social security Archives – The Statesman

Don’t make it tougher for people with disabilities

Joshua BlakeOpinionsOctober 21, 2019October 21, 2019

I decided to look up “Disability Reporting Jobs” on Google, with hopes of receiving information regarding job openings for journalists with disabilities such as myself. The results that popped up were articles about employment issues involving people with disabilities and how Social Security can help if you have one. Although none of this was relevant to my situation, I did find one article intriguing.

Stony Brook professor heads rising economic movement

Cindy MizakuNewsOctober 6, 2019October 6, 2019

Stephanie Kelton, professor of public policy and economics at Stony Brook University and economic advisor to Bernie Sanders, is a leading figure in the rising economic movement called Modern Monetary Theory (MMT).

Sexual assault survivor and immigrant activist Angy Rivera shares her story

Maya BrownNewsNovember 11, 2018November 11, 2018

Angy Rivera, subject of the Peabody Award-winning documentary “Don’t Tell Anyone (No Le Digas A Nadie)”. spoke about her experiences as an undocumented immigrant and sexual assault victim on Thursday, Nov. 8 in Roth Cafe.

Presidential Lecture Series: Professor Stephanie Kelton debunks the national debt

Lisseth AguilarNewsOctober 17, 2018October 21, 2018

Kelton described the debate over the national debt as a “bipartisan chorus,” since both parties in Washington agree that having such a high debt will produce dangerous economic consequences for future generations. Contrarily, she argues that deficits are necessary for economic growth.

Effect of government shutdown on Stony Brook University

Nujbat MerajiNewsOctober 17, 2013

Since the start of this month, the whole nation was engulfed in two topics: the government shutdown and the debt ceiling crisis. Stony Brook University is keeping a close watch on both topics since no matter what the outcomes of the crises are, it will have a huge impact on the university.

Youth voting drops off after initial fight for a voice

Danny Awalt Jr.OpinionsOctober 8, 2013October 8, 2013

The year was 1971 and the United States had been at war in Vietnam for the duration of the past decade. The draft was in full effect and able bodied young men over the age of 18 were enlisted into the U.S. military to serve in the war effort. Overseas, our soldiers, sailors and Marines were fighting a drawn out counter insurgency war against guerrilla fighters in the jungles of Vietnam.

Plain packing: Is it time the Government butt out?

Brittany MacDougallOpinionsOctober 9, 2012February 26, 2013

Smoking is bad for you. It causes cancer, emphysema, ruins your skin and can cause gross black stuff to grow on your lungs. You shouldn’t do it. We get it….