The threat to American democracy has never been more pronounced.
Robert Reich
Posted inEconomic Policy
Trump Wants Socialism for the Rich, Harsh Capitalism for the Rest
America is on the cusp of the largest inter-generational wealth transfer in history.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
The Disaster of Howard Schultz
The downsides of a Schultz candidacy are many.
Posted inEconomic Policy
The Fall of Davos Man
Global elites must either commit to pushing for broader prosperity and democracy, or watch as trade wars, capital controls, and isolationism erode global prosperity.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Trump’s Assault on the Rule of Law
The last time a president was this openly hostile to democratic norms, the nation rose in outrage. Will we do the same?
Posted inEconomic Policy
The Big Economic Switcheroo
The rich used to pay higher taxes to the government. Now, the government pays the rich interest on a swelling debt.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
What to Expect of House Democrats
Putting progressives in power was just Step 1.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Why Trump’s Private Transactions Are Terrifying
When private deals are everything, the law is irrelevant.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Trump Takes on General Motors (And Guess Who Wins?)
The president decries the latest round of layoffs in the auto industry—while doing little to stop it.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Trump’s Assault on the Rule of Law
Can America stand up to this wannabe dictator?