The recent postponement of comprehensive welfare reform signals a crucial pause, yet it definitively does not signify an end to the enduring and often contentious debate surrounding the nation’s social security system. This editorial examines the historical trajectory of such initiatives, underscoring the critical need for a re-evaluation of how […]
Tag: Social Security
If keeping the triple lock means retiring at 74, it has to go
The contentious ‘triple lock’ policy, designed to safeguard state pensions, faces growing scrutiny as its long-term financial implications suggest an unsustainable trajectory, potentially pushing the retirement age to an unprecedented 74 years old. This politically popular guarantee, ensuring annual pension increases by the highest of inflation, average earnings, or 2.5%, […]
Trump claims GOP Megabill ends Social Security taxes — it doesn’t
Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly asserted that a Republican-backed “megabill” would lead to the complete elimination of federal taxes on Social Security benefits, a claim that robust examination of the proposed legislation reveals to be unfounded. Despite these consistent declarations, a thorough review of the varying versions of the […]
Trump says the GOP mega bill will eliminate taxes on Social Security. It does not.
A recurring assertion from former President Donald Trump regarding the Republican Party’s comprehensive tax and spending cut legislation claims it will completely eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits; however, this significant promise is not substantiated by the actual provisions of the proposed bill. Throughout various public appearances and statements, […]
Trump keeps saying the GOP mega bill will eliminate taxes on Social Security. It does not
President Donald Trump has repeatedly stated that the Republican Party’s ambitious tax and spending legislation will eliminate taxes on federal Social Security benefits, a claim that stands in stark contrast to the actual provisions within the bills passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives. This persistent assertion […]
Letters: Services, not development, will best help unhoused people
The East Bay Times’ “Letters to the Editor” section on July 2, 2025, provides a compelling snapshot of public sentiment, revealing deep divisions and passionate appeals on critical societal and political issues, particularly regarding the welfare of unhoused individuals and the future of public services. This collection of reader opinions […]
President Trump Has Made Some Big Social Security Changes, but So Far He Hasn’t Touched This Key Issue
During his tenure, President Donald Trump’s administration initiated various changes concerning the nation’s pivotal Social Security program, addressing certain operational aspects of the retirement system. While these adjustments aimed to enhance efficiency and manage immediate concerns, a fundamental and deeply entrenched challenge concerning the long-term solvency and structural integrity of […]