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What I know about Social Security and the cost of living adjustment…

From personal experience. I’ve been extra-astounded at the crazy GOP political statements about getting rid of Social Security. Equally, I used to be astounded at the false claims that Social Security/Medicare will run out of funds in…[fill in some date … Continue reading

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The truth about rural America

I’ve long been an admirer of Eduardo Porter, who takes a subtle and unusual angle in writing about economics for the New York Times. In case the phrase “writing about economics” causes you to shrink away from the page, as … Continue reading

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DeVos and the “libertarian” war on American women

Source: Betsy DeVos Says She Will Rewrite Rules on Campus Sex Assault – The New York Times ARLINGTON, Va. — Saying that the Obama administration’s approach to policing campus sexual assault had “failed too many students,” Education Secretary Betsy DeVos … Continue reading

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