The new Republican budget (called the "Ryan Budget" by DC insiders) reflects current electoral reality: billionaires and corporations now finance candidates, and we get government of, by and for billionaires and corporations. The rest of us no longer matter, except as "the help" and, at least to the extent we haven't been entirely fleeced, a flock to harvest. more »
Once again, Republicans are holding government hostage, trying to force through unpopular cuts to the things We, the People -- "the 99%" -- do for each other and our economy, while giving handouts to the 1% who pay for their campaign ads and smears. more »
As you read this, remember what Republicans did just a few weeks ago to force huge tax cuts for the wealthy, adding as much as $900 to budget deficits. Also, keep in mind that we spend more on military than every other country combined.
At the Strengthen Social Security campaign we made two graphs demonstrating how the Fiscal Commission's final proposal would affect typical earners at all ends of the spectrum. The results are devastating. If you are not shocked, you are not looking closely enough. Check it out below, or click here for the graphs, explanatory note and underlying data all in one file.
Apparently the deficit commission believes that only the very poorest (those with career earnings in the range of $10,771) depend upon Social Security's benefits for security in old age--because they are the only ones the Commission spares from cuts. The middle and working class, it seems, could part with a huge slice of their benefits.
As progressives call for cuts to defense spending, a big challenge in doing so is addressing job losses that come with eliminating weapons programs. The number of jobs at stake can often be a powerful argument for defense supporters that cannot be ignored. The recent fight over the F-22 and its production in over 40 states is a clear example. But there is a remedy. more »
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