Nancy Altman, Social Security Works · [email protected]

July 25, 2019 at 5:54 PM

My testimony to the Ways & Means Committee

Social Security Works and our members have led the fight to protect and expand Social Security―and now we’re close to the first expansion of Social Security since the Nixon Administration. John, I had the honor of testifying before the full Ways & Means Commi…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

July 24, 2019 at 4:27 PM

This email isn’t about Robert Mueller

This hearing couldn’t be more critical. Will we allow conservative think tanks and Wall Street traders to control the narrative around Social Security―telling us that this beloved program is going broke and that we have to cut our earned benefits to save John, …

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

July 23, 2019 at 3:33 PM

UPDATE: History

This hearing is a firm rebuke to the decades-long “Leninist Strategy” on the right to debase our Social Security system and replace it with risky Wall Street speculation This is a big, historic week. And we’ve got an exciting announcement: Social Security Works’ Presi…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

July 22, 2019 at 8:55 PM

Not since the Nixon administration

This hearing is a firm rebuke to the decades-long “Leninist Strategy” on the right to debase our Social Security system and replace it with risky Wall Street speculation John, History is going to be made in the halls of Congress this week. For the first time sinc…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

July 20, 2019 at 1:35 PM

UPDATE: Who’s rejecting pharma bribes?

Even Donald Trump ran on reining in big pharma―only to turn around and appoint a predatory pharmaceutical executive to his cabinet. John, Big pharma and big insurance wield incredible power in the halls of Congress. Through intense lobbying efforts and direct an…

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  Linda Benesch, Social Security Works · [email protected]

July 19, 2019 at 1:52 PM

Trump’s re-election would embolden him and McConnell in their mission to cut Social Security

If we aren’t successful in defeating Trump in 2020 and ditching Mitch McConnell as Senate Leader, our movement to expand Social Security could be set back a generation. John, The media is starting to hear us.1 DONATE $5 NOW Donald Trump and …

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

July 18, 2019 at 4:52 PM

Tell Democrats: Take the pledge to reject all pharma contributions

Tell Democrats running for President in 2020: "Every day, big pharma and big insurance are profiting off patients’ pain. Prove that you work for people, not corporations, by pledging not to take any campaign contributions over $200 from pharma and insuranc…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

July 17, 2019 at 1:29 PM

Medicare for All is not risky

We can make Medicare for All a reality, but only when millions of us stand together and push back against the misinformation. With our voices together, we can ensure ALL of the Democrats running for President are united in support of Medicare for All. Tell C…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

July 16, 2019 at 4:24 PM

BFD: Biden calls for expanding Social Security

Activism works! We’re uniting the voices of our national movement to expand Social Security, enact Medicare for All, and lower prescription drug prices. John, Yesterday, Joe Biden finally made it clear where he stands on Social Security. “We should be increasin…

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  Michael Phelan Social Security Works · [email protected]

July 14, 2019 at 4:37 PM

Re: HISTORY: "neutralize elderly voters"

The right wing called for a “Leninist Strategy on Social Security” back in 1983. And reading it today, much of that strategy looks just like reality. John, Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell are using the massive cost of their tax scam as an excuse to undermine co…

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  Nancy Altman, Social Security Works · [email protected]

July 13, 2019 at 5:09 PM

HISTORY: "neutralize elderly voters"?!?

The right wing called for a “Leninist Strategy on Social Security” back in 1983. And reading it today, much of that strategy looks just like reality. John, Social Security is the most popular and effective program in America. That’s why Wall Street has spent mor…

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  Nancy Altman, Social Security Works · [email protected]

July 13, 2019 at 1:47 PM

HISTORY: "neutralize elderly voters"

The right wing called for a “Leninist Strategy on Social Security” back in 1983. And reading it today, much of that strategy looks just like reality. John, Social Security is the most popular and effective program in America. That’s why Wall Street has spent mor…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

July 11, 2019 at 2:19 PM

Re: SEND CONGRESS A LETTER: We need 7 more votes

When passed, the Social Security 2100 Act would represent the most significant update to Social Security since 1983 John, Together, we’re demanding that Congress pass significant legislation to protect and expand Social Security. We are just seven votes away fro…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

July 10, 2019 at 1:09 PM

SEND CONGRESS A LETTER: We need 7 more votes

When passed, the Social Security 2100 Act would represent the most significant update to Social Security since 1983 John, While Republicans are busy demonizing Social Security and spreading falsehoods about a mythical Social Security “crisis,” we’re building sup…

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  Alex, Social Security Works · [email protected]

July 6, 2019 at 6:10 PM

The 22nd Century

At a time when stagnant wages have left Americans with fewer options in retirement, this bill would be a godsend. John, We’re closer to expanding Social Security than ever before. It’s underreported, amid Donald Trump chaos and corruption, but a specific Social…

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  Alex, Social Security Works · [email protected]

July 6, 2019 at 1:52 PM

expand social security

At a time when stagnant wages have left Americans with fewer options in retirement, this bill would be a godsend. John, We’re closer to expanding Social Security than ever before. It’s underreported, amid Donald Trump chaos and corruption, but a specific Social…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

July 4, 2019 at 10:33 PM

Lies... about Social Security!

Social Security is an all-American success, and this Fourth of July, we’re standing together to fight BACK. Chip in $4 for the 4th! John, There are two kinds of people who want to cut Social Security—liars, and people who believe the lies. They’ve h…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

July 4, 2019 at 6:02 PM

Lies... about Social Security!

Social Security is an all-American success, and this Fourth of July, we’re standing together to fight BACK. Chip in $4 for the 4th! John, There are two kinds of people who want to cut Social Security—liars, and people who believe the lies. They’ve h…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

July 4, 2019 at 1:27 PM

Lies about Social Security

Social Security is an all-American success, and this Fourth of July, we’re standing together to fight BACK. Chip in $4 for the 4th! John, There are two kinds of people who want to cut Social Security—liars, and people who believe the lies. They’ve h…

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  Nancy Altman, Social Security Works · [email protected]

July 3, 2019 at 4:48 PM

Grandma’s not the enemy

The “tyrants” are the billionaire class, ideologically opposed to contributing their fair share to the common good, and the politicians they finance. John, President Franklin Roosevelt famously remarked about attacks on Social Security, “It is an old strategy of…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

June 30, 2019 at 4:39 PM

What if Fox News was the only news site that could load quickly?

As the Trump Administration bangs the drums for a war with Iran, it’s important to step back and look at our priorities. Tell your Senator: "I’m urging you to cosponsor the Save the Internet Act, and to call on Majority Leader McConnell to allow a vote on …

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

June 29, 2019 at 3:23 PM

No questions about Social Security in the first two Democratic debates:

When we rise up together, we can make progressive change that lifts up all U.S. families. John, This week, Democratic candidates for president began to lay out their plans to defeat Donald Trump and move our country forward. But notably absent from this week’s d…

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