Sign in

Vish

@merryvishmas.bsky.social
225 followers 43 following 19 posts

Thoughts are my own, not my employer's.

PostsRepliesMedia
Reposted by Vish
Revolving Door Project @revolvingdoordc.bsky.social · 2h
NEW: Our @merryvishmas.bsky.social writes in @prospect.org about Trump's relentless attacks on the USPS — and why Democrats should make saving and expanding the Post Office a top oversight priority.
prospect.org
Make Trump Pay for Trying to Stamp Out the Postal Service - The American Prospect
Oversight Democrats should expose how Trump’s bastardization of USPS has hurt the American people—and present a more reliable alternative.
098
Reposted by Vish
The American Prospect @prospect.org · 7h
Caught in the crosshairs are the millions of Americans who depend on a well-functioning public Postal Service, from small businesses that rely on affordable postage to seniors who need timely delivery of medications. prospect.org?p=145911
People hold signs to protest against the privatization of the Postal Service
03611
Vish @merryvishmas.bsky.social · 4h
NEW from me: I’m back in @prospect.org for @revolvingdoordc.bsky.social today, making the case for why Democrats should fight to protect and expand the Postal Service. prospect.org/2026/10/07/m...
prospect.org
Make Trump Pay for Trying to Stamp Out the Postal Service - The American Prospect
Oversight Democrats should expose how Trump’s bastardization of USPS has hurt the American people—and present a more reliable alternative.
188
Reposted by Vish
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The U.S. has withdrawn its last troops from Iraq, 23 years after a Republican president launched a war of choice based on lies that cost trillions of dollars, killed hundreds of thousands of people, and unleashed regional chaos. History doesn't repeat, but it often rhymes.
241031313
Reposted by Vish
Revolving Door Project @revolvingdoordc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The real reason Neera Tanden and Third Way can't stop talking about Hasan Piker? To keep the Democratic Party under the control of the corporate elite.
prospect.org
Third Way or the Highway - The American Prospect
The centrist outfit’s latest foray into the culture wars isn’t about a streamer—it’s about entrenching oligarch control of influence and electoral infrastructure.
2195
Reposted by Vish
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
25 years ago today, George W. Bush signed the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force into law. Barbara Lee was the only member of Congress to vote against it, warning it would be a blank check for forever wars. History has proven her lonely and courageous vote right.
309146474674
Reposted by Vish
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"Never before in the history of capitalism has so much money been asked from so many people to help so few who screwed up so badly." Here's what I told Conan O'Brien about bank bailouts after the crash of Lehman Brothers — which happened 18 years ago this week.
26955277
Reposted by Vish
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The 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.
13354411517
Reposted by Vish
Revolving Door Project @revolvingdoordc.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
NEW: Our @dylangyauchl.bsky.social writes for @theintercept.com about the growing centrist argument against mass political participation.
theintercept.com
Centrists Are Soft-Launching the Idea That We Have a Little Too Much Democracy
By railing against small-dollar donors and “purity tests,” Third Way and the Abundance Network are empowering the political elite over the rest of us.
1105
Reposted by Vish
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Canada is one of our biggest trading partners. Donald Trump is one of our biggest economic illiterates. Now the rest of us are caught in the crossfire of an idiotic trade war that’s going to hurt regular people more than they’ll benefit.
972007618
Reposted by Vish
Revolving Door Project @revolvingdoordc.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
As Third Way's crusade against Hasan Piker grows more unhinged, don't forget their real motivation for attacking him: to entrench oligarchic control over the Democratic Party.
prospect.org
Third Way or the Highway - The American Prospect
The centrist outfit’s latest foray into the culture wars isn’t about a streamer—it’s about entrenching oligarch control of influence and electoral infrastructure.
12710
Vish @merryvishmas.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Wonderful night at The Barrymore in Madison, WI seeing @democracynow.org's Amy Goodman and her new film, STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE! (@stealthisstory.bsky.social) Amazing documentary on Amy's (and @jeremyscahill.com's) incredible careers in independent media. SEE THIS MOVIE, PLEASE!
000
Reposted by Vish
Revolving Door Project @revolvingdoordc.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
"How does Trump get to dictate Postal Service meddling in partisan politics? One reason is that the last two Democratic presidents, Biden and Obama, have been asleep at the switch."
prospect.org
The Battle Over Mail-In Ballots - The American Prospect
We can expect the courts to foil Trump’s scheme to have the Postal Service block mail ballots—but it will be a close call.
1269
Reposted by Vish
Revolving Door Project @revolvingdoordc.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
21 years ago today, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans. FEMA's response to the next big storm could be even worse thanks to Trump's sabotage.
prospect.org
Trump’s Katrina Is Coming - The American Prospect
The president’s FEMA sabotage has all but guaranteed us more acute disasters in the future.
023
Reposted by Vish
Revolving Door Project @revolvingdoordc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Centrists' fake moral panic about Hasan Piker is really about one thing: cementing corporate donors' control over the Democratic Party. prospect.org/2026/05/12/t...
prospect.org
Third Way or the Highway - The American Prospect
The centrist outfit’s latest foray into the culture wars isn’t about a streamer—it’s about entrenching oligarch control of influence and electoral infrastructure.
29421
Reposted by Vish
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
I'm looking forward to sitting down tomorrow (August 25) with one of my favorite historians, @hcrichardson.bsky.social, for a live conversation. Join us at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET. It’s free to watch and we’re hoping as many people can join as possible. More details here: bit.ly/46j9ii5
Heather Cox Richardson and Robert Reich live from Substack on August 25th at 10 AM PT.
262482673
Reposted by Vish
Revolving Door Project @revolvingdoordc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Today in @prospect.org, our @jeffhauser.bsky.social & @dylangyauchl.bsky.social explain why it's time to start thinking about an AI bailout--and realizing why it would be a huge mistake. Every bailout winds up strengthening industry elites who inevitably turn their wealth against progressive causes
prospect.org
An AI Bailout Will Be a ‘Which Side Are You On’ Moment - The American Prospect
If AI falls, Democrats can build an enduring political majority—but only if they reject handing a lifeline to Altman, Musk, and the rest of the industry.
01010
Reposted by Vish
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
California has the chance to rein in out-of-control corporate power — but Big Tech is spending millions to stop the plan. Here’s what you need to know.
8649002274
Reposted by Vish
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Third Way — which has declared "war" on progressives — is a Trojan Horse for corporate America. Their funding sources are a Star Wars cantina of billionaire megadonors, Fortune 500 CEOs, giant corporations, and corporate dark money bundlers.
robertreich.substack.com
The Moronic Bullshit of the "Third Way"
There's no "middle" between neofascist corporatism and democracy
14125741174
Reposted by Vish
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
The most powerful rising force in American politics today is anti-establishment fury at a rigged economic system. Corporate Democrats refuse to see how big money has corrupted America. They — and their billionaire donors — are some of the biggest enablers of Trump's neo-fascism.
22735241359
Reposted by Vish
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
The Democratic Party’s mega-donor class is horrified by the rising tide of progressive populism. Too bad. It's time they recognize the real choice is between democracy and tyranny, between an economy that works for all or one that works for a small sliver at the top.
618147493870
Reposted by Vish
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
“A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom.” — Martin Luther King Jr.
67079592804
Reposted by Vish
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Michigan Democrats chose Abdul El-Sayed because he’s a fighter willing to stand up to the tyrant in the Oval Office. Corporate Democrats like Chuck Schumer aren't up to the task because they won’t bite the corporate hands that feed them.
robertreich.substack.com
The Real Meaning of El-Sayed's Victory
It's not what you're hearing
932665765
Reposted by Vish
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Appalling cruelty — and all to fund more tax cuts for the rich.
1581184458153
Reposted by Vish
Revolving Door Project @revolvingdoordc.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
NEW: Trump's scheme to sell expedited access to his Truth Social posts for $100,000/month is much worse than you think — and a brazenly corrupt favor to Wall Street. Our @dylangyauchl.bsky.social takes a closer look for @theintercept.com.
theintercept.com
Trump’s Truth Social API Is a Blatantly Corrupt Favor to Wall Street
By selling early access to his posts on Truth Social, Trump is selling the ability to move markets to anyone willing to pay the price.
01011
Reposted by Vish
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Deafening noise. Extreme water use. Massive electricity consumption. And 70% of Americans don't want them built in their communities. It is time for a moratorium on AI data centers.
501656582
Reposted by Vish
Revolving Door Project @revolvingdoordc.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
FROM THE ARCHIVES: John Fetterman just became the latest Democrat to receive donations from Clarence Thomas benefactor Harlan Crow. In 2023, @merryvishmas.bsky.social took a closer look at Crow's other favorite Democrats.
therevolvingdoorproject.org
Meet Harlan Crow's Favorite Democrats | Revolving Door Project
Josh Gottheimer, Joe Manchin, Henry Cuellar, and Dean Phillips are among the many Democrats to receive campaign donations from Clarence Thomas’ billionaire benefactor.
21913
Reposted by Vish
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Zohran Mamdani has appointed former FTC Chair Lina Khan to lead New York City's top economic development agency. Her understanding of how corporate power undermines economic freedom, which she examines in the video below, make her a perfect fit. Watch.
youtube.com
The Illusion of Choice: How Big Business Controls Your Life (ft. Lina Khan)
From your grocery bill to your paycheck, monopolies are making you less financially secure and ultimately less free. For
582298717
Reposted by Vish
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
I’m so pleased to tell you that we’re doing one final watchalong of THE LAST CLASS, the documentary about my final semester of teaching. It will be next Wednesday, July 8 at 5:30 p.m. PT / 8:30 p.m. ET. Join me? robertreich.substack.com/p/one-nigh…
346086
Reposted by Vish
Henry Burke @henryburke.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Centrists are so excited to punch left that they're missing that this is clearly a grift. It's run by a college sophomore whose only experience is seemingly driving his car a lot and sinecure at WelcomePAC, a job his dad (WelcomePAC's Director of Electoral Programs & Finance Chair) secured for him
31488163
Reposted by Vish
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
As Federal Reserve Chair, Alan Greenspan was the most powerful person in America for nearly two decades. He was by all accounts a brilliant and charming man. But his insistence on financial deregulation brought our economy to its knees.
1222703736
Reposted by Vish
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
SpaceX goes public today. There’s been a lot of chatter about the largest IPO in stock market history that will likely make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. Here's what I think you should know about it... 🧵
67940408
Reposted by Vish
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
I must add: This huge win wouldn't have been possible without years of organizing by Pinnacle's tenants themselves, who formed a tenant union to hold their landlord accountable. Here's an explainer on the power of tenant unions and how you can start your own. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac7N...
youtube.com
What Your Landlord Doesn’t Want You to Know (ft. Tara Raghuveer)
YouTube video by Robert Reich
440953
Reposted by Vish
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Wasn't me. But you can always come visit, Sam. (Or call.)
1180975
Reposted by Vish
Revolving Door Project @revolvingdoordc.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
This is the true story of an ex-reality TV star picked by corporate lobbyists to go on a taped cross-country road trip. Find out what happens when one cabinet secretary stops being polite and starts getting real corrupt.
prospect.org
Following the Money on Sean Duffy’s Road Trip - The American Prospect
Nearly a dozen companies that sponsored Duffy’s personal travel have significant business before his agency.
728356
Reposted by Vish
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Are you sick and tired of dealing with soaring rent and crumbling buildings? Do you want to level the playing field between landlords and tenants? Then it’s time to join a tenant union. @taraghuveer.bsky.social explains.
youtu.be
The Secret to Lowering Rents (ft. Tara Raghuveer)
Are you sick and tired of dealing with soaring rent and crumbling buildings? Do you want to level the playing field betw
11694189
Vish @merryvishmas.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Just saw the excellent documentary exposing the crypto industry's crime spree, starring Jim Gordon himself @benmckenzie.bsky.social. Highly recommend catching a screening of Everyone Is Lying To You For Money.
010
Reposted by Vish
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.
youtube.com
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
121558
Reposted by Vish
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Under Trump, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been all but destroyed. That means less oversight of shady financial actors — including the booming "Buy Now, Pay Later" industry. Former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra explains how consumers are paying the price.
youtube.com
The Hidden Cost of Buy Now, Pay Later
Is "Buy Now, Pay Later" too good to be true?Former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra shines a light on its hidden costs for bor
4498157
Reposted by Vish
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
My friend @rokhanna.bsky.social is absolutely right. When the President of the United States threatens genocide against millions of innocent people, Democratic leadership should stand in clear moral opposition — not hide behind procedure.
25367931941
Reposted by Vish
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
What was partying with JFK Jr. in the 1990s like? I remember like it was yesterday.
471288138
Reposted by Vish
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
What really drives U.S. foreign policy? Listen to what Bernie Sanders had to say 20 years ago.
23804284
Reposted by Vish
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Don’t believe the lies you hear about immigrant and undocumented workers. The real villains are the greedy corporations that want workers fighting one another while they rake in record profits at all workers’ expense. Former Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su explains.
youtu.be
The Truth About Immigrant Workers
Don’t believe the lies you hear about immigrant and undocumented workers.The real villains are the greedy corporations t
431599516
Reposted by Vish
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.
youtube.com
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
822366
Reposted by Vish
Inequality Media Civic Action @imcivicaction.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
America's so-called "leadership class" has sold us out to Trump in order to pad its own pockets.
youtube.com
Where Are America's Leaders?
On January 6th, 2021, when Trump incited an insurrection, America's corporate leaders rushed to distance themselves from
1027566
Reposted by Vish
Inequality Media Civic Action @imcivicaction.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
The Trump-Republican “Big Beautiful Bill” is actually a Big Ugly Nightmare. Much of what’s included in it will begin in 2026. Here’s what you should know.
youtube.com
Is This Trump’s Biggest Scam Yet?
Robert Reich
123067
Reposted by Vish
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?
youtube.com
Brace Yourself for the AI Bubble
Robert Reich
1327272
Reposted by Vish
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Senator Ruben Gallego has introduced Senate legislation to outlaw surveillance pricing. Surveillance pricing is yet another way for corporations to pull one over on you. Watch former FTC Chair Lina Khan explain the dangers of this shady practice. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cbtUYshYM8
youtube.com
The Shady World of Surveillance Pricing (Ft. Lina Khan)
Robert Reich
6927611060
Reposted by Vish
Jeff Hauser @jeffhauser.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Proud to have @revolvingdoordc.bsky.social alum @merryvishmas.bsky.social making critical points on Bob Reich's podcast Saturday! youtu.be/azIm_JPnd9M?...
youtu.be
Is America Over Trump? | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich
YouTube video by Robert Reich
021
Reposted by Vish
Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
“We’ve seen masked, heavily armed agents in paramilitary garb driving unmarked cars, targeting American citizens based on their skin color,” Gov. Josh Stein said on Sunday. “This is not making us safer. It’s stoking fear and dividing our community.”
03112