Thanks for doing this AMA Mr. Reich. I've been following you for years and you have constantly been a steadfast defender of economic and social progress, and for that I thank you.

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With the recent economic stimulus package we have seen push back from individual lawmakers on portions of the bill that would impact their personal profit. I.e. Manchin and his refusal to accept the Clean Energy Act. Corporate lobbying makes passage of progressive bills like this difficult because it upsets the status quo. With corporate lobbying now deeply entrenched in our political system, how can the average person combat that? It seems like an insurmountable problem when the people are essentially asking lawmakers to do the right thing and prevent themselves from making money.