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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Joshua Cho / FAIRJan 23, 2020
Corporate media has published at least 23 stories obscuring the Democratic hopeful's long history of trying to gut the popular program. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Jon Queally / Common DreamsJan 19, 2020
The former vice president bragged about cutting the program, said Sanders campaign manager Faiz Shakir. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Alex Lawson / Independent Media InstituteJan 17, 2020
As a senator of Delaware, he repeatedly tried to freeze federal spending. Democrats would be suicidal to nominate him against Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Eoin Higgins / Common DreamsJan 7, 2020
In a new interview with CNN's Anderson Cooper, the Vermont senator sounds off on his 2020 opponent's efforts to cut Social Security. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Jake Johnson / Common DreamsDec 16, 2019
One patient advocate is calling a new proposal that aims to further complicate who's eligible for essential aid a "national disgrace." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Jake Johnson / Common DreamsNov 29, 2019
Progressives blast the South Bend mayor's latest proposal to means-test higher education as "disingenuous" and downright reactionary. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Nancy Altman / Independent Media Institute Sep 6, 2019
At a town hall event, the Iowa senator admits Republicans will try to cut Social Security behind closed doors to avoid public scrutiny. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Nancy J. Altman / Independent Media InstituteSep 2, 2019
Workers, Social Security and government make up Trump's trifecta as he undermines labor protections and institutions. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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