It's not government's business what people do in their private bedrooms. — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
If we give up on politics, we're done for. Powerlessness is a self-fulfilling prophesy. — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
“Powerlessness can be a self-fulfilling prophesy. There is much that is wrong with America. But it will only be made right only… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
Media outlets that are exploiting Ebola because they want a sensational story and politicians using it to their own ends ought to… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
Government subsidies to elite private universities take the form of tax deductions for people who make charitable contributions to them. — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
I think that in politics, when people want to discredit a particular position, they say, "Oh, they are liberals," or "They are… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
I think the big problem is you have a vicious cycle of wealth and power in America that's just gotten completely out… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
Bill Clinton was a great politician. Bill Clinton loved a fight. He was willing to fight. But he also wanted to be… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
A smaller government reflecting the needs of the middle class and poor is superior to a big government reflecting the needs of… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
The largest party in America, by the way, is neither the Democrats nor the Republicans. It's the party of non-voters. — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
One of the things I tell my students is that if you want to understand what's been going on and also what… — 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… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
I wish it were simply a nightmare, but I think that any reasonable person watching American politics would come to the conclusion… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
News and images move so easily across borders that attitudes and aspirations are no longer especially national. Cyber-weapons, no longer the exclusive… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
Tea Partiers hate government more than they hate the national debt. They refuse to reduce that debt with tax increases, even with… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
When corporations get special handouts from the government, subsidies and tax breaks, it costs you. It means you have to pay more… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
To be a skilled politician, you have to be genuine. To really make it work, you have to love people. You have… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
Those at the top would do better with a smaller share of a booming economy that elicits a positive politics than they… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
We do not want to live in a theocracy. We should maintain that barrier and government has no business telling someone what… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
Teachers, social workers, public lawyers who bring companies to justice, government accountants who try to make sure money is spent as it… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
The only way back toward a democracy and economy that work for the majority is for most of us to get politically… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
The world of politics is divided between people who are introverts - who lose a little bit of energy out of each… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
Political scientists after World War II hypothesized that even though the voices of individual Americans counted for little, most people belonged to… — 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
