Robert Reich on Abortion

• Lead coalition against anti-choice lobby. (May 2002)
• Supports Contraceptive Coverage Bill and Buffer Zone Law. (May 2002)
• Unrestricted right to safe abortions. (May 2002)

Robert Reich on Budget & Economy

• Greenspan’s caution is ludicrous during a recession. (Oct 2001)
• Stimulus: more unemployment insurance, less payroll tax. (Oct 2001)
• Low-unemployment recession may result from wage fluctuation. (Jul 2001)
• New progressivism: economic dynamism with social cushions. (Feb 2001)
• Gap between rich and poor is widening despite good economy. (Jul 1998)
• Focus on inflation & deficit means focus on needs of wealthy. (Dec 1992)
• Most precious asset is human capital. (Nov 1992)

Robert Reich on Civil Rights

• Supports civil unions. (May 2002)
• Extend partner benefits to gays. (May 2002)
• Equal rights for GLBT; against DOMA. (May 2002)

Robert Reich on Corporations

Robert Reich on Crime

• Increase penalties for felon handgun possession. (Sep 2002)
• Against the death penalty on several grounds. (May 2002)

Robert Reich on Drugs

• Legalize the medical use of marijuana. (Apr 2002)

Robert Reich on Education

• We must prepare workforce for new economy. (Jan 2002)
• Community Colleges are unsung heroes of workers. (Jan 2002)
• Combine knowledge (know-how) with wisdom (know-why). (Jun 2001)
• Grant $60,000 nest egg to high school graduates. (Mar 2001)
• Standardized tests are too one-size-fits-all for many kids. (Jul 2000)
• New economy skills not measured by standardized tests. (Jul 2000)

  School Choice

• Give poor kids a choice, but not via vouchers. (Mar 2002)
• Never supported vouchers, despite interpretation that way. (Mar 2002)
• Poorest children should get largest vouchers. (Feb 2001)
• $10,000 vouchers for poor kids in private & charter schools. (Sep 2000)

Robert Reich on Energy & Oil

• Encourage low-emissions and hybrid vehicles. (May 2002)
• Jump-start renewable energy & reduce power-plant emissions. (May 2002)

Robert Reich on Environment

• Supports Smart Growth and protecting open space. (May 2002)
• World environmental agency should impose emissions rules. (Oct 2001)

Robert Reich on Families & Children

• Better jobs programs would result in more stable marriages. (Jun 2001)
• Balance of family & job is harder in new economy. (Mar 2001)

Robert Reich on Foreign Policy

• It’s time to advocate strongly for Palestinian state. (Nov 2001)
• We’re too stingy with our foreign aid. (Jul 2000)

Robert Reich on Free Trade

• MA should compete by being productive, not cheap. (Jan 2002)
• Share benefits of globalization; lower import trade barriers. (Oct 2001)
• Poor nations should improve conditions as wealth increases. (May 2000)
• Backlash against globalization is growing, because of jobs. (Dec 1999)
• Urges worldwide campaign against child labor. (Jun 1996)
• Trade with China makes sense if US workers are protected. (Apr 2000)

Robert Reich on Government Reform

• Cut wasteful programs, start with across-the-board 3% cuts. (Sep 2002)
• Establish satellite governor's office in Berkshire County. (Apr 2002)

Robert Reich on Gun Control

• Limit handgun sales to one per month. (Sep 2002)
• If I had my way, I’d restrict handguns. (Jan 2000)

Robert Reich on Health Care

• Raise cigarette taxes to make health care more affordable. (Jan 2002)
• Budget surplus means it’s time for universal health care. (Apr 2001)
• Universal coverage helps more than minimum wage increase. (Jul 1998)

Robert Reich on Homeland Security

• Building missile defense will start a new Frigid War. (Feb 2001)
• Shift spending from defense to social investment. (Dec 1992)

Robert Reich on Immigration

• Against more H-1B visas: not a long-term solution. (Sep 1999)

Robert Reich on Jobs

• MA workers should be able to find a job at a living wage. (Jan 2002)
• Prodded Clinton on minimum wage & corporate welfare. (Nov 2001)
• Social mobility and median wages are down. (Jul 1998)
• Wage disparity between boss & workers hurts companies. (Jul 1998)
• Americans deserve a livable wage: raise the minimum. (Jul 1998)

Robert Reich on Local Issues

Big Dig

• Make rail part of overall Big Dig plan. (Mar 2002)
• Use gas tax to pay for Big Dig, not toll increases. (Feb 2002)

  Clean Elections

• Hoped to run "Clean" but first must run. (Apr 2002)
• Clean Elections is old politics against reformers. (Apr 2002)
• Clean Elections law reduces corporate political power. (Jan 2002)

  MCAS

• Not against tests--but against basing graduation on just one. (Apr 2002)

Robert Reich on Principles & Values

• Calling Democrats “dead” meant to stimulate debate. (Nov 2001)
• Pro-economic growth progressive. (Nov 2001)
• Rebirth of Democratic activism: 2002 midterm convention. (Jul 2001)
• Democratic Party: not playing dead, but dead. (Mar 2001)
• The Pronoun Test: workers say “we” instead of “they”. (May 1993)
• Policy is second to politics, and should be. (Apr 1993)
• As Labor Secretary, implemented employees’ suggestions. (Mar 1993)
• Harvard class’ enrollment predicted Clinton victory. (Sep 1992)
• Profiled in "Jews in American Politics". (Jan 2001)

Robert Reich on Social Security

• Open the lockbox & throw away key: Better reforms needed. (Sep 2001)
• Privatization is the first cousin of social Darwinism. (Aug 2001)
• Keep Trust Fund as federal “insurance pool”. (Feb 1997)

Robert Reich on Tax Reform

• Postpone state tax cut. (Apr 2002)
• Avoid raising taxes, but a pledge is irresponsible. (Feb 2002)
• Tax system must be fair without big breaks for business. (Jan 2002)
• Ask rich to bear the burden before cutting education. (Jan 2002)
• No tax cut. Period. (May 2001)
• Expand EITC & raise bottom of SSI tax, as tax cut to poor. (Jan 2001)
• Opposes marriage penalty bill: It’s a tax cut to the wealthy. (Feb 2000)
• Consider tax breaks for hiring & retaining workers. (Jul 1998)

Robert Reich on War & Peace

• War against terrorism requires better intelligence-gathering. (Dec 2001)
• Must examine terrorism’s context and US role. (Nov 2001)

Robert Reich on Welfare & Poverty

• Include faith based organizations in crime prevention. (Sep 2002)
• Give housing vouchers to poor families. (Feb 2001)
• Clinton’s signing of Welfare Reform was his worst decision. (Sep 2000)
• Welfare reform resulted in millions working at dead end jobs. (Jul 2000)