Budget Archives

Op-Ed/Commentary

BudgetHealth and Social ProgramsUnited States Washington Post Says Voters Want Cuts to Social Security and Medicare

The Post does not present any evidence that a substantial segment of the population would be happy with cuts to Social Security and Medicare, which polls consistently show enjoy strong support across the political spectrum.

Dean Baker / November 03, 2022

Op-Ed/Commentary

BudgetGovernmentHealth and Social ProgramsUnited States Contrary to What Ezra Klein and Mark Leibovich Tell You, Paul Ryan Was Very Much a Lightweight

Ryan was a lightweight who did not want his proposals to be taken seriously, and thankfully, most people other than centrist pundits did not.

Dean Baker / October 29, 2022

Op-Ed/Commentary

BudgetGovernmentUnited States Student Loan Forgiveness and Really Big Number Syndrome

It really would help if reporters covering budget issues saw it as their responsibility to convey information to their audiences rather than just engaging in fraternity rituals of writing down really big numbers that are meaningless to almost everyone.

Dean Baker / September 27, 2022

Op-Ed/Commentary

BudgetRevolving Door ProjectUnited States Enforcement: The Untapped Resource

Cracking down on corporate wrongdoers is smart populist politics—and can be sold to the deficit hawks as well.

Eleanor Eagan Hannah Story Brown / DEMOCRACY / August 25, 2022