Black Agenda Report
Black Agenda Report
News, commentary and analysis from the black left.

  • Home
  • Africa
  • African America
  • Education
  • Environment
  • International
  • Media and Culture
  • Political Economy
  • Radio
  • US Politics
  • War and Empire

Obama Aims To Cut Social Security & Other Federal Benefits? And This is a Surprise?
Bill Quigley
10 Apr 2013
🖨️ Print Article

President Obama's proposal to cut Social Security by "chaining" it to the consumer price index will cost seniors a good 10% of monthly benefits a decade from now.  Republicans didn't force him into this, it's his opening proposal for negotiating.  Is anybody even surprised?  

Do you need and appreciate Black Agenda Report articles? Please click on the DONATE icon, and help us out, if you can.


More Stories


  • Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
    Venezuela Declares State of Emergency, Calls for International Solidarity in Official Communiqué
    07 Jan 2026
    Venezuela's statement categorically denounces U.S. action as criminal aggression, framing the nation's resistance as a legitimate defense of sovereignty against imperialism.
  • Struggle La Lucha
    Cuba Reports 32 Fighters Killed in U.S. Attack on Venezuela
    07 Jan 2026
    In Venezuela and around the world Cuba is in the forefront of defending revolution.
  • Black Alliance for Peace Africa Team
    The Black Alliance for Peace Africa Team Condemns the Israeli/U.S. Effort to Destabilize Somalia with the Recognition of Somaliland
    07 Jan 2026
    Israel's recognition of Somaliland undermines not just Somalia's sovereignty, but that of all African states.
  • The Editors
    Black Agenda Report Will Return January 7, 2026
    19 Dec 2025
    The Black Agenda Report team are taking our annual end of year break. We will be back with a new issue on January 7, 2026. Thanks for your support and have a great holiday season!
  • BAR Radio Logo
    Black Agenda Radio with Margaret Kimberley
    Black Agenda Radio December 19, 2025
    19 Dec 2025
    In this week’s segment, we present a conversation about birthright citizenship, its benefits to Black people, and why it is under attack. But first, we hear from a U.S. activist who recently traveled…
  • Load More
Subscribe
connect with us
about us
contact us