Freedom is the one value conservatives place above all others, yet time and again, their ideal of freedom ignores the growing imbalance of power in our society that's eroding the freedoms of most people. — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
During three decades from 1947 to 1977, the nation implemented what might be called a basic bargain with American workers. Employers paid them enough… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
A leader is someone who steps back from the entire system and tries to build a more collaborative, more innovative system that will work… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
The faith that anyone could move from rags to riches - with enough guts and gumption, hard work and nose to the grindstone -… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
If you give up on politics, you're giving up on democracy. And if you give up on democracy, you're basically saying to the moneyed… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
Given that ever-broadening array of options and alternatives, as consumers and investors, we are often bewildered. We need guidance. That's where today's brands come… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
I knew Hillary Clinton from undergraduate days and was enormously impressed with her. She was a terrific energy and enthusiasm, and a great organizer.… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
Public employees should have the right to bargain for better wages and working conditions, just like all employees do. — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
Community colleges are great bargains. They avoid the fancy amenities four-year liberal arts colleges need in order to lure the children of the middle… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
Today, for good or ill, people are thinking about many social problems from the standpoint of their own kitchen tables. I think the way… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
There's sort of a chilling effect on non-profits and the media and a lot of other places because the establishment is so powerful. That's… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
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… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
