Opposition to Social Security 'No Match' Letters Mounting

Activists take action against Department of Homeland Security plans to turn Social Security 'no match' letters into a vehicle for immigration enforcement

"...took action Wednesday, Sept. 12, against Department of Homeland Security plans to convert "Social Security 'no match' letters into..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Social Security System Is Broken!

"...concerned to see the perpetuation of a myth about Social Security and the stock market. Social Security is no..."

Sept. 27, 2005 Postmarks

Legalization Could Benefit Social Security

"...made the connection with the possible benefit to our Social Security system if a legalization program is successfully enacted?..."

Nov. 1, 2007 Postmarks

Bruce Sterling on Social Media Jihads

How good are terrorists' Twitter game?

"...Social media and the Internet itself have steadily amplified humanity's..."

March 13, 2015 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

APD’s Social Media Monitoring Efforts Face Crackdowns

Facebook denies access to third-party companies

"...knowledge that law enforcement agencies monitor political protests through social media reached a viral tipping point. Thousands of Facebook..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by John Anderson

Sports and Social Justice With David Zirin

On the Olympics, Mark Cuban’s fondness of Ayn Rand, and Howard Zinn’s love of the Boston Red Sox

"...disciple of Howard Zinn, Zirin’s work focuses on the social and political consequences of sports, from the women’s baseball..."

March 5, 2010 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

Carrying the Burden

During Gov. Bush's campaign for his party's presidential nomination last fall, reporters asked the candidate to comment on a federal government report asserting that many Texans, including large numbers of children, were going to bed hungry. "I saw the report that children in Texas are going hungry. Where?" he demanded, going on to say, "You'd think the governor would have heard if there are pockets of hunger in Texas." Indeed, you would, especially if one of those pockets is just a few miles from his front door, Virginia B. Wood explains as she explores the very pockets of hunger in Austin Bush has difficulty fathoming.

"...people like Helen Gibbs. She's a grandmother living on Social Security disability who stops by for groceries on her..."

April 28, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Ghost Taxpayers

Despite what you may have heard from anti-immigration types about foreign freeloaders taking our jobs and our services without chipping into the national kitty, an increasing number of undocumented immigrants pay taxes.

"...services without chipping into the national kitty, an increasing number of undocumented immigrants do pay taxes. The situation creates..."

April 28, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

The Hightower Report

Sale: One new identity for $35, two for $50; and What legislators, cigars, Fleetwood Mac tickets, Starbucks, and limo rides have in common

"...laws to legalize their own immoral behavior. GUARD YOUR NUMBER There's a "magic key" that computer hackers can use..."

May 6, 2005 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Common Law

Employer Identification Number for My New Business?

"...Employer Identification Number For My New Business?..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Column by Luke Ellis

Playwrights in the Queue

"...Five Legends of British Theater at the Social Security Office; November 8 Playwrights Tom Stoppard and David..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Books Feature

Then There's This: Combs Takes the Cake

When it comes to trolling for votes, anything goes

"...of irony, given recent events. "I don't give my Social Security number to anybody," she told writer Ralph Haurwitz,..."

March 16, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

The Common Law

COVID-19 and Austin – answering your legal questions (part 3)

"...President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (often called the CARES Act) into law on..."

April 17, 2020 Column by Luke Ellis

Answers to Your Questions About Voting by Mail

What you need to stay home and vote in Texas

"...A: You must provide your Texas driver's license number, Texas personal ID, or your election ID certificate number..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

Sicko

Professional gadfly Michael Moore alights on the topic of the shortcomings of the American health-care system, and crafts his most widely accessible film to date.

"...against Americans’ culturally ingrained resistance to the idea of socialized medicine. He does this not in his customary fashion..."

June 29, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Shooting Star

"...Curtis Matthew Kirkwood, and provided Curt's birth date and social security number. He'd pulled the same stunt on five..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Music Feature by David Holthouse

Privacy and Politics in HD-17

GOP mailer hands out Dem candidate's social security number

"...(hopefully by accident) violates Dippel's privacy by reprinting his social security number...."

Oct. 29, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Uber Says "Thumbs Down"

No truce in the TNC war

"...that tells you their name is X and their social security number is X, and you do a background..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Mac McCann

The Common Law

Identity theft – protect yourself

"...to third parties. For example, be protective of your Social Security number and only provide it when required by..."

March 25, 2005 Column by Luke Ellis

Postmarks

"...limit to PACs like Priorities First! It's an easy number to remember. You owe it to your readers to..."

Dec. 19, 1997 Column

Immigrants Flex Muscle

Day Without an Immigrant work stoppage and boycott draws more than a million people into the streets nationally; thousands turn out locally

"...(The Associated Press reports 1.1 million, based on police numbers.) In Austin, organizer Silky Shah estimated almost 8,000 people..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Postmarks

"...people they claim are standing in the way of social justice for all...."

Dec. 12, 1997 Column

The Common Law

Hurricane Harvey – common legal questions

"...1-800-621-3362. Before you call make sure you have your Social Security number, current and pre-disaster address, telephone numbers where..."

Sept. 8, 2017 Column by Luke Ellis

That Funky Water ...

The city says the water is just fine, but we're not certain

"...something, you should immediately call the Department of Homeland Security and give them your full name, Social Security number,..."

Nov. 19, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

The Tenth Annual "Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest Results

"...this whole thing out. Just need to write my social security number here, date of birth here, home address;..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Books Feature

AISD Payroll

Rule of thumb

"...to electronic sign-in, in principle, but backs personal identification numbers and passwords over fingerprints. Current law does little to..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

By the Book

Reviews

"...holding a piece of paper showing his name and Social Security number. When he asks why, he is told..."

July 21, 2000 Books Feature by Amanda Eyre Ward

The Hightower Report

The dark art of science twisting; and if you're in your fightin' prime, Uncle Sam is watching

"...Uncle Sam not only wants you, he's got your number!..."

July 29, 2005 News Column by Jim Hightower

ACA Open Enrollment Begins in a Hurry

Adler, Doggett urge fast action in short intake period

"..."512/381-4520 – if folks call that number, we can start walking them through the documents they..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Council: Cash on Hand

City's RISE and RENT funds ready to deliver relief

"...People without a Social Security number can apply for RENT aid, as can..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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