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America is built on a racist social contract. It’s time to tear it up and start anew

From the civil war to the January 2021 insurrection, the white nationalist response to democratic defeat has been to attempt to destroy US institutions and our national agreements. We shouldn’t tolerate this

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SES urges residents of several NSW areas to evacuate – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Biden dismisses calls for abolishing debt limit

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday rejected a push from congressional Democrats to get rid of the statutory debt ceiling, calling the idea of doing so “irresponsible.”

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Biden dismisses calls for abolishing debt limit - Roll Call

President Joe Biden rejected a push from congressional Democrats to get rid of the statutory debt ceiling, calling the idea "irresponsible."

Roll Call

GOP is bad on abortion — and inflation

Republicans have no ideas on how to fix the economy — and what they are planning will only make things worse

Salon

Michael Hiltzik: GOP promises to gut your Social Security, Medicare if it takes power

It used to be a truism that no elected office-holders would dare to tamper with Social Security if they wished to keep their jobs.

Los Angeles Times

Social Security now allows individuals to self-select gender

Individuals will be allowed to make sure their records with the Social Security Administration align with their gender identity under a plan announced Wednesday

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Standard deductions, tax brackets rise due to inflation

The IRS is increasing standard deductions for 2023 and tax brackets will be revised upward because of inflation.

Chicago Sun-Times

IRS ups standard deductions, tax brackets due to inflation

Taxpayers will get fatter standard deductions for 2023 and all seven federal income tax bracket levels will be revised upward as the government allows people to shield more of their money from taxation because of persistently high inflation

The Independent UK

What will a GOP majority actually do?

Expect a government shutdown, new attacks on Social Security and Medicare and an end to Ukraine aid, for starters

Salon

Pandemic-related fraud totaled billions. California is trying to get some of it back

A special task force is investigating claims and freezing accounts to determine who legitimately qualifies for the relief money. About $20 billion in unemployment money was stolen by criminals.

WEKU

Cook County’s basic income pilot: 155,000+ applicants, just 3,250 spots

The Cook County Promise Pilot Program is the latest pilot in the Chicago area that will give selected residents $500 a month for two years with no strings attached. The deadline to apply is Friday.

Chicago Sun-Times

JobSeeker has kept recipients below the poverty line for years, but advocates say they've never been worse off

As food prices and living costs rise, social services advocates say they've never seen Australians on JobSeeker struggling this much.

ABC News

'You don't want to live anymore.' California's seniors living in poverty struggle without retirement savings

At 61, Linda Fett arrived at the Union Rescue Mission on skid row this year without any savings. After her divorce in 1992, the long-term caregiver used what little money she had to pay bills, including car payments and other expenses, in order to live independently.

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Salon

This year's election: Only one issue

Of course the economy and reproductive rights are important. But in the shadow of fascism, they almost don't matter

Tribune News Service

House GOP’s Scalise defends Medicare, Social Security plans

Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., the number two House Republican, defended his party’s approach to Medicare and Social Security, which has become a campaign issue ahead of U.S. midterm elections in November.

The Independent UK

Social Security boost seen as unlikely to help Dems at polls

The news that 70 million people will see an 8.7% boost in their Social Security checks next year came just weeks before Election Day, but it's unlikely to give Democrats the edge they're desperately seeking at the polls

Axios

White House trolls GOP with Rick Scott's own words

It's a new sign Democrats plan to run against Scott in the final midterm stretch.

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Medicare Open Enrollment Occurs Annually from October to December — Here's What You Need to Know

Medicare open enrollment is underway. Here's what you need to get done.

Salon

Debate audience laughs at Ron Johnson

Johnson was repeatedly laughed at and booed during debate with Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes

The Times of India

Hyderabad: CBI books postal department staffer for siphoning off social security pensions

HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad anti-corruption unit of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has lodged an FIR against a postal department employee for siphoning off social security pensions and the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) funds.

Roll Call

Buchanan touts business success in bid for Ways and Means slot

Rep. Vern Buchanan is pitching a sharp pro-business focus as he seeks the top Republican spot on the House Ways and Means Committee

Tribune News Service

Allison Schrager: Enjoy the Social Security bump now. You'll pay later

Social Security is known as the third rail of politics. President Joe Biden has pounced on all who dare even think about curtailing the retirement program. In fact, this week cash-strapped retirees will get the biggest cost-of-living increase in 40 years, an 8.7% boost to protect them from inflation.

The Independent UK

8.7% hike to Social Security checks won't cut it, some fear

In a year when inflation has made Americans’ eyes pop when they fill up their gas or walk down grocery store aisles, many Social Security recipients worry whether the biggest cost-of-living increase in four decades will be enough to cover their needs

The Conversation

Soaring inflation prompts biggest Social Security cost-of-living boost since 1981 – 6 questions answered

Social Security is set to boost the benefits it provides retirees by 8.7%, the biggest cost-of-living adjustment since 1981. It comes as sky-high inflation continues to eat into incomes and savings.

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