Social Security Fairness Act: Addressing unfair taxes and the legislation designed to resolve it

February 20, 2026, 5:03 a.m. ET Some congressional members are expressing concerns that the Social Security Fairness Act, signed into law in early 2025, is unfair regarding taxes. This legislation worked to eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), which had previously reduced benefits for about 3.2 million public sector […]
Burt Jones starts ‘Girl Dads for Burt’ group advocating for fairness in women’s sports

Georgia Lt. Gov. Launches Girl Dads Coalition for Women’s Sports Georgia’s Lieutenant Governor, Bert Jones, recently kicked off the Girl Dads for Bert coalition. This initiative aims to advocate for fairness and safety in women’s sports, emphasizing his commitment to ensuring that athletic opportunities remain exclusive to biological girls. The coalition’s debut aligns with National […]
Supreme Court faces challenge in ensuring fairness in women’s sports

Supreme Court Weighs In on Transgender Athletes Tuesday marked a significant moment as the Supreme Court engaged in discussions regarding state laws that prohibit transgender girls and women from participating in school sports. This is particularly noteworthy as it aligns with discussions pushed forward by the Trump administration, emphasizing that the Department of Education enforces […]
How trading tools based on probability are creating fairness for individual traders.

The Changing Landscape for Retail Traders For years, retail traders faced inherent disadvantages that had little to do with their skills or knowledge. The real issue? Data. Institutional traders have long benefited from dedicated teams, advanced algorithms, and access to extensive historical analysis—resources most individual traders can only dream of. While hedge funds made informed […]
Paramount challenges the ‘fairness and adequacy’ of WBD’s sale process following claims it benefits Netflix.

Paramount Raises Concerns Over Warner Bros. Sale Process Paramount has reached out in a letter to Warner Bros. Discovery’s CEO, David Zaslav, expressing doubts about the “fairness and appropriateness” of the ongoing sales process. This comes amidst indications that Warner Bros. might be leaning towards a bid from Netflix. Reports suggest that bankers from Paramount […]
Gene Simmons and Radio: Hearing on the American Music Fairness Act

Gene Simmons to Testify on Fair Compensation for Musicians Gene Simmons, co-lead singer of the rock band KISS, is slated to appear before the Senate Judiciary and Intellectual Property Subcommittee next week. The focus is on a bill aimed at ensuring that radio stations pay performers for the music they air. On December 9th, Simmons […]
IOC may finally safeguard women’s Olympic events in light of fairness discussions

IOC Moves Closer to Protecting Women’s Olympic Category The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has taken steps toward safeguarding the women’s category in the Olympics, something many have been anticipating for a while now. It feels like a much-needed shift. As we look ahead, it’s crucial that we hear from elite female athletes who often sacrifice […]
Javier Milei Updated Argentina’s Election System to Guarantee Fairness Before Midterm Victory

Argentina Introduces New Voting System in Midterm Elections Argentina rolled out a new single paper ballot in the recent elections, which represents a significant achievement for President Javier Milei. He has been a strong proponent of a revamped electoral system aimed at enhancing transparency. For decades, Argentina relied on a complicated voting method, a legacy […]
Will Massachusetts eliminate its estate tax? It comes down to competition versus fairness.

Calls to Eliminate Massachusetts Estate Tax The main change being sought is the removal of the state estate tax, which applies when someone passes away leaving over $2 million in assets to their heirs. Additionally, the Chamber is advocating for reductions in business taxes and short-term capital gains tax, with references to data indicating Massachusetts […]
Leading Universities Oppose Trump’s Initiative for Fairness and Balance

The Trump administration has discovered that promoting political diversity at some of the top universities in the U.S. will be a significant challenge, even with priority funding offered to these institutions. This past weekend, Dartmouth College, similar to the University of Virginia (UVA), turned down a Trump administration plan to prioritize funding in exchange for […]