Social Security is one of the most pressing concerns for voters this November. The trust fund is projected to dry up in about 10 years, yet efforts to reform it have stalled, and neither presidential candidate seems inclined to weigh in. This Washington Examiner series, Social Security Stakes, will examine how we got here, what could be done, and if anybody has the stomach to tackle it.

Social Security is a pivotal program for millions of retired and disabled citizens, giving them monthly payments, but it is spiraling toward insolvency and the threat of delayed or reduced benefits for citizens.