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The official COLA won't be announced by the Social Security Administration until October, but it's worth paying attention to ...
Conflicts over land and territory will likely proliferate as the accelerating climate crisis collides with rising ...
Social trust is crucial for capitalism and vibrant democracies. And when those systems weaken, as they are now, it’s calling ...
Discovering relatedness outside of a topical issue helps diverse groups to overcome differences and develop action for social ...
Between the fiscal years of 2015 and 2022, the Social Security Administration paid out almost $72 billion in incorrect payments, according to the SSA’s Office of the Inspector General. Overpayments ...
Impact investment through municipal bonds is generally perceived as risky. But it doesn't have to be that way.
Millions have taken to the streets during recent protests against the Trump administration’s policies. It begs the question: Are they accomplishing anything?
Social change often gains momentum when an issue is trending, but real progress depends on long-term commitment. How can we encourage more allies to show up for social change?
While it's good news that Social Security's FRA is not going to change any more, seniors who hit 66 next year and beyond will still have to face the reality that they have to wait two full years ...
“Social movements have changed the world as often and as profoundly as wars, natural disasters and elections have done,” the historian Linda Gordon writes in “Seven Social Movements That ...
Social Security COLAs are based on third quarter changes to the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. The problem, though, is that an index that tracks the costs of ...
One positive aspect of Social Security is that the program is set up to adapt to economic changes. Each year, for example, Social Security benefits are eligible for an automatic cost-of-living ...