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John,
Since 1935, generations of Americans have come together to build our Social Security system into what it is today: A promise that after a lifetime of hard work, Americans can retire in dignity.
And it worked! When Social Security was enacted, more than half of seniors lived in poverty. Today, fewer than 10% do.
For nearly a century, Social Security has paid every single benefit in full and on time. But Wall Street and its bought-and-paid-for politicians want to change that.
Our Social Security system has survived world wars, financial crashes, and a global pandemic.
When George W. Bush tried to privatize it, generations of Americans rose up to stop him.
When Donald Trump tried to end Social Security’s dedicated funding, his opponent got more votes than any presidential candidate in history.
Social Security needs some tweaks sometimes―and when it does, Wall Street-funded politicians like to come out of the woodwork to try to scrap the whole system.
If we don’t act by 2035―Social Security’s 100th anniversary―Social Security benefits will be automatically cut by 17%.
Joe Biden’s answer is to fill that gap by making millionaires and billionaires pay their fair share and increase benefits across the board.
Donald Trump and the Republican Party’s plan is to make those cuts deeper, and happen sooner.
This isn’t the first time that our Social Security system has needed a small tweak. Presidents from both parties have taken action to protect and expand our earned benefits. Now it’s our turn.
Social Security Works is fighting to EXPAND our Social Security system. Can you chip in to keep our movement strong?
Thank you,
Michael Phelan
Social Security Works
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