As long as the big banks are allowed to remain big, their political leverage over Washington will remain big. And as long as their political leverage remains big, the taxpayer and economic tab for the next mess they create will be big. Robert Reich allowbankbig share on social
Public institutions are supported by all taxpayers and are available to all. Robert Reich institutionpublicsupport Change image and share on social
Over the long term, the only way we're going to raise wages, grow the economy, and improve American competitiveness is by investing in our people - especially their educations. Robert Reich americancompetitivenesseconomy Change image and share on social
Community colleges are great bargains. They avoid the fancy amenities four-year liberal arts colleges need in order to lure the children of the middle class. Robert Reich amenityartavoid Change image and share on social
Technology is changing so fast that knowledge about specifics can quickly become obsolete. That's why so much of what technicians learn is on the job. Robert Reich changefastjob Change image and share on social
When times are tough, public employees should have to make the same sacrifices as everyone else. Robert Reich employeemakepublic Change image and share on social
Walmart is so huge that a wage boost at Walmart would ripple through the entire economy, putting more money in the pockets of low-wage workers. This would help boost the entire economy - including Walmart's own sales. Robert Reich boosteconomyentire share on social
I'm not one of those who thinks the only way to fix what's wrong with American education is to throw more money at it. We also need to do it much better. Robert Reich americaneducationfix Change image and share on social
Tea Partiers hate government more than they hate the national debt. They refuse to reduce that debt with tax increases, even with tax increases on the wealthy, because a tax increase doesn't reduce the size of government. Robert Reich debtgovernmenthate share on social
As income from work has become more concentrated in America, the super rich have invested in businesses, real estate, art, and other assets. The income from these assets is now concentrating even faster than income from work. Robert Reich americaartasset share on social
