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Boiling Frogs

Dave Whamond Jul 3, 2025 Dig deeper

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Spot the ‘Domestic Terrorist’

John Cole Apr 24, 2025 Dig deeper

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First DOGE Came

Christopher Weyant Mar 27, 2025 Dig deeper

Politics

Anxiety Mounts as DOGE Targets Social Security

Eli Hager / ProPublica Feb 24, 2025 An already understaffed Social Security Administration faces further cuts and closures. The consequences could be significant for millions of vulnerable Americans. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

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DOGE Job Purge

Dave Whamond Feb 20, 2025 Dig deeper

Politics

Social Security Head Leaves As DOGE Seeks Access to Sensitive Data

Amanda Becker / The 19th Feb 18, 2025 Acting Commissioner Michelle King left as Elon Musk’s DOGE sought access to a database with information about anyone with a Social Security number. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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