Before My Dad Died by Suicide, He Recorded 694 Videos to Help Me Understand Why

This moving story highlights the tragic case of Michael Wagner, who took his own life after enduring 18 years of struggle with Social Security Disability Insurance, which failed to provide adequate support. In a desperate attempt to help his son understand his plight, Wagner recorded 694 videos detailing his experiences and the systemic failures that led to his despair. This heartbreaking account underscores the urgent need for reform in the social safety net to prevent such tragedies in the future. For more details, check out the full piece in The New York Times.