not to make decisions about WHAT mail to deliver. 544699
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialCarole King @carolekingofficial.bsky.social · 03/09/2026As we elders, our daughters, and our granddaughters continue the fight for power, equality, and respect, we hold you in our hearts with love and gratitude. Rest in peace and power, Gloria Steinem. 🤍nytimes.comGloria Steinem, Personification of the Women’s Movement, Dies at 92 (Gift Article)She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality at work, at home and in society at large. 368182104368
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialMichael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 03/09/2026I’m hoping decency will prevail this round. 629388
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead. 23378992763
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Poverty is a policy choice. Concentrated wealth is a policy choice. Inequality is a policy choice. None of it is natural or inevitable. Remember: We have the power to build a system that serves the many, not the powerful few. 16971552425
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialPeter Morley ♿️ @petermorley.bsky.social · 25/08/2026I'm going to KEEP talking about how Senator Rick Scott, the RICHEST man in all of Congress, DEFRAUDED Medicare & is trying to CUT Social Security. Will you join me?🤚 24870572797
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialCAKE @thebandcake.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Both sides? Explain your confident stance 917042
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialKhashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Has it occurred to the White House Press Corp that Trump always caves (or runs away) when people stand up to his bullying? Maybe they should try all sticking up for their colleagues in real time when he attacks them. He will not get worse if they do, he will either run away or lose it on camera. 1372387610
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialAlly Raymond @allyraymond.bsky.social · 15/08/2026#IMO It's not foreigners, people of color, lgbtq folk, or people who aren't 'like you' that's ever been the 'problem' for your personal struggles. It's those who are driven by greed, extreme wealth via legalized corruption, masked as 'success'. 042
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 13/08/2026A recent survey found that 92% of U.S. adults have delayed or avoided medical care due to high costs. Meanwhile, a new study from Yale estimates that Medicare for All would save over 114,000 lives and $1 trillion a year. If this country was truly “pro-life,” we would have universal healthcare. 33688923128
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialBreezy Babe @grrrin.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Rick Scott should be in prison for defrauding Medicare. 153
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.social California Dreamin’… 😎 @jerasikehorn.bsky.social · 03/08/2026True story…👇 Enjoy. 😎✨ 68631
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.social California Dreamin’… 😎 @jerasikehorn.bsky.social · 04/08/2026"Call it democracy, or call it democratic socialism, but there must be a better distribution of wealth within this country for all God's children." ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. 0196
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 03/08/2026The effective federal corporate income tax rate: 1950: 50% 1990: 25% 2020: 13% Stop asking "but how we will pay for it?" Restore the corporate tax rate. That is how we will pay for it. 668252178955
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialRay E. Boomhower @rboomhower.bsky.social · 26/07/2026“It's a little embarrassing that after 45 years of research & study, the best advice I can give people is to be a little kinder to each other.” Aldous Huxley, born on this day in 1894 22796184
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialAl Cappuccino…☕️🇮🇹 @alcappuccinoit.bsky.social · 20/07/2026The same people who want to sanction Canada for the wildfire smoke have killed federal regulations so they can load the atmosphere with deadly pollutants while cutting cancer research and reducing access to healthcare. 21498942841
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialbluevoter24.bsky.social @bluevoter24.bsky.social · 15/07/2026I'll go with logic.. #politics #logic 332113134164
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 12/07/2026For those who have forgotten the past 40 years: Tax cuts for the rich ...don’t trickle down Boosting military spending ...doesn’t bring peace Slashing regulations ...doesn’t create jobs Folks, we’ve seen this all before. 381181685835
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialJess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 05/07/2026Listen, if you don’t know the difference between Democratic socialism and communism, I’m not engaging with you. Crack a book. 770199693222
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialRicky Davila @therickydavila.bsky.social · 06/07/2026The orange felon blames mail-in voting, immigrants and felons for destroying America, yet he marries immigrants, he votes by mail and he’s a convicted felon. Funny how that bullshit hypocrisy works. 321124714012
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialThe Liberal BoJack @thelibbojack.bsky.social · 09/06/2026It's pretty crazy how we have both the World Cup and America 250 this year and almost no one cares about them because the administration has wholly sucked the joy out of even momentous national events. 36492571829
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 25/05/2026The best way to honor fallen soldiers is to avoid careless reasons to create more of them. 200131202858
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.social California Dreamin’… 😎 @jerasikehorn.bsky.social · 26/05/2026So fucking tired of all this unnecessary BULLSHIT… It’s all being perpetuated by a criminal and his cronies whose only purpose in life is to screw others over… Over, and over again. He’s exhausting. 916137
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialscubapopeye.bsky.social @scubapopeye.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Vote ffs. I’ll never understand people who don’t vote. Don’t like the current state of events in this country? Get off your ass and vote. Why is this so hard for people? 2232260500
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialHarry👊🇺🇸🔥 @scondrasht.bsky.social · 19/05/2026We can’t sit any of these elections out, folks. Primary and general. This goes for local and state. We all have a role to play. Not voting isn’t an option anymore. Not voting is a vote for the enemy. 12329541062
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialkenofseattle @kenofseattle.bsky.social · 18/05/2026If you're opposed to this explain why. 1453200334927
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 18/05/2026BREAKING: The judge in the $1.7B slush fund suit has dismissed the case, but she says THERE IS NO SETTLEMENT OF RECORD. As I said earlier, the media must stop reporting that this slush fund is a settlement. It's just plain THEFT. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... 504180107367
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.social California Dreamin’… 😎 @jerasikehorn.bsky.social · 17/05/2026BREAKING: $174,000 a year isn’t enough for Congress apparently… But, $7.25/hr is plenty for workers though. Remember, they decide both numbers! Vote. Appropriately. In. November. 😎✨ 13311150
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.social California Dreamin’… 😎 @jerasikehorn.bsky.social · 15/05/2026You reduce crime by reducing poverty…👇 You reduce poverty by making healthcare and housing affordable housing and education accessible… You reduce violence by building communities where people aren’t forced to compete for basic needs and survival. Simple fix, if you actually have a soul, that is. 44915
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialMark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Perfect campaign ad for the upcoming Midterms. 👌 15033354311962
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialSenator Andy Kim @kim.senate.gov · 12/05/2026This temporary pause proves what we already knew — DHS rushed this process without undertaking the proper legal reviews. The people of Roxbury don’t want this massive detention center in their backyard. I will continue pressing Sec. Mullin to abandon this project.newjerseyglobe.comICE agrees to hold off on Roxbury detention center construction until after environmental review - New Jersey GlobeOfficials from Roxbury, the state government, and the federal government reached an agreement Tuesday barring immigration officials from converting a 06513
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.social California Dreamin’… 😎 @jerasikehorn.bsky.social · 09/05/2026A country that can fund endless wars at the drop of a hat – but debates every single penny people want to spend on healthcare or education – doesn't have a budget problem… It has a morality problem. Full stop. 710941
Reposted by @julsnj.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 03/05/2026"We can have democracy in this country, or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a few, but we can't have both." –Justice Louis Brandeis Words spoken many years ago that are just as relevant today. We must continue the fight to get big money out of politics. 273111844099
