Social programs that serve limited economic groups, especially the middle-class and poor, are always more vulnerable to political attack than those that serve everyone. (University of California)AdvertisementAmong universal programs, Social Security is often the target of proposals for means-testing. The reality is that only a minuscule portion of Social Security benefits goes to the wealthy. As Warren and Sanders understand, the cost of public higher education has become a major burden on middle-class and low-income families. I’m calling for universal free college and the cancellation of student loan debt for more than 95% of Americans.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 02, 2019 18:56 UTC