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Trump and the GOP's real base of support — billionaires, Big Oil, Big Tech, Crypto, and Wall Street — know that the midterms may limit what they can get away with in the future. Vote accordingly. www.politico.com/news/2026/10/16/re…

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My colleagues at Inequality Media have been giving Trump a fright with billboards exposing his failed record across the country — including in his own backyard of Mar-a-Lago. Learn more at www.trumptrickortreat.com

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Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Tesla paid just 4.9% of their profits in federal corporate taxes in 2025. They've seen their collective tax bill drop by $95B thanks to two rounds of Trump tax cuts. Meanwhile, tech layoffs in 2026 have already surpassed 2025. Trickle-down economics was always a scam.

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This chart about data center construction blew my mind. Watch.

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The Democrats’ focus on affordability seems to be a winning strategy (we’ll know for sure in a little over two weeks). But we mustn’t lose sight of the moral squalor at the core of the Trump regime. robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-m…

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What do all these corporations have in common? Nvidia Apple Google Lockheed Martin Microsoft Palantir They all donated at least $10 million to Trump’s vanity ballroom — and they all stand to benefit from his policies. Is this Trump’s most corrupt grift yet?

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Trump says you should vote for Republicans in the midterms to put "America First." He doesn't have a clue what that phrase ACTUALLY means. Let me explain.

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The goal of sane people must be to defund Elon Musk and get him as far away from politics as possible. robertreich.substack.com/p/defund-m…

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Do we owe each other anything as members of the same society? This is the first question we have to ask ourselves if we want to understand inequality.

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October 17 is a nationwide NO KINGS day of action ahead of the midterms. There are rallies taking place all over the country to promote early voting and make sure every eligible voter has a plan, knows their options, and is ready to make their voice count. Find an event: www.nokings.org

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Wishing a speedy recovery to Pope Leo XIV. He continues to serve the world as a much needed source of moral authority when many leaders, at home and abroad, are abdicating their responsibilities.

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Super PACs & dark money groups have spent $2B+ on this year's elections — the most ever for a midterm cycle. That includes hundreds of millions in misleading ads from AIPAC, crypto, AI, and Elon Musk's political machine. But organized people can still defeat organized money.

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In 2024, Trump campaigned on "ending inflation on Day One." Two years later, the affordability crisis is even worse than when he returned to office — thanks to his policies.

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Democrats will have their hands full if they take back control of Congress. @timothysnyder.bsky.social argues that there’s one issue they must take on first — or else they’re handing Trump a massive gift.

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There's exactly three weeks to go until Election Day. It's never too late to start fighting Trump's fascism. Here are some ideas.

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Trump has canceled Biden-era law enforcement actions against 200+ corporations accused of wrongdoing, according to Public Citizen. Corporations that have benefited have previously given $210 million in contributions and pledges to Trump's super PAC and GOP PACs. Everything is for sale.

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Before you cast your midterm ballot, remember that THIS is what Trump is spending YOUR money on.

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If Democrats regain control of Congress, they will need to focus not only on alleviating high prices but also on eliminating a major cause of those high prices — Trump's pay-to-play corruption and cronyism. robertreich.substack.com/p/the-cruc…

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I urge you to support Ilhan Omar’s campaign for reelection. If Democrats regain control of the House, they must investigate this flagrant abuse of power against her by Trump, Vance, and the Department of Justice. robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-a…

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Trump is angrier, more erratic, and more dangerous than ever — and those closest to him know it. How close are we to his own cabinet using the 25th Amendment against him? Here's how it might go down.

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J.D. Vance made a fool of himself trying to define socialism. Luckily, a growing majority of Americans aren't falling for his pathetic red-baiting scare tactics.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

How can we truly understand our history if we’re only hearing part of the story? Watch this clip from our new film THE WORK IN PROGRESS. Find a screening here: theworkinprogressfilm.com

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

What do the people of Hawaii, the final state to join the union, think the future holds for America? Complicated answers to tough questions. Our new film, THE WORK IN PROGRESS, is in theaters now: theworkinprogressfilm.com

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

If all goes well in a few weeks (I write these words with a mixture of hope and trepidation), we will have a chance to start anew, to plunge into the work of rebuilding what has been destroyed. But also to go beyond rebuilding. robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-t…

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Before you cast your midterm ballot, look at this graph and think about what Republicans are letting Trump get away with.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Here are all the ways Trump and Republicans have made your life expensive again.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Billionaire families have spent $1.7 BILLION on the 2026 midterms so far — a 5,200% increase since the 2010 midterms. Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day. Big Money is the root of our dysfunction.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Blame Biden. Blame Obama. Blame Democrats in Congress. Trump can deflect all he wants, but the buck will still stop with him after November 3rd.

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Trump has denied disaster relief for Illinois following severe storms in August. Trump approved a request from Indiana for damage resulting from the same storms. One is a "blue state." The other is a "red state." No other president has politicized natural disasters the way that Trump has.

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What happens when Americans really listen to one another? It’s probably not what you expect. Next week I’ll be at UC Berkeley for a special screening and discussion of our new film, THE WORK IN PROGRESS. Tickets are on sale now. Hope to see you there. secure-tickets.berkeley.edu/33625/3…

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22 California billionaires have spent a combined $150 million so far to defeat Prop 40. By spending their fortunes trying to stop California from taxing billionaires, they're making the argument for a billionaire wealth tax more clearly and articulately than anyone else possibly could.

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Are we really splitting into two different Americas? If so, why? And who is really to blame?

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If you’re wondering who exactly Trump and Republicans are looking out for…it’s probably not you. (@itep.org) itep.org/impact-of-trump-policies-o…

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Rarely has a person been so enmeshed in the workings (or one might say, dysfunctions) of our current political-economic-media-influence system as Kimberly Guilfoyle. Let me explain...https://robertreich.substack.com/p/pay-to-play-to-play-to-pay

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Remember: Tariffs aren't paid by other countries. They're eventually paid by us at the check out line. It's up to us to make sure Trump and MAGA Republicans pay for them during the midterms, too. www.cnbc.com/2026/10/08/inflation-t…

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If protesting didn't work, would those in power be doing everything they can right now to vilify protestors and crack down on free speech? Activist and author Annie Leonard offers an important history lesson on why protest is so important — and why it's needed now more than ever.

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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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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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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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Monopolization: great for executives, terrible for everyone else.

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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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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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