Articles Tagged “social security”

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    How Secure is Social Security?

    by Jill Chapin on Jul 16, 2012 | 30 Comments

    In 1930, there were 6.7 million Americans aged 65 or older and around that time, there were about sixteen people depositing into the Social Security system for each person withdrawing. In 2000, there were 34.9 million over age 65, and today fewer than two people deposit for each one withdrawing.

    Posted in Opinion, Politics

  • Event: From the New Deal to the Real Deal

    Event: From the New Deal to the Real Deal

    by FCJ Editor on Mar 28, 2008 | No Comments

    Supervisors Chris Daly and Ross Mirkarimi will host a community forum Monday to mark the 75th anniversary of the New Deal and to call for “universal access to meaningful employment and dignified work.” Photo by…

    Posted in Events