Sir, you are one of the “helpers” that Fred Rogers referred to. Your optimism is contagious. Deepest gratitude to you for your level headed, intelligent direction, compassion, and hopeful attitude. Warmest wishes to you and your loved ones this holiday season.
If it were up to me, I'd vote for Dr. Reich to become a "National Treasure" and not post mortem, and begin the search for artists to make at the very least a statue or a name a national building, park (not a wilderness, for has surely led us out of the wilderness). I hereby cast the 1st vote...
Robert Reich you are a gift to all the decent Americans who value inclusivity and diversity. It is my holiday wish that some of the numb far right find it in their hearts to embrace the decency of an America for anyone who seeks it's haven. Blessings from Jamaica.
In the beginning you said our dominant religion doesn't define America. At the end you said it's our common morality that binds us. Many people don't separate religion and morality, especially those who didn't go to college. They get their morality from their religion. I think empathy, learning to walk a mile in "their" shoes (anyone's) is important. Not sympathy, but empathy. And education is supremely important! It has always been the road out of poverty.
Today is the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, the longest night. After tonight, the days get longer until the June 20 solstice. We can think of today is the end of a solar cycle. We can imagine what we want for the coming solar year. We can set our goals, and mark our calendars with what to do toward those goals, every day. May it go well for all.
Once again I feel compelled to remark that much - perhaps all - of what you write could apply equally well to the UK. But I have a lot of friends in the USA, and wish them a happy time this season, however they celebrate it. We may all hope for improvements in the conduct of public life, on both sides of the Atlantic.
I admire and respect you RR!! A magnificent life of service to us ! So grateful for your dedication and message of remembrance of the Common Good for our Nation... to remain united despite our differences!
Robert, Happy Holidays to you. And thank you for our continuing education and a place to come together. We really do hold power in numbers and intellect. We can do this! And I believe we will.
Every single day you remind us to be better people and create a better America. Thanks so much for your intelligent and informed writing.
Actually, it’s not just Americans who worry about the USA.
And from Germany, it sure looks like a playbook we‘ve seen before.
Sir, you are one of the “helpers” that Fred Rogers referred to. Your optimism is contagious. Deepest gratitude to you for your level headed, intelligent direction, compassion, and hopeful attitude. Warmest wishes to you and your loved ones this holiday season.
If it were up to me, I'd vote for Dr. Reich to become a "National Treasure" and not post mortem, and begin the search for artists to make at the very least a statue or a name a national building, park (not a wilderness, for has surely led us out of the wilderness). I hereby cast the 1st vote...
Maintaining or common good begins and ends with us. So grateful for you. Happy holidays to you and your family!
Robert Reich you are a gift to all the decent Americans who value inclusivity and diversity. It is my holiday wish that some of the numb far right find it in their hearts to embrace the decency of an America for anyone who seeks it's haven. Blessings from Jamaica.
In the beginning you said our dominant religion doesn't define America. At the end you said it's our common morality that binds us. Many people don't separate religion and morality, especially those who didn't go to college. They get their morality from their religion. I think empathy, learning to walk a mile in "their" shoes (anyone's) is important. Not sympathy, but empathy. And education is supremely important! It has always been the road out of poverty.
Happy Holidays to Professor Reich and Heather and thanks for the newsletter!
Today is the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, the longest night. After tonight, the days get longer until the June 20 solstice. We can think of today is the end of a solar cycle. We can imagine what we want for the coming solar year. We can set our goals, and mark our calendars with what to do toward those goals, every day. May it go well for all.
Happy Holidays to all! Thanks for your intelligence, insight and for all you do to remind us to be better. VOTE in 2024!
Our lives depend on it.
Proud to be part of this community of like-minded people ~ happy holidays!
Once again I feel compelled to remark that much - perhaps all - of what you write could apply equally well to the UK. But I have a lot of friends in the USA, and wish them a happy time this season, however they celebrate it. We may all hope for improvements in the conduct of public life, on both sides of the Atlantic.
Thank your Dr. Reich, and all the best to you and yours!
The Common Good, which shares a lot with The Golden Rule, is indeed a good thought to hold through the holiday season.
Living in community with all who share this Pale Blue Dot is worth aspiring to.
I admire and respect you RR!! A magnificent life of service to us ! So grateful for your dedication and message of remembrance of the Common Good for our Nation... to remain united despite our differences!
You are a shining light!!!
Happy Holidays ☮️💟
Wishing you and yours a wonderful end and beginning of the year! Thanks for keeping me sane!
Robert, Happy Holidays to you. And thank you for our continuing education and a place to come together. We really do hold power in numbers and intellect. We can do this! And I believe we will.