Robert Reich on what Americans can do this year to preserve democracy
And “the rule of law, equal justice, voting rights and civil rights, and social justice.”
“Trump 2.0’s second year may be even worse than the first,” says Reich, a professor, author, lawyer, political analyst, secretary of Labor under President Clinton. “That’s because Trump, his sycophants, and the billionaires behind him know that with the coming midterm elections, 2026 could be their last unconstrained chance to suppress democracy and siphon off America’s wealth for themselves.”
So he’s detailed what he considers the 10 most important actions Americans can take in 2026.
Among them: Protecting vulnerable immigrant and LGBTQ+ people, calling lawmakers, mobilizing, boycotting, donating.
And, at the same time, he says to be sure to “Take care of yourself and your loved ones.”
“We will get through this, and we will prevail. But it will require confidence, courage, and tenacity. We need to stay healthy for this fight. We need to be fortified by those we care about. And we need to be there for those we love.”
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