Tag Archives: Robert Reich

The Dems Govern, the GOP Attacks

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Arlen Grossman

Voters can replace a party that knows how to fight with one that knows how to govern By Robert Reich/ The Guardian/ August 16, 2020 The Democratic party is basically a governing party, organized around developing and implementing public policies. … Continue reading →

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TRUMP’S DIRTY TRICKS

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Arlen Grossman

Trump bruised as polls favour Biden – but experts warn of risk of dirty tricks By Robert Reich/ The Guardian/ June 28, 2020   Donald Trump will do anything to be re-elected. His opponents are limited because they believe in … Continue reading →

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Freefall Economy

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Arlen Grossman

The US is on the edge of the economic precipice – Trump may push it over By Robert Reich/ The Guardian/ December 23, 2018 On Friday, Donald Trump said: “We are totally prepared for a very long shutdown.” It was … Continue reading →

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Why We Can’t Take Care of Our People

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Arlen Grossman
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Why Wages Are Going Nowhere

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Arlen Grossman

  Why Do 80% of Americans Say They Are Living Paycheck to Paycheck? By Robert Reich/ RobertReich.org/ July 30, 2018 The official rate of unemployment in America has plunged to a remarkably low 3.8%. The Federal Reserve forecasts that the … Continue reading →

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Has It Gotten This Bad?

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Arlen Grossman

  Trump’s Divide-and-Conquer Strategy By Robert Reich/ robertreich.org/ February 4, 2018 If Robert Mueller finds that Trump colluded with Russia to fix the 2016 election, or even if Trump fires Mueller before he makes such a finding, Trump’s supporters will … Continue reading →

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The Triumph of the Oligarchy

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Arlen Grossman

By Robert Reich/ robertreich.org/ December 17, 2017 By passing the tax plan, Republican donors will save billions — paying a lower top tax rate, doubling the amount their heirs can receive tax-free, and treating themselves as “pass-through” businesses able to … Continue reading →

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Wake Up, Democrats!

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Arlen Grossman
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The Life of the Party: 7 Truths for Democrats

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Arlen Grossman

  By Robert Reich/ robertreich.org/ January 20, 2017  The ongoing contest between the Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders wings of the Democratic Party continues to divide Democrats. It’s urgent Democrats stop squabbling and recognize seven basic truths: 1. The Party … Continue reading →

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Lessons to Learn

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Arlen Grossman

Trump’s Three Enablers by Robert Reich/ robertreich.org/ November 6, 2016   Even if he loses (and I believe he will), Donald Trump has done incalculable damage to America – eroding the trust and social cohesion the nation depends on.   … Continue reading →

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