Government subsidies to elite private universities take the form of tax deductions for people who make charitable contributions to them. Robert Reich charitablecontributiondeduction Change image and share on social
The job creators are members of America's vast middle class and the poor, whose purchases cause businesses to expand and invest. Robert Reich americabusinessclass Change image and share on social
Obviously, personal responsibility is important. But there's no evidence that people who are poor are less ambitious than anyone else. In fact, many work long hours at backbreaking jobs. Robert Reich ambitiousbackbreakevidence Change image and 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
Conservatives believe the economy functions better if the rich have more money and everyone else has less. But they're wrong. It's just the opposite. Robert Reich conservativeeconomyfunction Change image and share on social
If we give up on politics, we're done for. Powerlessness is a self-fulfilling prophesy. Robert Reich fulfillgivepolitic Change image and share on social
Economies are risky. Some industries rise, and others implode, like housing. Some places get richer, and others drop, like Atlantic City. Some people get new jobs that pay better, many lose their jobs or their wages. Robert Reich atlanticcitydrop share on social
Sugary drinks are blamed for increasing the rates of chronic disease and obesity in America. Yet efforts to reduce their consumption through taxes or other measures have gone nowhere. The beverage industry has spent millions defeating them. Robert Reich americabeverageblame share on social
Media outlets that are exploiting Ebola because they want a sensational story and politicians using it to their own ends ought to be ashamed. Robert Reich ashamedebolaend Change image and 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
