It is hard to bite the hands that feed you, especially when you are competing for food. Robert Reich bitecompetefeed Change image and share on social
Public employees should have the right to bargain for better wages and working conditions, just like all employees do. Robert Reich bargainconditionemployee 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
Official boundaries are often hard to see. If you head north on Woodward Avenue, away from downtown Detroit, you wouldn't know exactly when you left the city and crossed over into Oakland County - except for a small sign that tells you. Robert Reich avenueboundarycity share on social
Teachers, social workers, public lawyers who bring companies to justice, government accountants who try to make sure money is spent as it should be - all need at least four years of college. Robert Reich accountantbringcollege Change image and share on social
We already have an annual wealth tax on homes, the major asset of the middle class. It's called the property tax. Why not a small annual tax on the value of stocks and bonds, the major assets of the wealthy? Robert Reich annualassetbond share on social
The Tea Party grew out of indignation over the Wall Street bailout - an indignation shared by the vast majority of Americans. But the Tea Party ended up directing its ire at government rather than at big business and Wall Street. Robert Reich americanbailoutbig share on social
As we segregate by income into different communities, schools in lower-income areas have fewer resources than ever. Robert Reich areacommunityfew 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
Only if everyone buys insurance can insurers afford to cover people with preexisting conditions or pay the costs of catastrophic diseases. Robert Reich affordbuycatastrophic Change image and share on social
