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
We do not want to live in a theocracy. We should maintain that barrier and government has no business telling someone what they ought to believe or how they should conduct their private lives. Robert Reich barrierbusinessconduct Change image and share on social
The generosity of the super-rich is sometimes proffered as evidence they're contributing as much to the nation's well-being as they did decades ago when they paid a much larger share of their earnings in taxes. Robert Reich agocontributedecade share on social
The monied interests are doing what they do best - making money. The rest of us need to do what we can do best - use our voices, our vigor, and our votes. Robert Reich interestmakemoney Change image and share on social
Too many young people graduate laden with debts that take years, if not decades, to pay off. Robert Reich debtdecadegraduate Change image and share on social
Medical costs are soaring because our health-care system is totally screwed up. Doctors and hospitals have every incentive to spend on unnecessary tests, drugs, and procedures. Robert Reich carecostdoctor Change image and share on social
A leader is someone who steps back from the entire system and tries to build a more collaborative, more innovative system that will work over the long term. Robert Reich backbuildcollaborative Change image and share on social
Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and the rest of the Ivy League are worthy institutions, to be sure, but they're not known for educating large numbers of poor young people. Robert Reich educateharvardinstitution Change image and share on social
True patriotism isn't cheap. It's about taking on a fair share of the burden of keeping America going. Robert Reich americaburdencheap 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
