Tag Archives: Robert Reich

Trump as King: ‘Hidden’ Provision in Trump’s Big Bill Could Disarm US Supreme Court

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

There can be no doubt that Donald Trump wants to be king, and with the help of the fearful and weak Republicans in Congress, we are on course to be his subjects. His people are chipping away at what’s left … Continue reading →

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What you need to share about the “one big beautiful” ugly horrible bill

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

By Robert Reich/ robertreichsubstack.com/ May 22, 2025 Friends, The old professor in me thinks the best way to convey to you how utterly awful the so-called “one big beautiful bill” passed by the House last night actually is would be … Continue reading →

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How Bad Can It Get? Keep Watching!

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

Is there no limit to the corruption and dictatorial power that get worse almost every day from the Trump White House? My weekly appearance on Hal Ginsberg’s YouTube videocast Halitics delves into our dwindling democracy and Trump’s limitless violations of … Continue reading →

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Is Trump Moving Away From Netanyahu?

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

On my weekly appearance on Halitics, the YouTube political videocast, host Hal Ginsberg and I wonder if Trump is less enamored with Israel’s Bibi Netanyahu, which we both agree would help Gaza civilians, who are subject to constant military attacks … Continue reading →

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The Danger From Elon Musk

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

The richest man in the world keeps moving toward authoritarianism. The dangers he poses to democracy are growing, and he must be restrained.  By Robert Reich/ RobertReich@substack.com/ May 7, 2025 Friends, Some people would like to believe that Elon Musk … Continue reading →

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How Can Trump Be Curtailed?

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

President Trump continues tearing down the federal government and American democracy, doing worse things every day. On today’s Hatitics Youtube video podcast host Hal Ginsberg and I discuss what can be done to halt the continuing damage from Trump and … Continue reading →

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100 Days and 100+ Nightmares

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

More of the country is understanding that Donald Trump doesn’t know what he is doing and is making a mess of democracy and our government. The most recent polls are showing the increasing disapproval of his job. That is why … Continue reading →

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The Wealthy vs. The Rest Of Us

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

“To be fabulously wealthy today means not having to come across anyone who isn’t. It therefore means having not a clue about how average working people live or what they worry about it.  The billionaire class doesn’t care if producers … Continue reading →

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Robert Reich: What We Must Do Now

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

By Robert Reich/ RobertReich.substack.com/ April 18, 2025 Robert Reich: If you don’t like living in a dysfunctional fascist dictatorship serious action is needed. It’s time for a national civic uprising. A general strike? Perhaps. (TBPR Editor) Friends, If the Trump … Continue reading →

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Moving From Democracy to Dictatorship

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

Robert Reich sees democracy on the line this week. How far will Trump go to nail down a full-on Fascist dictatorship? If he openly defies the Supreme Court to stop Kilmore Abrego Garcia from returning to the U.S.from El Salvador, … Continue reading →

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