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Berkeley professor, former Secretary of Labor. Co-founder of @inequalitymedia.bsky.social and @imcivicaction.bsky.social. Substack: http://robertreich.substack.com Buy my new book: https://sites.prh.com/reich Visit my website: https://rbreich.com/ .. more

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Robert Bernard Reich is an American professor, author, lawyer, and political commentator. He worked in the administrations of presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter, and he served as secretary of labor in the cabinet of President Bill Clinton from 1993 to 1997. He was also a member of President Barack Obama's economic transition advisory board. In 2008, Time magazine named him one of the Ten Best Cabinet Members of the century; in the same year The Wall Street Journal placed him sixth on its list of Most Influential Business Thinkers. .. more

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Apr 10

How did my generation – the baby boomers – squander the potential our parents left us?

What can our children do to correct our mistakes?

These are the central questions of my new memoir: Coming Up Short.

You can preorder it now. sites.prh.com/reich

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 52m

Trump doesn’t like data. He wants investors, consumers, and everyone else to be in the dark, so he can lie without fear of factual contradiction. He can create even more of a fantasy world. He can pretend that he’s been wildly successful even when he’s been a terrible failure.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 2h

The tendency of the media is to look to Congress to find potential presidential candidates. But it may be that the states harbor the most formidable candidates. Trump is giving them a chance to show their stuff. Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/how-trump-is-pushing-these-three

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Jim Daley @jimdaleywrites.bsky.social · 2h

I'm at the scene where ICE abducted multiple people from Lincoln and Foster this morning.

A WGN producer was among the people taken, allegedly because she was among a group of bystanders who tried to intervene. ICE agents hit this car while making their getaway.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5h

Mike Johnson: "We're so angry about it. I mean, I'm a very patient guy, but I've had it with these people. The theory we have right now -- they have a hate America rally that's scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall. It's the pro-Hamas wing and antifa people ... "

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 18h

We discussed the importance of education and how it shapes our communities and informs our democracy. It all felt so incredibly relevant to what we are facing right now.

I really do hope you get a chance to see this film at a screening near you. More details here: www.thelastclassfilm.com

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 18h

Last night I had the honor of attending a special screening of "The Last Class" at UC Berkeley. I want to thank everyone who attended — and especially thank my friend @wkamaubell.bsky.social for hosting a great conversation afterwards.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 19h

BlinkRX, an online prescription drug delivery company, stands to benefit from proposed changes by Trump that would allow pharmaceutical companies to sell drugs directly to patients.

His son, Eric Trump, is on the company’s board.

Always follow the money.

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James Medlock @jdcmedlock.bsky.social · 19h

“I’ll declare war on you if you don’t give me the peace prize” is an incredible bit

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 19h

DOJ prosecutors in Virginia under Erik Seibert didn't believe they gathered enough evidence to charge Letitia James.

So Trump pressured Seibert to resign and replaced him with a loyalist (and former personal attorney) who would.

Even Nixon made efforts to hide his corruption.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 19h

Trump's big, ugly budget megabill gave ICE more cops than the FBI, more jails than the federal Bureau of Prisons, and a larger budget than most countries' militaries. Once the bill is fully implemented, nowhere in America will be safe from Trump's secret police state.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 19h

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.

I am not fearful — I am fearless.

We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 20h

Donald Trump is ordering extrajudicial killings of suspected drug smugglers.

He's vilifying his political opponents and threatening to jail them.

His ICE agents are terrorizing immigrants and firing chemical agents at peaceful protestors.

And some people think he deserves a Nobel Peace Prize?

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 21h

Real estate investors now own about 20% of single-family homes in the country.

A big reason why home prices have skyrocketed in recent years is a lack of supply — and investors sinking their teeth into whatever is left on the market is making the problem even worse.

How Wall Street Priced You Out of a Home | Robert Reich

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 22h

BlackRock is seeking to buy Aligned Data Centers, a data center construction company.

It’s also going to buy AES, one of the major power providers for Big Tech data centers.

While these data centers drive up your electricity costs, wealthy financiers are going to make a killing.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 22h

An artificial heart for children with congenital heart defects was almost finished. Families had waited for years it.

Then, Trump canceled billions in grants for universities — including the grant for this device.

The cruelty is endless. www.npr.org/2025/10/09/n...

This 4-year-old's heart is failing. A federal grant that might help him was canceled

A Cornell University researcher has been developing an artificial heart for children for more than 20 years. Now, his research is on hold and his lab is shut down.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 23h

CEOs were paid 281x as much as a typical worker in 2024.

The Trump-Republican big ugly bill not only cut taxes for CEOs, it also included a tax break that allows corporations to write off the cost of private jets faster.

Is it any wonder why so many think the system is rigged?

More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 1d

A majority of the 500 biggest U.S. companies now pay for their CEOs to fly on private jets.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Can we get the $20 billion back?

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 3d

Burning down the house: Milei plays rock star as Argentina economy crashes

Facing protests and scandal, Argentina’s ‘rock star president’ performs in Buenos Aires, saying: ‘I’m human’

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

AI companies are spending billions on deals with each other, which boost their value.

This has helped twenty billionaires tied to AI add $450B to their fortunes in 2025.

Meanwhile, an MIT study found that 95% of companies using AI haven't seen returns on investment.

Be warned.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Everything Trump is doing now is a preamble for his regime's real goal: to invoke the Insurrection Act.

I don’t want to unduly alarm you, but you need to be aware of this imminent danger. Let me explain what’s going on.

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Nefer Doane @neferdoane.bsky.social · 1d

The Last Class event was packed! Like, literally sold out. This documentary is so important right now. Please consider checking it out if it's near you!

www.thelastclassfilm.com

Also amazing to hear directly from @rbreich.bsky.social & @wkamaubell.bsky.social ❤️

#documentary #teachers #democracy

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People sitting in an auditorium at UC Berkeley with The Last Class on the screen. Robert Reich and W. Kamau Bell sit on the stage talking with each other.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Why has the media become so vulnerable to Trump, and what can we do about it?

Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/why-has-the-media-become-so-vulnerable

Why has the media become so vulnerable to Trump, and what can we do about it?

Even after Disney's reversal on Jimmy Kimmel, the vulnerability remains — unless we change the rules.

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 1d

A majority of the 500 biggest U.S. companies now pay for their CEOs to fly on private jets.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Trump Watches commercials are now running regularly on Newsmax

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Ezra Levin ❌👑 @ezralevin.bsky.social · 1d

The fact that this coming 9 days before the largest peaceful protest in modern American history is absolutely intentional. We will not back down. Trump and Miller can lie, smear, and threaten all they want. They will lose. No Kings, No Kings, No Kings. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...

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BetsyB @betsyphd.bsky.social · 1d

We enjoyed a showing of #thelastclass and a conversation with @wkamaubell.bsky.social & @rbreich.bsky.social tonight. The film is a beautiful love letter to teaching. Our homework: become an activist! We’re working on it, Professor Reich!

W. Kamau Bell and Robert Reich under a screen advertising the documentary The Last Class.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

I keep hearing from people who say they bought my book on Amazon but received something with empty pages or with what appears to be filled with AI crap.

I don’t want you to be defrauded, so please read this for more info. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/because-amazon-wont-police-its-offerings

Because Amazon won’t police its offerings, you’re getting shafted (and so am I)

Here’s direct evidence

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Trump wants to invoke the Insurrection Act to punish anyone who opposes him, and he’s following a four point plan to do it.

Here’s what you need to know about it — and some thoughts on how to respond. www.youtube.com/shorts/31X8v...

The Real Reason Trump Wants To Invade Chicago and Portland

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Remember this as Trump goes on about being "tough on crime."

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Hello?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Trump: "We took the freedom of speech away because that's been through the courts and the courts said you have freedom of speech, but what has happened is when they burn a flag it agitates and irritates crowds."

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Trump is running the government and the economy just like he ran his businesses — straight into the ground. https://youtu.be/zbh9SW5Cgqg?si=AXCJAp8jz78ySvJi

How Trump Killed Every Business He Touched | Robert Reich

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