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The Fight Against Trump Isn’t Over
State and local offices have a huge impact on your day-to-day life. Electing people-powered leaders who believe in democracy and the rule of law will be instrumental in pushing back against Trump and his billionaire cronies’ lawless agenda.
The Failures of “Centrism”
By moving to the so-called “center,” Democrats have failed to fight the forces that led us to Donald Trump: widening inequality, economic insecurity, and the unchecked political power of corporations and the rich.
What Does Elon Musk Really Want?
Donald Trump is back in the White House, but who is really pulling the strings?
The 10 Biggest Myths About Our Economy
We cannot separate what has happened to working people over the last five decades from the dangerous lure of Trumpism. To build a path forward, we must debunk these 10 destructive myths about our rigged economy.
Why Trump Won | Robert Reich
Should Democrats move to the right? Absolutely not. That's morally wrong and bad politics. The real lesson of 2024 is that Democrats must become an anti-establishment party ready to shake up the system on behalf of working people.
Top 10 Ways to Unrig the System | Robert Reich
Now's not the time to give up. If anything, it's an opportunity to fight for the real changes we need. Take a look at these 10 ideas to fix our broken system.
How to Abolish the Electoral College | Robert Reich
Why should the presidential election always come down to the same swing states? Shouldn't your vote count as much no matter where you live? Here's how it can.
Beware Trump’s Election Night Trick | Robert Reich
Trump’s dirty election night trick doesn’t work if you know it’s coming. Let me explain.
Kamala Harris' Plan to Tax Unrealized Gains, Explained
Let's clear up the misinformation about a tax on unrealized capital gains. The plan Kamala Harris endorsed only applies to people with $100 million+ in wealth who do not pay at least a 25% tax rate on their income. Is that you? No? Then you will not be affected.
Can Democrats Flip the House?
What if Kamala Harris wins the election, but Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans refuse to certify the results? Democrats can prevent this if they regain the majority in the next Congress — which gets sworn in three days before the presidential election is certified.
Kamala Harris in 90 Seconds
Everything you need to know about Kamala Harris’ campaign for president.
Everything Depends on the Senate | Robert Reich
Restoring abortion rights is impossible without winning the Senate. Protecting voting rights is impossible without winning the Senate. Raising wages is impossible without winning the Senate. Passing gun reform is impossible without winning the Senate.
The High Cost of Trump's Mass Deportation Plan | Robert Reich
Trump’s #1 campaign promise would wreck the economy and rip families apart. Watch.
How We Take Back the Supreme Court | Robert Reich
If Trump wins, he could become the first president in more than a half century to appoint a majority of the Supreme Court.
How Trump Killed Every Business He Touched | Robert Reich
Let’s set the record straight: Trump is not a “successful businessman.” He is, objectively, a business failure.
Trump’s Tax Scam: Why Nothing Trickled Down | Robert Reich
The verdict is in: Trump’s tax scam was trickle-down economics on steroids.