Robert - I often feel like we are in our own echo chamber. Can we set up a Robert Reich TV & Radio media group that is tasked with putting ads on Local Fox News & affiliates in swing states? The Miedas brothers did this in Florida. My contention is that we need to help break into the Fox News disinformation campaign. Some local stations would likely allow the ads. Most FN viewers won’t listen, but some will.
With little chance for either of the major voting rights acts to become law, what options do the Democrats have to counter legally the 300 or so voting restriction laws either under consideration in states with Republican legislatures or actually passed into law in those states. And do the Dems have a real chance of somehow making certain that the results of the 2022 or 2024 elections are not foregone conclusions, or a major step toward an American dictatorship?
I’d like to know why…. when I am called to jury duty, I am asked numerous questions re. any prejudices I might have on any area involving the case or people involved — and dismissed if
it is found I am not an intelligent juror with prejudice. I am a teacher and was dismissed once because the case involved a student from another part of the city? My question is — WHY can a Supreme Court judge, who has mentioned and listed their prejudices and beliefs re. certain topics even before getting appointed, sit in “judgment” of a case to which the Nation all knows their personal views and NOT be forced to recuse themselves? They make rules for ALL of us. Shouldn’t there be some equity, let alone personal judicial integrity, demanded here? And people wonder why we have lost faith in the judicial system with political appointees as judges? Can you please give me/us insight into this hypocrisy?
It is likely just a matter of time before the power dynamic shifts back to managers/owners. While we have some momentum and above-average power over the workplace, are there specific things that you think workers should press for that we are not yet focusing on? For example, should workers throughout the country all press their employers to have Election Day off since the government will not make this a national holiday? What are some big swings we should take now that will have the most impact going forward?
Has the Democratic leadership sanctioned or are they planning to sanction Manchin & Sinema? There was a petition to "Replace Joe Manchin as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources." Has or will the leadership pursue this?
I've seen reports of empty grocery sore shelves and the like. Is it possible that, while certain foods can't get through, much of the stories of empty shelves is being used to hurt Biden's image?
We could eliminate most CO2 emissions and air pollution by doing just three things:
1) Adopt Electric Vehicles,
2) Replace furnaces with heat pumps, and
3) Generate clean electricity with wind, solar, and hydro.
Each of these three things would create jobs, save consumers money, and strengthen our economy. Would it be easier to convince Congress to take action on Climate Change if we were to focus on just these three things?
IN YOUR LIVESTREAM "OFFICE HOURS," PLEASE ADDRESS THIS QUESTION: HOW IN PRACTICE CAN A LAWSUIT BE BROUGHT TO CHALLENGE THE FILIBUSTER AS UNCONSTITUTIONAL - WHO HAS STANDING TO SUE, WHO CAN BE THE PROPER DEFENDANTS, IN WHAT COURT CAN THE SUIT BE FILED, WHAT RELIEF CAN A COURT GRANT IN ADDITION TO A DECLARATORY JUDGMENT? I LOVE YOUR IDEA AND WANT THE FILIBUSTER TO BE REFORMED. HOW CAN WE OVERCOME THE BAN IN THE CONSTITUTION FOR SUITS AGAINST SENATORS FOR THEIR OFFICIAL ACTS?
How do we prevent what I see as honest investigations (such as the Jan. 6 hearings run by Jamie Raskin) from being presented as just political countermeasures by the Republicans? They have a penchant for arguing things into incoherence.
Thank you Robert. Appreciate your time. I'm imagining you might have something else planned in the future for this forum. Here are my questions: Does President Biden have any powers he is not using that he should be using? Are there any strategies he should be using that he isn't using? Also, has anyone investigated Manchin or Sinema to find out what is really going on with their lack of support to adjust the filibuster to at least pass voting rights bills? And finally, what can other people, organizations, DOJ, etc. do to make sure Democrats remain in power in 2022 (are their any major organizations that are taking actions that we can support, etc.). Thank you again.
I’m looking for an organization dedicated to combating the voter limitations enacted by State governments to deny people the right to vote. I would willingly go to those States if there were some way I could make a difference. Even though I’m 81, I’m still going!
Can you suggest a place where I can volunteer my services?
Curious your thoughts on addressing the underpinnings of systemically unfair tax policy by repealing the 1929 apportionment act that froze Congressional representation by capping The house of representatives at 435 members. The Brookings Institure is fundraising on a “abolish the electoral college” theme but without mentioning that doing so would require a major constitutional amendment/rewrite. It seems like the 1929 law could be repealed much more easily?
Are you familiar and what are your thoughts on this topic? Many thanks!
Hi Professor Reich, I wanted to ask your opinion on Modern Monetary Theory. Obviously, the wealthier you are in this country it seems the less percentage of your income you pay in taxes and I believe we need to raise taxes on the wealthy as I know you do. However, perhaps we do not have to make our policies as extreme with our ability to pay for big social projects through MMT as opposed to giant taxation that may rub voters the progressives need to win over the wrong way? Thank you!
Question for the Wednesday online office hours. A poll shows that voters think Biden is not doing enough to combat inflation. What can Biden actually do about this issue? Is it, in fact, mostly driven by supply chain disruption?
I'm a graduate student at SJSU and want to get involved for the midterms. Are their races or propositions in California that I should pay attention to?
Robert - I often feel like we are in our own echo chamber. Can we set up a Robert Reich TV & Radio media group that is tasked with putting ads on Local Fox News & affiliates in swing states? The Miedas brothers did this in Florida. My contention is that we need to help break into the Fox News disinformation campaign. Some local stations would likely allow the ads. Most FN viewers won’t listen, but some will.
With little chance for either of the major voting rights acts to become law, what options do the Democrats have to counter legally the 300 or so voting restriction laws either under consideration in states with Republican legislatures or actually passed into law in those states. And do the Dems have a real chance of somehow making certain that the results of the 2022 or 2024 elections are not foregone conclusions, or a major step toward an American dictatorship?
I’d like to know why…. when I am called to jury duty, I am asked numerous questions re. any prejudices I might have on any area involving the case or people involved — and dismissed if
it is found I am not an intelligent juror with prejudice. I am a teacher and was dismissed once because the case involved a student from another part of the city? My question is — WHY can a Supreme Court judge, who has mentioned and listed their prejudices and beliefs re. certain topics even before getting appointed, sit in “judgment” of a case to which the Nation all knows their personal views and NOT be forced to recuse themselves? They make rules for ALL of us. Shouldn’t there be some equity, let alone personal judicial integrity, demanded here? And people wonder why we have lost faith in the judicial system with political appointees as judges? Can you please give me/us insight into this hypocrisy?
It is likely just a matter of time before the power dynamic shifts back to managers/owners. While we have some momentum and above-average power over the workplace, are there specific things that you think workers should press for that we are not yet focusing on? For example, should workers throughout the country all press their employers to have Election Day off since the government will not make this a national holiday? What are some big swings we should take now that will have the most impact going forward?
Has the Democratic leadership sanctioned or are they planning to sanction Manchin & Sinema? There was a petition to "Replace Joe Manchin as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources." Has or will the leadership pursue this?
I've seen reports of empty grocery sore shelves and the like. Is it possible that, while certain foods can't get through, much of the stories of empty shelves is being used to hurt Biden's image?
We could eliminate most CO2 emissions and air pollution by doing just three things:
1) Adopt Electric Vehicles,
2) Replace furnaces with heat pumps, and
3) Generate clean electricity with wind, solar, and hydro.
Each of these three things would create jobs, save consumers money, and strengthen our economy. Would it be easier to convince Congress to take action on Climate Change if we were to focus on just these three things?
IN YOUR LIVESTREAM "OFFICE HOURS," PLEASE ADDRESS THIS QUESTION: HOW IN PRACTICE CAN A LAWSUIT BE BROUGHT TO CHALLENGE THE FILIBUSTER AS UNCONSTITUTIONAL - WHO HAS STANDING TO SUE, WHO CAN BE THE PROPER DEFENDANTS, IN WHAT COURT CAN THE SUIT BE FILED, WHAT RELIEF CAN A COURT GRANT IN ADDITION TO A DECLARATORY JUDGMENT? I LOVE YOUR IDEA AND WANT THE FILIBUSTER TO BE REFORMED. HOW CAN WE OVERCOME THE BAN IN THE CONSTITUTION FOR SUITS AGAINST SENATORS FOR THEIR OFFICIAL ACTS?
How do we prevent what I see as honest investigations (such as the Jan. 6 hearings run by Jamie Raskin) from being presented as just political countermeasures by the Republicans? They have a penchant for arguing things into incoherence.
Thank you Robert. Appreciate your time. I'm imagining you might have something else planned in the future for this forum. Here are my questions: Does President Biden have any powers he is not using that he should be using? Are there any strategies he should be using that he isn't using? Also, has anyone investigated Manchin or Sinema to find out what is really going on with their lack of support to adjust the filibuster to at least pass voting rights bills? And finally, what can other people, organizations, DOJ, etc. do to make sure Democrats remain in power in 2022 (are their any major organizations that are taking actions that we can support, etc.). Thank you again.
I’m looking for an organization dedicated to combating the voter limitations enacted by State governments to deny people the right to vote. I would willingly go to those States if there were some way I could make a difference. Even though I’m 81, I’m still going!
Can you suggest a place where I can volunteer my services?
Curious your thoughts on addressing the underpinnings of systemically unfair tax policy by repealing the 1929 apportionment act that froze Congressional representation by capping The house of representatives at 435 members. The Brookings Institure is fundraising on a “abolish the electoral college” theme but without mentioning that doing so would require a major constitutional amendment/rewrite. It seems like the 1929 law could be repealed much more easily?
Are you familiar and what are your thoughts on this topic? Many thanks!
Hi Professor Reich, I wanted to ask your opinion on Modern Monetary Theory. Obviously, the wealthier you are in this country it seems the less percentage of your income you pay in taxes and I believe we need to raise taxes on the wealthy as I know you do. However, perhaps we do not have to make our policies as extreme with our ability to pay for big social projects through MMT as opposed to giant taxation that may rub voters the progressives need to win over the wrong way? Thank you!
Question for the Wednesday online office hours. A poll shows that voters think Biden is not doing enough to combat inflation. What can Biden actually do about this issue? Is it, in fact, mostly driven by supply chain disruption?
I'm a graduate student at SJSU and want to get involved for the midterms. Are their races or propositions in California that I should pay attention to?
Create a slightly sub-Cabinet level post related to Pets as an excuse to hire Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan to train Biden on pack leadership skills