Jake Johnson / Common DreamsJan 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 )
Nancy J. Altman / OtherWordsDec 12, 2022
With his re-election, Rapahael Warnock and his Democratic colleagues have a mandate to protect Social Security’s earned benefits. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Anis Shivani / Common DreamsMar 6, 2020
If the Vermont senator has any hope of staging a comeback, he must prove to American voters that his opponent is fundamentally unelectable. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Tom Conway / Independent Media InstituteMar 2, 2020
A combination of pension plans, Social Security and personal savings once carried our retirees through their golden years. Not anymore. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Jake Johnson / Common DreamsFeb 13, 2020
After approving trillions in tax cuts for the rich, the president takes action to "keep the nation on a fiscally sustainable course." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Jill Richardson / OtherWordsFeb 11, 2020
You might have missed it amid the impeachment coverage, but the president is reintroducing catastrophic Reagan-era disability cuts. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
ANDREW TAYLOR / The Associated PressFeb 10, 2020
The $4.8 trillion election year plan recycles cuts to food stamps and Medicaid, but leaves Social Security and Medicare benefits untouched. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Julia Conley / Common DreamsFeb 10, 2020
The former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, draws fire for claiming it's "not fashionable in progressive circles" to talk about the deficit. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Richard Eskow / Common DreamsFeb 7, 2020
Not only is the former mayor of New York City attempting to buy your vote, but his record suggests he's coming for your social security. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )
Nancy Altman / Independent Media InstituteFeb 6, 2020
The president promises he will "always protect" the program not two weeks after hinting at cuts to entitlements. No one should be fooled. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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