rbreich

rbreich, 1 year ago to random

Please spare us the Republican Party’s fake outrage about the deficit.

The Bush and Trump tax cuts have cost us an estimated $10 trillion since their enactment.

When billionaires and corporations are getting a handout, the GOP couldn’t care less about the national debt.

rbreich, 1 year ago to random

RT @HeerJeet
What do "checks and balances" mean if one or more branches of government place themselves outside investigation? https://twitter.com/JustinElliott/status/1651001749765775360

rbreich, 1 year ago to random

RT @OurRevolution
435 is not some magic number that should be held sacrosanct.

Expand the House and give people the representation they deserve! https://twitter.com/RBReich/status/1650930958789386241

rbreich, 1 year ago to random

It’s an illusion to think we can make any major progress in this country without getting corporate money out of politics. It is the root of all evil in Washington.

rbreich, 1 year ago to random

So let me get this straight: The Republican Party claims to be the party of “patriotism” and “freedom,” but just proposed slashing spending on veteran care and benefits by $30 billion?

rbreich, 1 year ago to random

RT @SeanCasten
Good explainer on the history of House size and overdue need for expansion. And as one of my more famous colleagues says, "I've got a plan for that"! https://twitter.com/RBReich/status/1650930958789386241

rbreich, 1 year ago to random

Over three-quarters of Americans believe that mass shootings are preventable.

62% support a nationwide ban on AR-15s.

This issue is not as divisive the gun lobby wants you to believe.

rbreich, 1 year ago to random

RT @rbreich
It used to be normal for the House of Representatives to expand.

It wasn’t until 1929 that Congress arbitrarily capped the size of the House at 435 members.

Back then, each House member represented roughly 200,000 people.

Today, that number is 760,000.

Expand the House.

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rbreich, 1 year ago to random

The Supreme Court is off the rails.

Is it any wonder that 73% of Americans support establishing a code of ethics for SCOTUS justices?

They clearly can't be trusted to police themselves.

RT @politico
In 2017, newly-confirmed Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch quietly sold property to a CEO whose law firm has since argued at least 22 cases before the Supreme Court.
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/04/25/neil-gorsuch-colorado-propert…
https://twitter.com/politico/status/1650884615924531200

rbreich, 1 year ago to random

The Republican Party is only committed to maintaining its own power. Nothing more, nothing less. It is rapidly becoming the American fascist party.

Montana House Republicans' silencing of Zooey Zephyr is just the latest example.

RT @ap
Transgender Montana lawmaker Zooey Zephyr was prevented from speaking on the House floor for the third day, prompting many of her supporters to bring Monday's session to a halt.

Seve…
https://twitter.com/AP/status/1650925641095585804

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rbreich, 1 year ago to random

RT @uncapthehouse
Make it bigger to make it better! Thank you, @rbreich for talking about this important issue! https://twitter.com/RBReich/status/1650930958789386241

rbreich, 1 year ago to random

RT @mjs_DC
In his disclosures, Gorsuch told us who gifted him a fishing rod, a watercolor painting, and cowboy boots. But the identity of the person who bought his $1.8 million property? Gorsuch kept that one to himself. Wonder why. https://www.politico.com/news/2023/04/25/neil-gorsuch-colorado-property-sale-00093579

rbreich, 1 year ago to random

It used to be normal for the House of Representatives to expand.

It wasn’t until 1929 that Congress arbitrarily capped the size of the House at 435 members.

Back then, each House member represented roughly 200,000 people.

Today, that number is 760,000.

Expand the House.

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rbreich, 1 year ago to random

The biggest reason Social Security is running out of money is not what you (and the media) think it is. Let me explain. https://bit.ly/3N9mqhp

rbreich, 1 year ago to random

Jeff Bezos reportedly purchased a $75 million "support yacht" with a helipad to trail his $500 million superyacht.

Meanwhile, Amazon doesn't want workers to organize for better pay and safer working conditions.

This is what oligarchy looks like.

rbreich, 1 year ago to random

Say it with me: To control inflation, we must take aim at corporate profits, not working people.

RT @MorePerfectUS
Your regular reminder that inflation is being driven by corporations jacking up prices.
https://twitter.com/MorePerfectUS/status/1650855862523637760

rbreich, 1 year ago to random

The Republicans in Congress want to repeal the estate tax, giving America's billionaires a $1.8 trillion tax break.

Don't believe for a second that they care about working people.

rbreich, 1 year ago to random

Just to recap, Clarence Thomas:

-Accepted lavish trips from GOP billionaire megadonor Harlan Crow

-Had undisclosed real estate deals with Crow

-Didn’t recuse himself from a SCOTUS case that involved Crow's business

Are we really going to let him get away with this?

rbreich, 1 year ago to random

RT @MorePerfectUS
BREAKING: Amazon delivery drivers in Lancaster, CA have made history by unionizing with Teamsters local 396.

The 84 drivers at DAX8 are subcontractors, and unlike Amazon the company voluntarily recognized the union.

The union has already negotiated improved conditions for them.

rbreich, 1 year ago to random

"Party of limited government."

RT @ap
BREAKING: North Dakota’s Republican Gov. Doug Burgum has signed into law a ban on abortion at six weeks of pregnancy — even in cases of rape or incest. It's among the strictest abortion bans in the U.S. and takes effect immediately. https://apnews.com/article/abortion-north-dakota-six-week-ban-2bccde2925d30dd4772aaed84f3c2d98?taid=6446fdd370da020001a60ab5&utm_campaign=TrueAnthem&utm_medium=AP&utm_source…
https://twitter.com/AP/status/1650622727001186311

rbreich, 1 year ago to random

Gifts to Supreme Court justices shouldn’t just be “disclosed.” They should be banned, outright. How is that not painfully obvious?