Social Security has stood the test of time — and it’s still vital

Social Security has stood the test of time — and it’s still vital

Older adults across the United States have long relied on Social Security to provide the steady, dependable income they need to retire with peace of mind. This longstanding federal program has become a fixture of American life, supporting roughly 71.6 million people. In a message to Congress in 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt outlined his vision for a social benefits program to protect seniors and the most vulnerable Americans. Shortly the…

On Social Security Day of Action, Don Bacon is Hellbent on Dismantling Key Program

In less than 100 days, Don Bacon has broken his promise to protect Social Security. Instead, he’s worked relentlessly to tear it down and has fallen in line with Elon Musk’s DOGE in dismantling this vital program. That’s why, today, House Democrats—alongside everyday Americans—are rising up in opposition to the Republican scheme to dismantle Social Security. Social Security offices are being closed, regional staff are being laid off, all public …

Kaptur joins Democrats in expressing concerns over Social Security

More than 178,000 people receive Social Security in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District, and U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D., Toledo) is joining Democrats across the country in expressing concerns over the agency.

In op-ed slamming Trump administration over Social Security threats, Warren becomes latest Democrat to turn to Fox News - The Boston Globe

“Gutting Social Security isn’t ‘efficient’ — it’s a broken promise. Democrats and Republicans should stand up and fight back to protect it,” Warren wrote in the piece that was published Tuesday morning.

Offers solutions to fix Social Security - Central Wisconsin News

Social security has been a political talking point for years and it once again is coming up. Often times, it is talked about as an intractable problem and can seem impossible to solve. However, it is actually a lot simpler than it is often presented, although the choices are not easy. I encourage you to ask for more honesty from politicians when they discuss social security and any plans for changes.

Under his government, the United States waged its last "good war" between 1941 and 1945, and is judged today. Franklin D. Roosevelt brought it to four terms and came out with the "New Deal" as a social reformer. He is regarded by many Americans as one of the best presidents alongside state founders George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The latter had held the United States together in the civil war from 1861 to 1865. Using the example of Frankl…