Berkeley Bernard Reich
@berkbobben.bsky.social
American professor, author, lawyer, former Secretary of Labor
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Your activism will be even more important this year.
Here are 10 crucial things you can do in 2026. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-you-can-do-in-2026
Here are 10 crucial things you can do in 2026. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-you-can-do-in-2026
10 Crucial Things You Can Do in 2026
Your activism will be even more important this year
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January 4, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Your activism will be even more important this year.
Here are 10 crucial things you can do in 2026. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-you-can-do-in-2026
Here are 10 crucial things you can do in 2026. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-you-can-do-in-2026
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Cartoon by Nick Anderson
January 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Cartoon by Nick Anderson
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So the the FIFA Peace Prize truly was meaningless after all?
January 3, 2026 at 4:19 PM
So the the FIFA Peace Prize truly was meaningless after all?
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Trump says we need to go after drug cartels.
Meanwhile, he disbanded a DOJ task force that took them on.
And he pardoned a former Honduran president convicted of drug trafficking.
Trump doesn't care about drugs — he wants to be able to declare war on anyone he labels an enemy.
It's a power grab.
Meanwhile, he disbanded a DOJ task force that took them on.
And he pardoned a former Honduran president convicted of drug trafficking.
Trump doesn't care about drugs — he wants to be able to declare war on anyone he labels an enemy.
It's a power grab.
January 3, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Trump says we need to go after drug cartels.
Meanwhile, he disbanded a DOJ task force that took them on.
And he pardoned a former Honduran president convicted of drug trafficking.
Trump doesn't care about drugs — he wants to be able to declare war on anyone he labels an enemy.
It's a power grab.
Meanwhile, he disbanded a DOJ task force that took them on.
And he pardoned a former Honduran president convicted of drug trafficking.
Trump doesn't care about drugs — he wants to be able to declare war on anyone he labels an enemy.
It's a power grab.
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Mamdani. The midterms. MAGA’s last gasp.
We discuss the new year (and some recent stories you may have missed) on a brand new episode of the Coffee Klatch.
Join us — and let us know your hopes and fears for 2026 in the comments.
We discuss the new year (and some recent stories you may have missed) on a brand new episode of the Coffee Klatch.
Join us — and let us know your hopes and fears for 2026 in the comments.
The Mamdani Movement Is Here | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich
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January 3, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Mamdani. The midterms. MAGA’s last gasp.
We discuss the new year (and some recent stories you may have missed) on a brand new episode of the Coffee Klatch.
Join us — and let us know your hopes and fears for 2026 in the comments.
We discuss the new year (and some recent stories you may have missed) on a brand new episode of the Coffee Klatch.
Join us — and let us know your hopes and fears for 2026 in the comments.
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Trump's troops are making federal cases out of low-level arrests — such as possession of an open container — in DC.
Meanwhile, his administration has rolled back enforcement actions against 165 lawbreaking corporations since January.
"Tough on crime."
Meanwhile, his administration has rolled back enforcement actions against 165 lawbreaking corporations since January.
"Tough on crime."
August 25, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Trump's troops are making federal cases out of low-level arrests — such as possession of an open container — in DC.
Meanwhile, his administration has rolled back enforcement actions against 165 lawbreaking corporations since January.
"Tough on crime."
Meanwhile, his administration has rolled back enforcement actions against 165 lawbreaking corporations since January.
"Tough on crime."
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The battle of our day is no longer about Democrats versus Republicans or left versus right.
The choice right now is democracy or dictatorship. And we're sliding faster than I ever thought possible into the latter.
Everyone must choose which side they’re on.
The choice right now is democracy or dictatorship. And we're sliding faster than I ever thought possible into the latter.
Everyone must choose which side they’re on.
August 25, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The battle of our day is no longer about Democrats versus Republicans or left versus right.
The choice right now is democracy or dictatorship. And we're sliding faster than I ever thought possible into the latter.
Everyone must choose which side they’re on.
The choice right now is democracy or dictatorship. And we're sliding faster than I ever thought possible into the latter.
Everyone must choose which side they’re on.
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Voters in red states have recently passed ballot measures securing paid sick leave, abortion access, higher wages, & more.
Just this year, Republican state legislators advanced 148 bills undermining ballot measures.
We must defend our democracy from statehouses to the White House.
Just this year, Republican state legislators advanced 148 bills undermining ballot measures.
We must defend our democracy from statehouses to the White House.
Report Details a Doubling of GOP-Led Attacks on Democracy in 2025 | Common Dreams
As Missouri House Republicans advanced new limits for citizen
initiative petitions, the Fairness project revealed that
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September 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Voters in red states have recently passed ballot measures securing paid sick leave, abortion access, higher wages, & more.
Just this year, Republican state legislators advanced 148 bills undermining ballot measures.
We must defend our democracy from statehouses to the White House.
Just this year, Republican state legislators advanced 148 bills undermining ballot measures.
We must defend our democracy from statehouses to the White House.
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If we really want to “make America healthy again,” we’d have Medicare for All.
March 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
If we really want to “make America healthy again,” we’d have Medicare for All.
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On this day in 1911,146 workers died in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire.
The bosses responsible were never held accountable for the awful working conditions that sparked the blaze.
Remember this today as politicians and their corporate backers attack workplace safety.
The bosses responsible were never held accountable for the awful working conditions that sparked the blaze.
Remember this today as politicians and their corporate backers attack workplace safety.
March 25, 2025 at 7:31 PM
On this day in 1911,146 workers died in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire.
The bosses responsible were never held accountable for the awful working conditions that sparked the blaze.
Remember this today as politicians and their corporate backers attack workplace safety.
The bosses responsible were never held accountable for the awful working conditions that sparked the blaze.
Remember this today as politicians and their corporate backers attack workplace safety.
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Elon Musk's PACs have spent millions backing Trump loyalist Brad Schimel in Wisconsin's Supreme Court race.
If Schimel wins, the court could uphold a total abortion ban, attacks on unions, and gerrymandered maps — and change state law to benefit Tesla.
Watch.
If Schimel wins, the court could uphold a total abortion ban, attacks on unions, and gerrymandered maps — and change state law to benefit Tesla.
Watch.
March 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Elon Musk's PACs have spent millions backing Trump loyalist Brad Schimel in Wisconsin's Supreme Court race.
If Schimel wins, the court could uphold a total abortion ban, attacks on unions, and gerrymandered maps — and change state law to benefit Tesla.
Watch.
If Schimel wins, the court could uphold a total abortion ban, attacks on unions, and gerrymandered maps — and change state law to benefit Tesla.
Watch.
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Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. On Saturday, April 5, millions of Americans are mobilizing to show it doesn’t. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/april-5-hands-off-our-healthcare
April 1, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. On Saturday, April 5, millions of Americans are mobilizing to show it doesn’t. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/april-5-hands-off-our-healthcare
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The wages of the richest 1% have skyrocketed 182% since 1979.
Meanwhile, the wages of the bottom 90% have seen just 44% growth.
Trickle down economics was always a hoax.
Meanwhile, the wages of the bottom 90% have seen just 44% growth.
Trickle down economics was always a hoax.
April 1, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The wages of the richest 1% have skyrocketed 182% since 1979.
Meanwhile, the wages of the bottom 90% have seen just 44% growth.
Trickle down economics was always a hoax.
Meanwhile, the wages of the bottom 90% have seen just 44% growth.
Trickle down economics was always a hoax.
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My friend and fellow former Labor Secretary Julie Su has a must-read report on how DOGE's cuts hurt workers.
Over 40 DOL offices that inspect workplace safety have been closed — and staff investigating child labor and wage theft are on the chopping block.
Over 40 DOL offices that inspect workplace safety have been closed — and staff investigating child labor and wage theft are on the chopping block.
What Cuts to the Department of Labor Will Mean for You
Imagine this: Thirteen-year-old children working the night shift cleaning the kill floors of meatpacking plants, their small hands barely able to hold the
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April 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
My friend and fellow former Labor Secretary Julie Su has a must-read report on how DOGE's cuts hurt workers.
Over 40 DOL offices that inspect workplace safety have been closed — and staff investigating child labor and wage theft are on the chopping block.
Over 40 DOL offices that inspect workplace safety have been closed — and staff investigating child labor and wage theft are on the chopping block.
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What’s really going on with the economy?
I believe Trump and his billionaire buddies — the American oligarchy — have a plan.
They want a recession. robertreich.substack.com/p/why-trump-...
I believe Trump and his billionaire buddies — the American oligarchy — have a plan.
They want a recession. robertreich.substack.com/p/why-trump-...
Why we’ll have a recession
Trump wants to get it over early in his term, so he and his fellow billionaires can buy up everything cheap and then enjoy the ride upward
robertreich.substack.com
April 8, 2025 at 12:10 AM
What’s really going on with the economy?
I believe Trump and his billionaire buddies — the American oligarchy — have a plan.
They want a recession. robertreich.substack.com/p/why-trump-...
I believe Trump and his billionaire buddies — the American oligarchy — have a plan.
They want a recession. robertreich.substack.com/p/why-trump-...
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I’ve been around politics for nearly 50 years, trying my best to stand up for the little guy. But my generation of Baby Boomers failed to stop the bullies.
In my new memoir, Coming Up Short, I examine what went wrong — and what our children can do to build a better America.
In my new memoir, Coming Up Short, I examine what went wrong — and what our children can do to build a better America.
Announcing my book
Friends,
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April 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
I’ve been around politics for nearly 50 years, trying my best to stand up for the little guy. But my generation of Baby Boomers failed to stop the bullies.
In my new memoir, Coming Up Short, I examine what went wrong — and what our children can do to build a better America.
In my new memoir, Coming Up Short, I examine what went wrong — and what our children can do to build a better America.
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The 500 richest people in the world added $304B to their combined net worth yesterday after Trump's tariff pause.
Meanwhile, retirees, small businesses, and workers are still reeling from the mess.
Trump's actions feel chaotic until you see who really comes out on top.
Meanwhile, retirees, small businesses, and workers are still reeling from the mess.
Trump's actions feel chaotic until you see who really comes out on top.
April 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The 500 richest people in the world added $304B to their combined net worth yesterday after Trump's tariff pause.
Meanwhile, retirees, small businesses, and workers are still reeling from the mess.
Trump's actions feel chaotic until you see who really comes out on top.
Meanwhile, retirees, small businesses, and workers are still reeling from the mess.
Trump's actions feel chaotic until you see who really comes out on top.
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The stock portfolios of more than two dozen members of Congress outperformed the market in 2024.
This isn't due to luck or skill.
Lawmakers can use privileged information to trade stocks while they’re supposed to be working for you.
Make no mistake, it’s legalized corruption.
This isn't due to luck or skill.
Lawmakers can use privileged information to trade stocks while they’re supposed to be working for you.
Make no mistake, it’s legalized corruption.
April 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The stock portfolios of more than two dozen members of Congress outperformed the market in 2024.
This isn't due to luck or skill.
Lawmakers can use privileged information to trade stocks while they’re supposed to be working for you.
Make no mistake, it’s legalized corruption.
This isn't due to luck or skill.
Lawmakers can use privileged information to trade stocks while they’re supposed to be working for you.
Make no mistake, it’s legalized corruption.
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The United States is the richest country in the history of the world. But who benefits from those riches?
Consider: the richest 10% of Americans hold nearly 70% of the nation’s wealth – while the bottom 50% hold just 3%.
See the problem?
Consider: the richest 10% of Americans hold nearly 70% of the nation’s wealth – while the bottom 50% hold just 3%.
See the problem?
April 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The United States is the richest country in the history of the world. But who benefits from those riches?
Consider: the richest 10% of Americans hold nearly 70% of the nation’s wealth – while the bottom 50% hold just 3%.
See the problem?
Consider: the richest 10% of Americans hold nearly 70% of the nation’s wealth – while the bottom 50% hold just 3%.
See the problem?
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Under the Trump budget plan just passed by Congress, a staggering 70% of House Republicans would personally financially benefit from extending major tax loopholes.
More money for them, paid for by cuts to YOUR benefits.
More money for them, paid for by cuts to YOUR benefits.
April 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Under the Trump budget plan just passed by Congress, a staggering 70% of House Republicans would personally financially benefit from extending major tax loopholes.
More money for them, paid for by cuts to YOUR benefits.
More money for them, paid for by cuts to YOUR benefits.
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15 years ago the Supreme Court decided corporations are people under the First Amendment.
Today, billionaire political spending is up 160-fold since that ruling.
Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day.
Today, billionaire political spending is up 160-fold since that ruling.
Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day.
April 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
15 years ago the Supreme Court decided corporations are people under the First Amendment.
Today, billionaire political spending is up 160-fold since that ruling.
Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day.
Today, billionaire political spending is up 160-fold since that ruling.
Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day.
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If Trump can claim a "national emergency" to disappear legal residents without due process, what’s to stop him from doing the same to U.S. citizens who oppose him?
No one is safe — not even people legally in the country, possibly not even American citizens.
Fascism is here.
No one is safe — not even people legally in the country, possibly not even American citizens.
Fascism is here.
April 13, 2025 at 11:30 PM
If Trump can claim a "national emergency" to disappear legal residents without due process, what’s to stop him from doing the same to U.S. citizens who oppose him?
No one is safe — not even people legally in the country, possibly not even American citizens.
Fascism is here.
No one is safe — not even people legally in the country, possibly not even American citizens.
Fascism is here.
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Trump wants to spend $45B to expand ICE detention — and let the private prison companies who bankrolled his campaign run at least a half dozen new detention centers.
This won't make us safer, but it will make the border-industrial complex even richer.
This won't make us safer, but it will make the border-industrial complex even richer.
The Truth About the U.S. Border | Robert Reich
The full story about immigration you aren't getting from politicians and the media. Watch More: The Military-Industrial
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April 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Trump wants to spend $45B to expand ICE detention — and let the private prison companies who bankrolled his campaign run at least a half dozen new detention centers.
This won't make us safer, but it will make the border-industrial complex even richer.
This won't make us safer, but it will make the border-industrial complex even richer.
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Today seems like a good day to remind you that Trump's 2017 tax cuts — which he's now trying to make permanent — were trickle-down economics on steroids. youtu.be/XdzzvRJM4eY?...
Trump's Tax Cuts Were Worse than We Thought
YouTube video by Robert Reich
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April 15, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Today seems like a good day to remind you that Trump's 2017 tax cuts — which he's now trying to make permanent — were trickle-down economics on steroids. youtu.be/XdzzvRJM4eY?...