MoveOn has printed a huge batch of these "Protect Social Security for Everyone" stickers—and we’re giving them away for free, while supplies last.

Dear MoveOn member,

Wisconsin Republican Senator Ron Johnson said on Thursday that Social Security is a "Ponzi scheme."1

In a video, Utah Republican Senator Mike Lee told supporters, "It will be my objective to phase out Social Security. To pull it up by the roots, and get rid of it."2

South Dakota Republican Senator John Thune, who is No. 2 in Senate leadership, declared in November that Social Security should be slashed.3

Florida Republican Senator Rick Scott is sponsoring a plan to sunset Social Security.4

And in the House, the Republican Study Committee—which represents a majority of House Republicans—released a budget proposal that raises eligibility for Social Security, withholds payments for some people, and privatizes it.5

So, John, we need to be clear-eyed about the threats to Social Security.

And the time is now, as Republicans continue to refuse to raise or eliminate the debt ceiling and are threatening to push the United States into default on its bills and risk a full-blown global economic disaster unless there are major cuts to social programs.

That's why MoveOn has printed a huge batch of these "Protect Social Security for Everyone" stickers—and we’re giving them away for free, while supplies last.

Just click here or on the image below to get your FREE "Protect Social Security for Everyone" sticker.

John, unless Congress raises the debt limit soon, the federal government will go into default, triggering a global financial crisis that economists estimate will destroy 6 million jobs and $12 trillion in household wealth.6

But the GOP simply does not care. All they want is to fulfill their decadeslong dream of slashing and privatizing Social Security—because it will benefit their wealthy Wall Street benefactors.

And whom will it hurt? The rest of us. And especially the most marginalized among us.

Fifty-five percent of Social Security recipients are women.7 Social Security is the primary source of income for 40% of Hispanics, 33% of Black Americans, and 26% of Asian Americans.8 And thousands of LGBTQ+ couples are now eligible and have begun receiving benefits.9

We simply must stop the GOP's attack on Social Security.

You can do your part to show your support for Social Security by ordering your free "Protect Social Security for Everyone" sticker, displaying it proudly, and sharing this message with your family and friends.

Thanks for all you do.

–Mia, Jenn, Jaira, Isbah, and the rest of the team

Sources:

1. "US Sen. Ron Johnson stands by Medicare, Social Security remarks after being called out by President Joe Biden," Wisconsin Public Radio, February 9, 2023
https://act.moveon.org/go/170450?t=5&akid=344825%2E40999114%2EvKD5Wc

2. "Senator accuses Biden of lying about GOP plans on Social Security and Medicare," MSNBC, February 8, 2023
https://act.moveon.org/go/170451?t=7&akid=344825%2E40999114%2EvKD5Wc

3. "The White House is criticizing Steve Scalise for doubling down on Republicans' plans to reform Medicare and Social Security — a burgeoning common line of attack for Democrats." Politico, October 11, 2022
https://act.moveon.org/go/170452?t=9&akid=344825%2E40999114%2EvKD5Wc

4. "Biden names Republicans seeking changes to Medicare, Social Security," The Washington Post, February 8, 2023
https://act.moveon.org/go/170453?t=11&akid=344825%2E40999114%2EvKD5Wc

5. "Republicans Have Long Called for the Social Security and Medicare Cuts They Are Now Outraged By," Vanity Fair, February 8, 2023
https://act.moveon.org/go/170454?t=13&akid=344825%2E40999114%2EvKD5Wc

6. "What Happens When the U.S. Hits Its Debt Ceiling?" Council on Foreign Relations, January 20, 2023
https://act.moveon.org/go/170448?t=15&akid=344825%2E40999114%2EvKD5Wc

7. "Fast Facts & Figures About Social Security, 2021," Social Security Administration, accessed February 6, 2023
https://act.moveon.org/go/170411?t=17&akid=344825%2E40999114%2EvKD5Wc

8. "Social Security and People of Color," National Academy of Social Insurance, accessed February 6, 2023
https://act.moveon.org/go/170409?t=19&akid=344825%2E40999114%2EvKD5Wc

9. "More LGBTQ couples can access Social Security survivor benefits. The challenge is getting the word out." The Washington Post, February 16, 2022
https://act.moveon.org/go/170410?t=21&akid=344825%2E40999114%2EvKD5Wc

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