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Robert Reich Says Productivity Increased By 87% Since 1979, But Hourly Pay Only By 32%. '25% Of Workers Were Unionized In 1979. Today? 10%'
19 Dec 2025 23:37 GMT
Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich recently said that declining union … of the wealth created by labor. “We must build back … seat, he said.
Relying on politicians hasn't worked either … of the labor movement. Barry asks: What if that political spending had …
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DC insider: A political reckoning is coming for Republicans
17 Dec 2025 12:27 GMT
… them to substitute technology for labor — is Artificial Intelligence.
Bottom … .
Hence, a political reckoning for Republicans, particularly if Democrats focus on affordability … childcare.
Robert Reich is a professor at Berkeley and was secretary of labor under …
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The answer to all these questions about Trump is the same — and it's chilling
19 Dec 2025 17:11 GMT
… in protecting America’s democratic ideals from the global … Acts to guarantee equal political rights to Black and … Robert Reich is a professor of public policy at Berkeley and former secretary … of labor. His writings can be …
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It's clear that Trump is no longer rational
18 Dec 2025 12:59 GMT
… peace.”
Many commentators and politicians (including several Republicans) have criticized … .” New York Times columnist Bret Stephens said: … presidents, one Republican and two Democrats. I’ve … Robert Reich is a professor at Berkeley and was secretary of labor …
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Local Thought Leaders: December 2025 East Bay Talking Points
18 Dec 2025 12:41 GMT
… Robert Reich has been busy. In August, the writer, commentator, and former secretary of labor … that led to our current political environment. Reich is also the …
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How Trump’s Domestic Spying Threatens Our Collective Mental Health
18 Dec 2025 10:29 GMT
… front, economist and former US labor secretary Robert Reich’s continues to warn Americans … count from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 41,960 … grappling with drug addiction to labor camps he calls “wellness farms …
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What The Rage And Rot Of The Internet Is Doing To Us
18 Dec 2025 04:41 GMT
… those posting the rage bait comments are collecting money – … creators are making rage bait,” Robert Reich writes. “Their goal is … are especially adept at raising political temperatures, if not outright … Mary Harrington writes in a column with the headline, “ …
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CEOs Bet Billions on AI for Survival Despite High Costs and Hurdles
17 Dec 2025 20:35 GMT
… side, critiques abound. Social media commentary on X often labels the … displacement concerns.
X commentary from figures like Robert Reich highlights wealth concentration among …
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The Mercury’s Sound Off for Tuesday, Dec. 16
17 Dec 2025 04:59 GMT
… I will vote for republicans that show common sense … interested in accomplishing something; politicians just want to look … article by Robert Reich is a bunch of Democrat gobbledygook again about … an opinion forum for Mercury readers to offer brief comments on …
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Yesterday's Trump post says it all
16 Dec 2025 11:07 GMT
… said.
Robert Reich is a professor at Berkeley and was secretary of labor under …