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Welfare Myths in the US

Debunking common myths about welfare recipients and the welfare system in the United States, including the idea that most recipients are dependent on welfare for life and that there is widespread fraud.

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Jan 24, 2026
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Welfare, common misconceptions

The word “welfare” bundles many different programs—, , , housing aid, tax credits and more—and public perception is shaped more by political storytelling than by data about who uses these benefits and...