The Latest Articles by Robert Reich

Dear Kristi Noem: you’re tracking down ICE critics? I’m one of them

The homeland security department is reportedly seeking information on critical social media accounts. Look no further

The Guardian - US · Feb 19

The bogus four-day workweek that AI supposedly ‘frees up’

Business leaders tout AI as a path to shorter weeks and better balance. But without power, workers are unlikely to share the gains

The Guardian - US · Feb 18

America has reached a tipping point on fascism – and on opposition to it

A chance encounter reminded me: there are two ways to look at what’s happened in Minneapolis

The Guardian - US · Jan 27

The US has drafted a coin featuring Trump. Here’s a better way to immortalize him

It is our solemn duty to ensure he is remembered for all he has done and may still do to destroy US democracy

The Guardian - US · Nov 16, 2025

Republicans are regimented. Democrats are undisciplined. Just look at the shutdown

Democrats finally had bargaining power and they caved. It’s nothing new – but it’s proof voters must make our demands clear

The Guardian - US · Nov 14, 2025

Ultra-rich media owners are tightening their grip on democracy. It’s time to wrest our power back

The Guardian has no billionaire or corporate owner: funded by readers, our fierce independence is guaranteed

The Guardian - US · Nov 13, 2025

Trump is threatening the basic needs of poor Americans. How low he has sunk

The president has put Snap benefits in jeopardy amid a fight over Medicaid. The nation has lost its moral authority

The Guardian - US · Nov 7, 2025

Zohran Mamdani represents the future of the Democratic party

Democratic party leaders like Chuck Schumer refuse to endorse Mamdani, and the New York Times wrongly cautions against him. Both are wrong

The Guardian - US · Oct 28, 2025

The shutdown fight has finally given Democrats leverage. They should use it

The government has effectively been shut down since Trump returned to office, as officials clamp down on work they oppose

The Guardian - US · Oct 2, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel is coming back. It’s proof that you still have power

Disney saw hurricane-level blowback over the talkshow host’s suspension, thanks in large part to consumers

The Guardian - US · Sep 23, 2025