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Social Security

Tuesday’s Election: Racism and Anti-Semitism Versus Social Security and Medicare
Trump and the Republicans are trying to present themselves as a populist party, but they offer nothing except bigotry.

The GOP Tax Cuts Are Already Hurting Social Security
The higher federal deficits caused by the cuts will be used by the GOP to attack Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.

Trump’s Post-Midterm Plans: Cut Medicare, Social Security, Medicaid
Protecting the safety net will be a top priority for many voters in the upcoming election.

In Destroying Social Security, GOP Has No Plans for Elderly Americans
Dismantling Social Security will be a top priority for Republicans if they retain a majority in Congress.

Retirement Income in the 21st Century
When we have a retirement system like this, inequality is hardly a mystery.

Noam Chomsky’s Political Analysis Comes to Life in Graphic Novel
A new graphic novel explores the linguist and political philosopher's ideas of creating spaces of resistance.

Violent Protests and Government Response Leave Over 30 Dead in Nicaragua
Nicaragua's social security system is facing a budget shortfall.

With Tax Scam Complete, GOP Caucus Unveils Budget Blueprint to Attack Safety Net
In this plan, programs like Social Security and Medicare are gutted while tax cuts are permanent.

The GOP’s Tax Cut Bonanza Is a Major Attack on Medicare
Paul Ryan and Mick Mulvaney can't be trusted to protect our Medicare benefits.

Social Security: Still the Most Efficient Way to Provide Retirement Income
The program has stood the test of time well.