If we want corporations to act differently, we have to force them to do so through laws that are fully enforced and through penalties higher than the economic benefits of thwarting the laws. Robert Reich actbenefitcorporation Change image and share on social
Average working people need more fresh starts. Big corporations, banks, and Donald Trump need fewer. Robert Reich averagebankbig Change image and share on social
The Tea Party is but one manifestation of a widening perception that the game is rigged in favor of the rich and powerful. Robert Reich favorgamemanifestation Change image and share on social
Not only do unemployment benefits help families who are hurting; they also put money into their pockets that they'll then spend - and their spending will keep other Americans in jobs. Robert Reich americanbenefitfamily Change image and share on social
We don't have to sit by and watch our meritocracy be replaced by a permanent aristocracy, and our democracy be undermined by dynastic wealth. Robert Reich aristocracydemocracydynastic Change image and share on social
The silent majority really is a liberal majority, even though the word liberal has taken a real beating over the last 20 years by radical conservatives. Robert Reich beatconservativeliberal Change image and share on social
Yes, the rich will find ways to avoid paying more taxes, courtesy of clever accountants and tax attorneys. But this has always been the case, regardless of where the tax rate is set. Robert Reich accountantattorneyavoid Change image and share on social
The curious thing is Americans don't mind individual mandates when they come in the form of payroll taxes to buy mandatory public insurance. In fact, that's the system we call Social Security and Medicare, and both are so popular politicians dare not touch them. Robert Reich americanbuycall share on social
Can we please agree that in the real world, corporations exist for one purpose and one purpose only - to make as much money as possible, which means cutting costs as much as possible? Robert Reich agreecorporationcost Change image and share on social
Rather than subsidize 'American' exporters, it makes more sense to subsidize any global company - to the extent it's adding to its exports from the United States. Robert Reich addamericancompany Change image and share on social
