Sunday thought: Real Patriotism

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​Robert Reich shares the inspiring story of an elderly Texas couple who, despite physical pain, diligently handwrite postcards to encourage voter turnout in key states to protect future generations. He argues that while Trump and his wealthy backers rely on money and power, grassroots dedication like this proves that everyday citizens will ultimately prevail to safeguard democracy.

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Robert Reich is an American professor, author, lawyer, and political commentator, currently serving as a Chancellor's Professor of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. He previously served in three national administrations, most notably as the 22nd Secretary of Labor under President Bill Clinton from 1993 to 1997. He writes power, inequality, and what passes for “the system.”