The Hijacking of Social Security

The Hijacking of Social Security

 We've gathered some worthy articles on this subject so the reader can explore the important points to be considered.

Copy Link
Facebook
X (Twitter)
Bluesky
Pocket
Email

President Bush's plan to privatize Social Security seems to be picking up steam, if his commission's recent report is any indication. This report paints an alarmist picture of Social Security's future and, in our view, very incorrectly suggests that if we don't either cut benefits or hand our funds immediately over to Wall Street, then the entire system is in for a quick demise.

For readers who want to stay informed about what's at stake, we've gathered some relevant Nation articles, as well as links to worthy sites that can provide further info, including legislative updates, fact-sheets and activist material.

 

 

NATION ARTICLES

 

Pat's Social Security Trap
William Greider
August 20/27, 2001

Social Security Heist
Editors
July 9, 2001

Dear Alan: Butt Out
Editors
February 19, 2001

Third Rail Politics
Editors
June 12, 2000

Social Security for Women
Trudy Lieberman
July 19, 1999

The Real Threat to Social Security
Robert Dreyfuss
February 8, 1999

Social (In) Security
Editors
June 1, 1998

 

 

SITES OF INTEREST

 

The Economic Opportunity Institute's Social Security Page

Campaign for America's Future's Social Security Superpage

The AFL-CIO's Social Security Page

National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare

The Social Security Network

Expert Opinions From the Institute for Public Accuracy

Take a stand against Trump and support The Nation!

In this moment of crisis, we need a unified, progressive opposition to Donald Trump. 

We’re starting to see one take shape in the streets and at ballot boxes across the country: from New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s campaign focused on affordability, to communities protecting their neighbors from ICE, to the senators opposing arms shipments to Israel. 

The Democratic Party has an urgent choice to make: Will it embrace a politics that is principled and popular, or will it continue to insist on losing elections with the out-of-touch elites and consultants that got us here? 

At The Nation, we know which side we’re on. Every day, we make the case for a more democratic and equal world by championing progressive leaders, lifting up movements fighting for justice, and exposing the oligarchs and corporations profiting at the expense of us all. Our independent journalism informs and empowers progressives across the country and helps bring this politics to new readers ready to join the fight.

We need your help to continue this work. Will you donate to support The Nation’s independent journalism? Every contribution goes to our award-winning reporting, analysis, and commentary. 

Thank you for helping us take on Trump and build the just society we know is possible. 

Sincerely, 

Bhaskar Sunkara 
President, The Nation

Ad Policy
x