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As a corporate lobbyist, Trump AG nominee Pam Bondi represented scores of clients facing federal regulatory scrutiny — including Amazon, Uber, and GM.
Her conflicts of interest are alarming.
The Attorney General should be the people's lawyer — not corporate America's.
Her conflicts of interest are alarming.
The Attorney General should be the people's lawyer — not corporate America's.
Watchdogs Call Out Trump AG Pick Pam Bondi's Corporate Lobbying | Common Dreams
One democracy advocate urged senators "to carefully scrutinize Bondi's lobbying record and ask what she will do when the interests of her lobbying clients again clash with the Department of Justice sh...
www.commondreams.org
January 9, 2025 at 9:34 PM
As a corporate lobbyist, Trump AG nominee Pam Bondi represented scores of clients facing federal regulatory scrutiny — including Amazon, Uber, and GM.
Her conflicts of interest are alarming.
The Attorney General should be the people's lawyer — not corporate America's.
Her conflicts of interest are alarming.
The Attorney General should be the people's lawyer — not corporate America's.
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Republicans on the NC Supreme Court just blocked certification of a Democratic justice's election win.
Her GOP opponent is trying to throw out 60,000 ballots cast in November, citing debunked far-right legal theories.
This assault on democracy should be a national scandal.
Her GOP opponent is trying to throw out 60,000 ballots cast in November, citing debunked far-right legal theories.
This assault on democracy should be a national scandal.
'This Should Make Your Blood Boil': Top NC Court Blocks Certification of Democratic Justice's Win | Common Dreams
Republicans on the North Carolina Supreme Court are under fire for blocking certification of incumbent Democratic Justice Allison Riggs' November victory to review GOP challenger Jefferson Griffin's…
www.commondreams.org
January 9, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Republicans on the NC Supreme Court just blocked certification of a Democratic justice's election win.
Her GOP opponent is trying to throw out 60,000 ballots cast in November, citing debunked far-right legal theories.
This assault on democracy should be a national scandal.
Her GOP opponent is trying to throw out 60,000 ballots cast in November, citing debunked far-right legal theories.
This assault on democracy should be a national scandal.
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Folks, we're living in a Second Gilded Age.
It can be easy to feel discouraged, but the First Gilded Age teaches us lessons on how we can fight back.
It can be easy to feel discouraged, but the First Gilded Age teaches us lessons on how we can fight back.
From Robber Barons to Bezos: Is History Repeating Itself? | Robert Reich
We’re now in the Second Gilded Age. As in the first, America’s wealth is in the hands of a few, conspicuous consumption exists alongside homelessness and hun...
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January 10, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Folks, we're living in a Second Gilded Age.
It can be easy to feel discouraged, but the First Gilded Age teaches us lessons on how we can fight back.
It can be easy to feel discouraged, but the First Gilded Age teaches us lessons on how we can fight back.
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Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 charges but won't face any punishment — and will be back in the White House this month.
Nearly 800 prisoners are now helping to battle Los Angeles fires, making as little as $5.80 per day.
A tale of two justice systems.
Nearly 800 prisoners are now helping to battle Los Angeles fires, making as little as $5.80 per day.
A tale of two justice systems.
Nearly 800 prisoners now helping to battle Los Angeles fires
Incarcerated firefighters working to battle the widespread Los Angeles brush fires are paid between $5.80 and $10.24 per day, plus $1 for active emergencies.
abcnews.go.com
January 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 charges but won't face any punishment — and will be back in the White House this month.
Nearly 800 prisoners are now helping to battle Los Angeles fires, making as little as $5.80 per day.
A tale of two justice systems.
Nearly 800 prisoners are now helping to battle Los Angeles fires, making as little as $5.80 per day.
A tale of two justice systems.
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Trump and his MAGA allies are already targeting the four major pillars of resistance to Trump during his first term.
As we prepare for Trump’s second regime, it’s important to do what we can to protect and fortify these four centers of opposition.
As we prepare for Trump’s second regime, it’s important to do what we can to protect and fortify these four centers of opposition.
How Trump seeks to destroy the four major pillars of resistance
But we lose only if we stop fighting
robertreich.substack.com
January 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Trump and his MAGA allies are already targeting the four major pillars of resistance to Trump during his first term.
As we prepare for Trump’s second regime, it’s important to do what we can to protect and fortify these four centers of opposition.
As we prepare for Trump’s second regime, it’s important to do what we can to protect and fortify these four centers of opposition.
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57 companies are responsible for 80% of global greenhouse gas emissions since 2016.
These companies include fossil fuel giants like Chevron, Shell, and BP, who have been raking in record profits.
The profits of Big Oil should not be more important than the future of our planet.
These companies include fossil fuel giants like Chevron, Shell, and BP, who have been raking in record profits.
The profits of Big Oil should not be more important than the future of our planet.
Just 57 companies linked to 80% of greenhouse gas emissions since 2016
Analysis reveals many big producers increased output of fossil fuels and related emissions in seven years after Paris climate deal
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2025 at 11:33 PM
57 companies are responsible for 80% of global greenhouse gas emissions since 2016.
These companies include fossil fuel giants like Chevron, Shell, and BP, who have been raking in record profits.
The profits of Big Oil should not be more important than the future of our planet.
These companies include fossil fuel giants like Chevron, Shell, and BP, who have been raking in record profits.
The profits of Big Oil should not be more important than the future of our planet.
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Deadly L.A. wildfires.
Trump's get-out-of-jail free card.
The revenge of the tech oligarchs.
We're looking at the week that was — and what's ahead — on today's Coffee Klatch.
Trump's get-out-of-jail free card.
The revenge of the tech oligarchs.
We're looking at the week that was — and what's ahead — on today's Coffee Klatch.
The First Felon President | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich
Deadly L.A. wildfires.Trump's get-out-of-jail free card.The revenge of the tech oligarchs.We're looking at the week that was — and what's ahead — on today's ...
youtu.be
January 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Deadly L.A. wildfires.
Trump's get-out-of-jail free card.
The revenge of the tech oligarchs.
We're looking at the week that was — and what's ahead — on today's Coffee Klatch.
Trump's get-out-of-jail free card.
The revenge of the tech oligarchs.
We're looking at the week that was — and what's ahead — on today's Coffee Klatch.
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Reminder that the estimated cost of extending the Trump tax cuts is at least $5 trillion — more than twice the amount DOGE originally stated it would cut in “wasteful” government spending.
Republicans gear up for the coming battle over $5 trillion tax cut's costs
Republicans are united on extending the 2017 tax cuts, but at odds on how to offset the cost.
www.cnbc.com
January 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Reminder that the estimated cost of extending the Trump tax cuts is at least $5 trillion — more than twice the amount DOGE originally stated it would cut in “wasteful” government spending.
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Thanks to increased IRS funding:
- Average wait times for callers are down by 25 minutes
-$1.1B in back taxes from millionaires have been recovered
-Taxpayers have saved millions by using IRS Direct File
Remember this as the GOP tries to slash the agency's funding.
- Average wait times for callers are down by 25 minutes
-$1.1B in back taxes from millionaires have been recovered
-Taxpayers have saved millions by using IRS Direct File
Remember this as the GOP tries to slash the agency's funding.
Republicans’ Assault on IRS Resources Gives Away Their Fake Populist Game
They should back the Democrats’ funding infusion, not keep cutting it.
www.thebulwark.com
January 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Thanks to increased IRS funding:
- Average wait times for callers are down by 25 minutes
-$1.1B in back taxes from millionaires have been recovered
-Taxpayers have saved millions by using IRS Direct File
Remember this as the GOP tries to slash the agency's funding.
- Average wait times for callers are down by 25 minutes
-$1.1B in back taxes from millionaires have been recovered
-Taxpayers have saved millions by using IRS Direct File
Remember this as the GOP tries to slash the agency's funding.
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Trump has tapped Ken Kies, a lobbyist for Microsoft and other huge corporate interests, to fill a key tax policy role at the Treasury Department.
His hiring means Big Business will have yet another ally on the inside to craft Trump's next round of trickle-down tax cuts.
His hiring means Big Business will have yet another ally on the inside to craft Trump's next round of trickle-down tax cuts.
Trump Picks Corporate Lobbyist for Key Tax Policy Role | Common Dreams
Ken Kies has a client list that includes Microsoft, which stands to benefit from the president-elect's proposed corporate tax cut to the tune of $4 billion per year.
www.commondreams.org
January 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Trump has tapped Ken Kies, a lobbyist for Microsoft and other huge corporate interests, to fill a key tax policy role at the Treasury Department.
His hiring means Big Business will have yet another ally on the inside to craft Trump's next round of trickle-down tax cuts.
His hiring means Big Business will have yet another ally on the inside to craft Trump's next round of trickle-down tax cuts.
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What I always hear: “We can’t afford to pay our workers more than $15 an hour.”
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
January 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
What I always hear: “We can’t afford to pay our workers more than $15 an hour.”
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
What I never hear: “We can’t afford to pay our CEO millions of dollars a year.”
Funny how that works.
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The GOP takeover of Congress. The debate over H-1B visas. The legacy of Jimmy Carter.
On the first Coffee Klatch of 2025, we cover some of the week’s biggest news.
Join us. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVsN...
On the first Coffee Klatch of 2025, we cover some of the week’s biggest news.
Join us. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVsN...
Will Anything Stop Trump? | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich
YouTube video by Robert Reich
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January 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The GOP takeover of Congress. The debate over H-1B visas. The legacy of Jimmy Carter.
On the first Coffee Klatch of 2025, we cover some of the week’s biggest news.
Join us. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVsN...
On the first Coffee Klatch of 2025, we cover some of the week’s biggest news.
Join us. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVsN...
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Remember: If we allow ourselves to fall into fatalism, or wallow in disappointment, or become resigned to what is rather than what should be, we will lose the long game.
The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.
The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.
January 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Remember: If we allow ourselves to fall into fatalism, or wallow in disappointment, or become resigned to what is rather than what should be, we will lose the long game.
The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.
The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.
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Ultra-wealthy elites. Political corruption. Corporate monopolies. Anti-immigrant nativism. Vast inequality.
These problems aren’t new. In the late 1800s, they dominated the country during America’s first Gilded Age.
We overcame these abuses then, and we can do so again.
These problems aren’t new. In the late 1800s, they dominated the country during America’s first Gilded Age.
We overcame these abuses then, and we can do so again.
Let's Make Trump the Last Gasp of America's Second Gilded Age | Common Dreams
The challenge is the same as it was at the start of the 20th century: To fight for an economy and a democracy that works for all rather than the few.
www.commondreams.org
January 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Ultra-wealthy elites. Political corruption. Corporate monopolies. Anti-immigrant nativism. Vast inequality.
These problems aren’t new. In the late 1800s, they dominated the country during America’s first Gilded Age.
We overcame these abuses then, and we can do so again.
These problems aren’t new. In the late 1800s, they dominated the country during America’s first Gilded Age.
We overcame these abuses then, and we can do so again.
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Three Republican federal judges struck down net neutrality protections this week, citing the Supreme Court's recent ruling ending Chevron doctrine.
Here's why that ruling was a huge power grab by corporate interests.
Here's why that ruling was a huge power grab by corporate interests.
Corporations Have Been Salivating Over This SCOTUS Decision | Robert Reich
The Supreme Court is hearing two cases that could upend federal regulations designed to protect us.Big corporations are salivating for a ruling that goes the...
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January 5, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Three Republican federal judges struck down net neutrality protections this week, citing the Supreme Court's recent ruling ending Chevron doctrine.
Here's why that ruling was a huge power grab by corporate interests.
Here's why that ruling was a huge power grab by corporate interests.
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January 6, 2021, should live in infamy, as should Trump. robertreich.substack.com/p/today-shal...
A day that shall live in infamy, as should Donald J. Trump
The last time a presidential vote was certified, the losing incumbent attempted a coup against the United States. We must never forget his treachery.
robertreich.substack.com
January 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM
January 6, 2021, should live in infamy, as should Trump. robertreich.substack.com/p/today-shal...
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Millennials and Gen Z are not "lazy" or "entitled."
The system is rigged against them.
The system is rigged against them.
Why Young People Are Broke
Robert Reich debunks the myth that millennials and generation Z are lazy, and breaks down why young people aren't doing as well as their parents.Watch More: ...
www.youtube.com
January 6, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Millennials and Gen Z are not "lazy" or "entitled."
The system is rigged against them.
The system is rigged against them.
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When billionaires take control of our most vital platforms for communication, it’s not a win for free speech.
It’s a win for oligarchy.
It’s a win for oligarchy.
Ann Telnaes resigned after the Washington Post editorial page killed her cartoon. It’s worth a share.
Big Tech executives are bending the knee to Donald Trump and it’s no surprise why: Billionaires like Jeff Bezos like paying a lower tax rate than a public school teacher.
Big Tech executives are bending the knee to Donald Trump and it’s no surprise why: Billionaires like Jeff Bezos like paying a lower tax rate than a public school teacher.
January 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
When billionaires take control of our most vital platforms for communication, it’s not a win for free speech.
It’s a win for oligarchy.
It’s a win for oligarchy.
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CEO pay is up 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 24%.
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
The typical Fortune 500 CEO had already made more money by January 2nd than the average US worker will make this entire year.
January 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
CEO pay is up 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 24%.
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
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The Senate will soon hold hearings on Trump’s Cabinet picks. At least four are dangerously unqualified.
Will Senate Republicans have enough integrity to vote against them?
Some thoughts.
Will Senate Republicans have enough integrity to vote against them?
Some thoughts.
Advice and consent or total submission?
The Senate will soon hold hearings on Trump’s Cabinet picks. At least four are dangerously unqualified. Will Senate Republicans have enough integrity to vote against them?
robertreich.substack.com
January 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The Senate will soon hold hearings on Trump’s Cabinet picks. At least four are dangerously unqualified.
Will Senate Republicans have enough integrity to vote against them?
Some thoughts.
Will Senate Republicans have enough integrity to vote against them?
Some thoughts.
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Ginni Thomas was involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Yet Clarence Thomas didn't recuse himself from Trump's immunity case, Trump's Colorado ballot case, or a majority of other cases related to Jan 6.
Still wondering why SCOTUS needs an enforceable code of ethics?
Yet Clarence Thomas didn't recuse himself from Trump's immunity case, Trump's Colorado ballot case, or a majority of other cases related to Jan 6.
Still wondering why SCOTUS needs an enforceable code of ethics?
January 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Ginni Thomas was involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Yet Clarence Thomas didn't recuse himself from Trump's immunity case, Trump's Colorado ballot case, or a majority of other cases related to Jan 6.
Still wondering why SCOTUS needs an enforceable code of ethics?
Yet Clarence Thomas didn't recuse himself from Trump's immunity case, Trump's Colorado ballot case, or a majority of other cases related to Jan 6.
Still wondering why SCOTUS needs an enforceable code of ethics?
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Four years after the storming of the Capitol, one thing is clear: Donald Trump faced absolutely no accountability for inciting an insurrection.
January 6th, Four Years Later
Four years after the storming of the Capitol, one thing is clear: Donald Trump faced absolutely no accountability for inciting an insurrection.
www.youtube.com
January 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Four years after the storming of the Capitol, one thing is clear: Donald Trump faced absolutely no accountability for inciting an insurrection.
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Donors to Trump's inaugural fund:
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: $1M
- Amazon: $1M
- Meta: $1M
- Uber & its CEO Dara Khosrowshahi: $1M each
- Apple CEO Tim Cook: $1M
This is chump change to the tech oligarchs, but it sends a clear message that they will do Trump's bidding.
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: $1M
- Amazon: $1M
- Meta: $1M
- Uber & its CEO Dara Khosrowshahi: $1M each
- Apple CEO Tim Cook: $1M
This is chump change to the tech oligarchs, but it sends a clear message that they will do Trump's bidding.
Donald Trump's inaugural fund is getting almost $150 million. Here are some of its donors
Tech giants and Wall Street leaders are writing million-dollar checks despite past conflicts with the president-elect
qz.com
January 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Donors to Trump's inaugural fund:
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: $1M
- Amazon: $1M
- Meta: $1M
- Uber & its CEO Dara Khosrowshahi: $1M each
- Apple CEO Tim Cook: $1M
This is chump change to the tech oligarchs, but it sends a clear message that they will do Trump's bidding.
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: $1M
- Amazon: $1M
- Meta: $1M
- Uber & its CEO Dara Khosrowshahi: $1M each
- Apple CEO Tim Cook: $1M
This is chump change to the tech oligarchs, but it sends a clear message that they will do Trump's bidding.
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The Trump-GOP agenda:
- Giving tax cuts to the wealthy and big corporations.
- Cutting vital programs like food stamps and Medicaid.
- Closing the Department of Education.
- Scapegoating immigrants and transgender people.
Does this sound like a working families agenda to you?
- Giving tax cuts to the wealthy and big corporations.
- Cutting vital programs like food stamps and Medicaid.
- Closing the Department of Education.
- Scapegoating immigrants and transgender people.
Does this sound like a working families agenda to you?
January 7, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The Trump-GOP agenda:
- Giving tax cuts to the wealthy and big corporations.
- Cutting vital programs like food stamps and Medicaid.
- Closing the Department of Education.
- Scapegoating immigrants and transgender people.
Does this sound like a working families agenda to you?
- Giving tax cuts to the wealthy and big corporations.
- Cutting vital programs like food stamps and Medicaid.
- Closing the Department of Education.
- Scapegoating immigrants and transgender people.
Does this sound like a working families agenda to you?