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THE RICH AND SOCIAL SECURITY
I’m sorry to burst everyone’s bubble about the rich and Social Security, but I believe it’s flat out wrong to think it’s as simple as the rich should pay “their fair share.” Compared to everyone else, they already pay their fair share because what each of us pays in Social Security tax is based on our income. The rich earn more, so they pay more.
The sticking point is the cap, the amount of the tax to be collected before the assessment stops. So what “pay their share” actually means to those hoping for reform is “get rid of the cap.”
But what ...
COOPERATION 103
cooperation [ koh-op-uh-rey-shuhn ]
an act or instance of working or acting together for a common purpose or benefit
mutually beneficial interaction among organisms [nations] living in a limited area [planet Earth]
https://strategic-culture.su/news/2024/08/26/brics-poised-to-become-the-voice-of-the-global-majority/
Few Americans have heard of BRICS. Even though this international organization of nations will soon represent the Global Majority, western media ignores, or is oblivious to, what is becoming a monumental shift of human ...
Words Matter Today Just as They Have Throughout History
“In the beginning was the word.” Words matter. They are the stuff of thought. They give shape to our identity, our memories, and our personality. Words float in the air as vibrations of sound, and as electrons via various media. Some we hear, some we read, and some we speak. The world is resounding with words. In modern life we can scarcely find relief from them. Before modern electronic media there were periods of silence. There were moments, even hours, without words being introduced into our brains. There was time for internal dialogue. That is, of course, our ...
Project 2025 is a Threat to our Freedoms, our Families & our Futures
Project 2025 is a blueprint for a far-right white Christian Nationalist agenda in a second Trump term. A coalition of over a hundred right-wing organizations, led by think tank The Heritage Foundation, researched, developed, and released a 920-page document that sets out the MAGA agenda for every aspect of Americans’ lives.
From sabotaging our elections to eliminating the resources we need for education, and from cutting Social Security and Medicare to dictating the religion we can practice. Project 2025 includes banning contraception and taking away our ...
Agenda47: a Platform for Disaster
“It’s We The People who’re being tested in this election – will we pursue the democratic values and progressive policies the great majority of us want for our children? Or will we fall into the egomaniacal autocracy and corporate kleptocracy that Trump is openly promising?” Jim Hightower, political commentator
Agenda47 is the policy platform for Trump's second administration. It is a case study in ridiculous bombast masquerading as a policy document. It is devoid of any serious, thoughtful policy proposals. Agenda47 is full of ridiculous, inaccurate statemen...
RALLY ON SATURDAYS WITH US
Friends for Peace,
We will be walking around the 400 Block each Saturday morning at 10 am until about 11:30. Many come to walk and many come to sit on the corners of the 400 Block with signs and flags to be present for people who want to stop to talk.
Please join us as you are able! Bring a new sign if you have time. We do have some to share if you need one!
All of our hearts should be open, and in doing this we will be strengthened to take actions in support of a peaceful solution.
In Solidarity,
Carolyn, Claudette, Nancy and David
Democracy vs. Autocracy
Democracy vs. Autocracy
What do these terms really mean?
Defined by Webster’s dictionary, democracy is “a government by the people, usually through elected representation,” compared to autocracy, “government by a single, absolute ruler.”
Citizens choose candidates to appear on ballots through caucuses and primaries in democracies; and are elected through free, fair, secure, and non-fraudulent elections, followed by a peaceful transfer of power. In an autocracy, those in power choose candidates, often with pre-determined outcomes, and may refuse to ...
What have you heard about Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025?
What have you heard about Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025?
Some wonderful talking points from our friends at FAIR MAPS.
It was written by a consortium of the most extreme MAGA organizations and advisors - election deniers and Jan 6 supporters. It is not the Heritage Foundation or the GOP you once believed in.
The people who supported project 2025 are the same people who supported the January 6th insurrection.
The Heritage Foundation spent $22 million to prepare this authoritarian plan and although the personnel hiring process has ...
Our Vote, Our Ballot Box
On Monday, May 13, at noon, several of us along with The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign met in front of City Hall. This type of event happened in five cities across the state: Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Eau Claire and Wausau. In Wausau, we were joined by Katrina Shankland!
May 13 the Wisconsin Supreme Court began hearing oral arguments in the Priorities USA v. WEC case, which will decide the fate of ballot drop boxes in Wisconsin.
In 2022, the Wisconsin Supreme Court outlawed ballot drop boxes in Teigen v. WEC under the guise of “ballot harvesting.” ...
Demonstrations Across Wisconsin
Demonstrations Across Wisconsin
Please join the Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans,
American Federation of Government Employees Council 220,
and other partner organizations as we call for Social Security to
be protected, modernized and expanded!
Attend a demonstration near you!
All events start at noon and will last approximately one hour
Rhinelander: Tuesday, May 15 meeting at 2023 Navajo Street
wisconsin.retiredamericans.org
Thank you to our friends at WJFW for the great reporting. This link will help you to understand what Social Security is up ...