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The Future of Social Security

Social Security is America's most beloved and effective social program, but Washington's budget cutters have it in their sights. Will they undercut it...
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Immigration - Time for a New Approach

Following the 2012 elections, leaders in both parties are talking about reforming immigration. Walls and repression do not work. SSN scholars tell us...
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Will Privileged Americans Pay to Invest in Our Future?

With D.C. debating fiscal fixes, taxes are front and center. As SSN scholars explain, U.S. taxes are low by international standards and the privileged...
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Choosing America's Future - An Election that Matters

With Democrats and Republicans pointing in opposite directions, the choices U.S. voters make on November 6, 2012 will help set the nation's course at...
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The High Stakes for Health Care in Election 2012

Should the United States expand health coverage and prod the system toward greater efficiency? Or should government retrench and unleash market forces...
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Building an Economy for All

America can build a growing, innovative economy with opportunities for all. In a new report, Jacob Hacker and Nate Loewentheil explain how growth...
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Women in Election 2012 - Issues and Voters

More American women than men will likely go to the polls on November 6, 2012. SSN scholars explore the gender gap and explain the high stakes for many...
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Dispelling the Mystery of Ryan's Republican Budget Cuts

Representative Paul Ryan has a budget plan to remake our country – a blueprint Republicans love. It promises big new tax cuts for the rich, but...
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The Future of Health Reform

On Thursday, June 28, 2012, a majority of the United States Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act – one of the most important social policy...