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"Insolvent does not mean zero. It means 78%." Tee

$36.00

SKU LWM-C059

a black or white tee that says "Insolvent does not mean zero. It means 78%." in gold block type, with the Social Security page address printed under it so anyone who asks can check. Final blank pending sample approval.

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The story behind this shirt

The Social Security Board of Trustees' 2026 annual report projects the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund depleted in the fourth quarter of 2032, one quarter earlier than the 2025 report projected. After that date, continuing payroll tax revenue would still cover 78 percent of scheduled benefits, an automatic 22 percent cut, without congressional action. Combined with the Disability Insurance fund, the reserves last until the third quarter of 2034 and would then pay 83 percent of scheduled benefits. The 75-year shortfall is now estimated at 30.3 trillion dollars, larger than the prior year's estimate. The front print says "Insolvent does not mean zero. It means 78%." and, under it, the address of the Social Security page on this site, where the claim sits with its evidence, the best case against it, and the answer. The transparent production master is ready for a front DTG print. The garment blank, fit, and print partner stay pending until a physical sample has been washed and approved.

What Social Security means

Details
  • Front print: "Insolvent does not mean zero. It means 78%." in gold with a red rule
  • The receipts printed on the shirt: leftwingmerch.com/causes/social-security
  • Sourced to Social Security Board of Trustees
  • Front-print master: 4500 x 5400 transparent PNG at 300 DPI
  • Blank, size chart, and print partner pending physical sample approval
Fabric and specs
Artworkclaim print
PlacementFront
Print file4500 x 5400 transparent PNG
StatusDesign proof
Care

Final wash and drying instructions will follow the approved blank and print sample.

Shipping and returns

Free US shipping over $75.00, otherwise $5.95 flat, tracked either way. Your garment is made for this order and on its way inside a week. Unworn items return free within 30 days, no explanation required. Full shipping policy

Who made this

Every piece is printed when you order it, not warehoused. We are still choosing our print partners, and this page will name them the day they sign, not a day before. The whole supply chain

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