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Report Details How Social Security Has Become Rigged for the Wealthy While Leaving Behind Those It Was Designed to Help
'A Solution for All Generations': With Plan for Social Security Expansion, Warren Demands Rich Pay Fair Share to Lift 5 Million Out of Poverty
Julia Conley, staff writer
"No one who spends 30 years working and contributing to Social Security should retire in poverty."
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'Hell No,' Say Progressives, After GOP Sen. Joni Ernst Suggests Cutting Social Security 'Behind Closed Doors'
Jake Johnson, staff writer
"No matter how hard you try to hide, the American people will be watching—and...
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After Handing Rich $1.5 Trillion Tax Cut, Trump Reportedly Considering Slashing Medicare and Social Security as 'Second-Term Project'
Jake Johnson, staff writer
"Mr. Trump, you are not going to have a second term," tweeted Sen. Bernie...
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'No One Should Retire Into Poverty': At Historic Hearing, Progressives Make Case for Expanding—Not Cutting—Social Security Benefits
"Seeing this country become a better place been really his passion for a long time not a new front for a campaign." (Photo: Leon Bennett/WireImage)
'Our Fight for Justice Is Far From Over': Bernie Sanders Thanks Cardi B for Backing 2020 Campaign
Because Trump Stopped Paying Social Security Taxes 40 Minutes Into 2016, Sanders Says 'Time to Scrap the Cap'
To Ensure Dignity for 'Most Vulnerable' Among Us, Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill to Expand Social Security
On FDR's 137th Birthday, 200+ Democrats Unveil Bill to Expand Social Security So 'Seniors Can Retire in Dignity'
What's 'Ridiculous,' Says Warren, Is Not Tax on Wealth But Billionaires Like Schultz 'Who Think They Can Buy the Presidency'
As Paul Ryan Says Goodbye, Progressives Say 'Good Riddance' to 'Coward Who Sold Our Economy to Highest Bidders'
As GOP Moves to Cut Medicare and Social Security, 60% of Americans Say Repeal Trump Tax Scam Instead
Republican leaders have indicated in recent days that they plan to cut social safety net programs after the midterm elections. (Photo: Getty)
As Trump Vows "A Lot of Cutting" After Midterms, Americans Urged to Protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid at the Voting Booth
'Lives Hang in Balance': Ahead of Midterms, McConnell Admits GOP Desire to Gut Medicare & Social Security
'This Election Is Last Chance to Stop Them': Kudlow Confirms Trump and GOP Ready to Gut Safety Net After Midterms
'Stopping Cuts Isn't Enough': Sanders Joins Over 150 Democrats to Launch 'Expand Social Security Caucus'

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2019 Trustees Report Shows That Social Security Continues to Work for America
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Trump Once Again Proposes to Cut Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid
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The Social Security Expansion Act is Wise Policy and Winning Politics
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Jesse Jackson
If Democrats Don’t Go Bold With Social Reform Right Now, Then When?
Dean Baker
Dean Baker
A Bold Plan to Strengthen and Improve Social Security Is What America Needs
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You Will Have Social Security Just Like Your Parents and Grandparents—If You Fight to Keep It!
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Upcoming Democratic Debate Must Include Social Security
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Jim Naureckas
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Social Security Isn’t in Crisis. It Just Needs a Tune-Up
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