Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Beat the Press is Dean Baker’s commentary on economic reporting. He is a Senior Economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR).
The Democrats’ Necessary Apology
Understand the importance of democratic reform. Find out what progressive actions can lead to meaningful change.
The Musk-Trump Big Lie on Social Security
Discover why the lies about social security raise important questions about government systems and personal finance.
Crypto and Donald Trump’s Strategic Baseball Card Reserve
Analyze the bizarre proposal of a Trump crypto reserve and how baseball cards fit in the context of economic security.
Elon’s Chainsaw Automatically Shuts Off When It Gets Near the Pocketbooks of the Rich
The most obvious case of government waste that somehow escapes Elon’s chainsaw is his friend Donald Trump’s golfing trips.
Trump’s Dead People on Social Security Lie
It speaks volumes about the Republican Party that almost all of them are willing to go along with this obvious lie.
Donald The Taxman Strikes at Midnight
Donald Trump is about to hit America’s workers with the largest tax increase they have ever seen
Elite Historian Niall Ferguson Wants to Bring Back Tax Farming
In spite of what Niall Ferguson claims in the Wall Street Journal, our national debt is not about to strangle us.
Donald Trump’s Record Large Tax Increase
Trump is proposing a massive tax increase. Shouldn’t Republicans be outraged?
The Elites’ Big Lie on Inequality
Understand the narrative as we reveal how the elite class is lying about income inequality and its effect on public perception.
What Does a Budget from Congress Mean When Elon Decides What Gets Spent?
Uncover insights into the national budget and what it means that Elon Musk has a say in shaping economic policies and priorities.
