Robert Reich

“The faith that anyone could move from rags to riches - with enough guts and gumption, hard work and nose to the grindstone - was once at the core of the American Dream.”

“A Democratic president should propose a major permanent tax reduction on the middle class and working class. I suspect most of the public would find this attractive.”

“The Tea Party is but one manifestation of a widening perception that the game is rigged in favor of the rich and powerful.”

“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 - inc...”

“Drug company payments to doctors are a small part of a much larger strategy by Big Pharma to clean our pockets.”

“More people are killed by stray bullets every day in America than have been killed by Ebola here. More are dying because of poverty and hunger.”

“Public institutions are supported by all taxpayers and are available to all.”

“Not only do unemployment benefits help families who are hurting; they also put money into their pockets that they'll then spend - and their spending will keep other Americans in jobs.”

“You can't inspire people if you are going to be uninspiring.”

“No company can be expected to build a nuclear reactor, an oil well, a coal mine, or anything else that's one hundred percent safe under all circumstances. The costs would be prohibitive. It'...”

“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.”

“Walmart isn't your average mom-and-pop operation. It's the largest employer in America. As such, it's the trendsetter for millions of other employers of low-wage workers.”

“There will always be a business cycle, and white-collar workers will get hit in the next recession like they always do in recessions.”