Economic Justice

The Real Fix for Social Security

Robert Reich / Substack Aug 16, 2024 As the rich get richer, more of the nation’s income is escaping the Social Security payroll tax. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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Don’t Hold Your Breath

Christopher Weyant May 9, 2024 Dig deeper

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Trump Promises

Dave Whamond Mar 18, 2024 Dig deeper

Interview

Why Is Getting Old So Hard and Expensive in America?

Lynn Parramore / Institute for New Economic Thinking Jul 19, 2023 M.T. Connolly offers both a warning and challenge: the systems we rely on to protect us as we age haven’t caught up to our longevity. Dig deeper ( 18 Min. Read )

Opinion

The New York Times Wants to Cut Social Security and Medicare

Dean Baker / Beat the Press Jul 7, 2023 Solutions for tackling the deficit that further exacerbate economic inequality don't prove you're tough. They prove you don't care. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

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Sacred Birds

Christopher Weyant May 1, 2023 Dig deeper

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Medicare and Social Security Sunset

Dave Whamond Feb 13, 2023 Dig deeper

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Liar Liar

Christopher Weyant Feb 9, 2023 Dig deeper

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Name Calling

Randall Enos Feb 6, 2023 Dig deeper

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Fiscal Cliff’s Hard Landing

Christopher Weyant Jan 19, 2023 Dig deeper

Business & Economy

GOP Weaponizes Debt Ceiling To Slash Welfare

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jan 18, 2023 The Treasury Department is prepared to take emergency measures to prevent the U.S. from breaching the debt ceiling. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Politics

House GOP Turns Sights on Social Security and Medicare

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jan 11, 2023 House GOP puts military expenditure over welfare. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )