R. Douglas Arnold

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Fixing Social Security: The Politics of Reform in a Polarized Age R. Douglas Arnold
How Social Security has shaped American politics—and why it faces insolvency
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Congress, the Press, and Political Accountability R. Douglas Arnold
Congress, the Press, and Political Accountability is the first large-scale examination of how local media outlets cover members of the United States Congress. Douglas Arnold asks: do local newspapers provide the information citizens...
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R. Douglas Arnold on Fixing Social Security Since its establishment, Social Security has become the financial linchpin of American retirement. Yet demographic trends—longer lifespans and declining birthrates—mean that this popular program now pays more in benefits than it collects in revenue. Read More