Reposted by Author Robert
Some good news to end the year on. The Supreme Court today blocked Trump from sending the National Guard into the Chicago area — finally setting a limit to Trump’s executive power. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/finally-the-supreme-court-stops-trump
December 24, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Some good news to end the year on. The Supreme Court today blocked Trump from sending the National Guard into the Chicago area — finally setting a limit to Trump’s executive power. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/finally-the-supreme-court-stops-trump
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Democracy depends on a fearless and free press.
Corporations or ultra-wealthy individuals with many other business interests should not be allowed to control our media.
They cannot be trusted to prioritize the public’s right to know over their own financial interests.
Corporations or ultra-wealthy individuals with many other business interests should not be allowed to control our media.
They cannot be trusted to prioritize the public’s right to know over their own financial interests.
December 23, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Democracy depends on a fearless and free press.
Corporations or ultra-wealthy individuals with many other business interests should not be allowed to control our media.
They cannot be trusted to prioritize the public’s right to know over their own financial interests.
Corporations or ultra-wealthy individuals with many other business interests should not be allowed to control our media.
They cannot be trusted to prioritize the public’s right to know over their own financial interests.
Reposted by Author Robert
The Kansas City Chiefs are relocating from Missouri to Kansas and getting a new $3 billion stadium.
60 percent of it will be publicly funded — despite the owners boasting a nearly $25 billion net worth.
This isn't the first stadium scam we've seen recently...
60 percent of it will be publicly funded — despite the owners boasting a nearly $25 billion net worth.
This isn't the first stadium scam we've seen recently...
The Sports Stadium Scam | Robert Reich
Robert Reich
youtu.be
December 23, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The Kansas City Chiefs are relocating from Missouri to Kansas and getting a new $3 billion stadium.
60 percent of it will be publicly funded — despite the owners boasting a nearly $25 billion net worth.
This isn't the first stadium scam we've seen recently...
60 percent of it will be publicly funded — despite the owners boasting a nearly $25 billion net worth.
This isn't the first stadium scam we've seen recently...
Reposted by Author Robert
Manufacturing culture wars allows Republicans to sound faux populist without having to address the practical problems faced by most Americans — lack of paid sick leave, unaffordable child care and elder care, stagnant wages, and inadequate housing. Don’t fall for it.
December 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Manufacturing culture wars allows Republicans to sound faux populist without having to address the practical problems faced by most Americans — lack of paid sick leave, unaffordable child care and elder care, stagnant wages, and inadequate housing. Don’t fall for it.
Reposted by Author Robert
346 donors have each shelled out at least $250,000 to Trump-aligned organizations and projects.
At least half have benefited from his policies or actions — including pardons.
Here's what you need to know about Trump's pay-to-pardon scheme. https://youtu.be/NflcWXdV-B0?si=-IZPsTPWFeqOrZIB
At least half have benefited from his policies or actions — including pardons.
Here's what you need to know about Trump's pay-to-pardon scheme. https://youtu.be/NflcWXdV-B0?si=-IZPsTPWFeqOrZIB
Trump’s Pay-to-Pardon Scheme
Robert Reich
youtu.be
December 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
346 donors have each shelled out at least $250,000 to Trump-aligned organizations and projects.
At least half have benefited from his policies or actions — including pardons.
Here's what you need to know about Trump's pay-to-pardon scheme. https://youtu.be/NflcWXdV-B0?si=-IZPsTPWFeqOrZIB
At least half have benefited from his policies or actions — including pardons.
Here's what you need to know about Trump's pay-to-pardon scheme. https://youtu.be/NflcWXdV-B0?si=-IZPsTPWFeqOrZIB
Reposted by Author Robert
Trump has revoked legal status for at least 1.6 million immigrants over the past year by cancelling programs like TPS and student visas.
Remember: these are people who entered the country legally.
Trump never cared about “legal immigration" — just inflicting cruelty.
Remember: these are people who entered the country legally.
Trump never cared about “legal immigration" — just inflicting cruelty.
December 23, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Trump has revoked legal status for at least 1.6 million immigrants over the past year by cancelling programs like TPS and student visas.
Remember: these are people who entered the country legally.
Trump never cared about “legal immigration" — just inflicting cruelty.
Remember: these are people who entered the country legally.
Trump never cared about “legal immigration" — just inflicting cruelty.
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Around 70% of the U.S. economy depends on consumer spending. As wealth concentrates in the richest 10%, the rest of America can’t afford to buy enough to keep the economy running.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
Our Economy Is in Danger. Here’s Why
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 23, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Around 70% of the U.S. economy depends on consumer spending. As wealth concentrates in the richest 10%, the rest of America can’t afford to buy enough to keep the economy running.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
Reposted by Author Robert
20 State AGs have sued Russell Vought for trying to starve the CFPB of funding.
Since 2011, the CFPB has returned over $20B to consumers.
Without the Bureau, financial predators and scammers will have an easier time picking your pocket.
Since 2011, the CFPB has returned over $20B to consumers.
Without the Bureau, financial predators and scammers will have an easier time picking your pocket.
December 23, 2025 at 5:45 PM
20 State AGs have sued Russell Vought for trying to starve the CFPB of funding.
Since 2011, the CFPB has returned over $20B to consumers.
Without the Bureau, financial predators and scammers will have an easier time picking your pocket.
Since 2011, the CFPB has returned over $20B to consumers.
Without the Bureau, financial predators and scammers will have an easier time picking your pocket.
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Trump’s problem is that so many Americans — including his MAGA base — believed that he’d expose a powerful global elite.
But every day it's becoming more and more clear that Trump is part of that global elite.
Expect him to lash out as the walls close in.
But every day it's becoming more and more clear that Trump is part of that global elite.
Expect him to lash out as the walls close in.
December 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Trump’s problem is that so many Americans — including his MAGA base — believed that he’d expose a powerful global elite.
But every day it's becoming more and more clear that Trump is part of that global elite.
Expect him to lash out as the walls close in.
But every day it's becoming more and more clear that Trump is part of that global elite.
Expect him to lash out as the walls close in.
Reposted by Author Robert
The Ellisons want Trump’s support for their hostile takeover of Warner Bros.
But Trump has been unhappy with recent episodes of 60 Minutes — hence the CECOT segment removal.
Business leaders and the press surrendering to Trump is a danger to us all.
A tyrant can't be appeased.
But Trump has been unhappy with recent episodes of 60 Minutes — hence the CECOT segment removal.
Business leaders and the press surrendering to Trump is a danger to us all.
A tyrant can't be appeased.
December 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The Ellisons want Trump’s support for their hostile takeover of Warner Bros.
But Trump has been unhappy with recent episodes of 60 Minutes — hence the CECOT segment removal.
Business leaders and the press surrendering to Trump is a danger to us all.
A tyrant can't be appeased.
But Trump has been unhappy with recent episodes of 60 Minutes — hence the CECOT segment removal.
Business leaders and the press surrendering to Trump is a danger to us all.
A tyrant can't be appeased.
Reposted by Author Robert
Is this one of the greatest scenes in movie history?
I think so — that’s why “It’s a Wonderful Life” is my all-time favorite.
I think so — that’s why “It’s a Wonderful Life” is my all-time favorite.
“It's a Wonderful Life” Tried to Warn Us
Robert Reich
youtu.be
December 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Is this one of the greatest scenes in movie history?
I think so — that’s why “It’s a Wonderful Life” is my all-time favorite.
I think so — that’s why “It’s a Wonderful Life” is my all-time favorite.
Reposted by Author Robert
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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hbwm7LrKW0
Much of what’s included in it will begin in 2026.
Here’s what you should know. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hbwm7LrKW0
Is This Trump’s Biggest Scam Yet?
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hbwm7LrKW0
Much of what’s included in it will begin in 2026.
Here’s what you should know. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hbwm7LrKW0
Reposted by Author Robert
Farewell to CBS News and "60 Minutes." It just went the way of the Washington Post's editorial page
Once you begin surrendering to Trump, he always wants more. You can’t appease a tyrant. Some thoughts...
Once you begin surrendering to Trump, he always wants more. You can’t appease a tyrant. Some thoughts...
December 23, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Farewell to CBS News and "60 Minutes." It just went the way of the Washington Post's editorial page
Once you begin surrendering to Trump, he always wants more. You can’t appease a tyrant. Some thoughts...
Once you begin surrendering to Trump, he always wants more. You can’t appease a tyrant. Some thoughts...
Reposted by Author Robert
Everything is for sale. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/12/22/us/politics/trump-donors-fundraising-benefits.html
Hundreds of Big Post-Election Donors Have Benefited From Trump’s Return to Office
Well into his second term, the president and his allies have continued aggressively raising money. Many donors have inte
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Reposted by Author Robert
Hello? [Cartoon by Rick McKee]
December 22, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Hello? [Cartoon by Rick McKee]
Reposted by Author Robert
Billionaire control of the media is a danger to us all.
December 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Billionaire control of the media is a danger to us all.
Reposted by Author Robert
From time to time I burden you with some personal stuff, based on my belief that our values begin with who we are and where we came from.
I wanted to share some thoughts on what it means to get older. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/you-look-great
I wanted to share some thoughts on what it means to get older. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/you-look-great
December 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
From time to time I burden you with some personal stuff, based on my belief that our values begin with who we are and where we came from.
I wanted to share some thoughts on what it means to get older. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/you-look-great
I wanted to share some thoughts on what it means to get older. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/you-look-great
Reposted by Author Robert
From 2018 to 2024, the tax rate paid by eight major retailers was slashed from 30% to just 17.5%.
The CEOs of those major retailers were paid a collective $1.3 billion.
Meanwhile, the average worker at those stores was paid less than $32,000 in 2024.
Nothing trickled down.
The CEOs of those major retailers were paid a collective $1.3 billion.
Meanwhile, the average worker at those stores was paid less than $32,000 in 2024.
Nothing trickled down.
December 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
From 2018 to 2024, the tax rate paid by eight major retailers was slashed from 30% to just 17.5%.
The CEOs of those major retailers were paid a collective $1.3 billion.
Meanwhile, the average worker at those stores was paid less than $32,000 in 2024.
Nothing trickled down.
The CEOs of those major retailers were paid a collective $1.3 billion.
Meanwhile, the average worker at those stores was paid less than $32,000 in 2024.
Nothing trickled down.
Reposted by Author Robert
I’m old enough to remember when CBS News would never have surrendered to a demagogic president or any other politician. Remember Edward R. Murrow?
December 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I’m old enough to remember when CBS News would never have surrendered to a demagogic president or any other politician. Remember Edward R. Murrow?
Reposted by Author Robert
Millions of Americans are about to see their health insurance costs skyrocket as ACA subsidies expire at the end of the year.
How did Congress respond this week? By heading home for the holidays.
How did Congress respond this week? By heading home for the holidays.
December 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Millions of Americans are about to see their health insurance costs skyrocket as ACA subsidies expire at the end of the year.
How did Congress respond this week? By heading home for the holidays.
How did Congress respond this week? By heading home for the holidays.
Reposted by Author Robert
Trump calls it “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” I have a more accurate description: our political trauma. Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-thought-political-trauma
December 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Trump calls it “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” I have a more accurate description: our political trauma. Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-thought-political-trauma
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SNAP is a lifeline for workers in low-wage jobs.
Meanwhile, CEOs are paid 280x as much as the typical worker.
Don’t be angry at workers for using food stamps.
Be angry at the corporations paying them so little that they need them.
Meanwhile, CEOs are paid 280x as much as the typical worker.
Don’t be angry at workers for using food stamps.
Be angry at the corporations paying them so little that they need them.
December 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
SNAP is a lifeline for workers in low-wage jobs.
Meanwhile, CEOs are paid 280x as much as the typical worker.
Don’t be angry at workers for using food stamps.
Be angry at the corporations paying them so little that they need them.
Meanwhile, CEOs are paid 280x as much as the typical worker.
Don’t be angry at workers for using food stamps.
Be angry at the corporations paying them so little that they need them.
Reposted by Author Robert
Trump’s mental decline is getting worse. Can he be trusted to handle the nuclear codes?
December 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Trump’s mental decline is getting worse. Can he be trusted to handle the nuclear codes?
Reposted by Author Robert
This is why people say our economy is rigged. Watch.
December 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
This is why people say our economy is rigged. Watch.
Reposted by Author Robert
After almost a year of Trump 2.0: What’s it REALLY all about?
Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/after-almost-a-year-of-trump-ii-whats
Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/after-almost-a-year-of-trump-ii-whats
December 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
After almost a year of Trump 2.0: What’s it REALLY all about?
Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/after-almost-a-year-of-trump-ii-whats
Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/after-almost-a-year-of-trump-ii-whats