Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
If Musk and the DOGE boys ever did their homework (generally a good idea for those interested in “efficiency”) they could have looked at the 2005 Social Security Trustees Report. They then would have discovered the plans for the Great Replacement.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Uncover the careless tactics of Elon Musk and the DOGE team regarding Social Security and their misunderstanding of the program.
Article • Data Bytes
The attack on the federal workforce is not about “efficiency.” It is a deliberate plan to deprive traditionally underserved communities of a route to economic security.
Article • Expose the Heist: Power and Policy in Unprecedented Times
Elon Musk’s wildly inaccurate claims about Social Security could have lasting consequences.
Article • Expose the Heist: Power and Policy in Unprecedented Times
If Trump and Musk really want to cut wasteful spending, they should look into the Medicare Advantage scam that costs the public billions of dollars every year.
Article • Expose the Heist: Power and Policy in Unprecedented Times
While the Trump administration boosts (and profits from) the crypto industry, it’s clear that the whole crypto game is tilted toward funneling money up toward the richer players.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Find out why the Trump dream of balanced trade is a myth.
Article • Expose the Heist: Power and Policy in Unprecedented Times
The DOGE ‘chainsaw’ is cutting jobs at the very agencies we need to prevent wildfires and manage our forests.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
The impact of Trump’s threats should not be underestimated. Learn how they might influence the likelihood of a recession.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Discover why the lies about social security raise important questions about government systems and personal finance.
