Is Social Security Racist?
Is Social Security Racist?
Yes—although it’s not as bad as it used to be.
Tilt?
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Two elements of Social Security contribute to racial inequality. One is that the system rewards marriage. The other is that it rewards longevity. Blacks get shortchanged on both scores.
It’s one more illustration of how a seemingly neutral system can have injustice built into it.
The marriage benefit is a large one. While…
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