Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
The 2025 Social Security report warns of a shortfall, but the program remains strong and fixable with modest, fair policy changes.
Podcast
In our latest episode, Dean Baker sits down with Nancy Altman, who has spent decades defending the critical Social Security program.
Article • Expose the Heist: Power and Policy in Unprecedented Times
Elon’s Musk misguided war on non-existent Social Security fraud is based on a lie – but it is having real consequences.
Article
The richest man in the world is taking aim at Social Security. Here are few simple things about the program that he really hopes you don’t know.
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Trump’s Commerce Secretary said that anyone who would complain about not receiving their Social Security benefit check is likely a fraudster. Shouldn’t this be a serious scandal?
Article • Dean Baker’s Beat the Press
Is the private sector truly more efficient? Find out how government agencies, like Social Security, prove otherwise.
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
Throughout his career, Congressman Grijalva worked tirelessly for a more equitable, just, and peaceful world.
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 • Expose the Heist: Power and Policy in Unprecedented Times
Elon Musk’s wildly inaccurate claims about Social Security could have lasting consequences.
