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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 31, 2019 at 2:35 PM

Vote today! Tomorrow will be too late to help Social Security Works without opening your wallet!

Until midnight tonight, you can support Social Security Works without opening your wallet. John, Over the years, our friends at CREDO Action have donated over $500,000 to Social Security Works in our fight to protect and expand Social Security. This month we’ve…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 29, 2019 at 3:30 PM

Re: Wall Street is mad.

We’re putting Wall Street Democrats on notice. John, We’re putting Wall Street Democrats on notice. Their ringleader on the House Ways & Means Committee is Rep. Stephanie Murphy. She’s siding with Republicans to block a vote on the Social Security 2100 Act. …
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 26, 2019 at 2:45 PM

Wall Street is mad.

We’re putting Wall Street Democrats on notice. John, The Social Security 2100 Act is a bill to expand Social Security―but it also puts our Social Security system on firm financial footing for the next century, removing Wall Street’s key attack on America’s most…
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 25, 2019 at 1:46 PM

What's next for Medicare for All?

Medicare for All will happen because communities and states demand it. John, Together, we’re not just fighting for Medicare for All through the presidential debates and in the halls of Congress. One critical way that we’re increasing support and educating the Ame…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 24, 2019 at 1:59 PM

Re: SIGN NOW: Drug prices are too high

One cool trick to save BILLIONS for Medicare John, Every month, billions of dollars in Medicare premiums are deducted directly from Social Security checks, and wind up in the pockets of greedy pharmaceutical CEOs. That’s why we fight so hard to lower prescriptio…
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 23, 2019 at 6:23 PM

SIGN NOW: Drug prices are too high

One cool trick to save BILLIONS for Medicare Tell Congress: "Drug prices are too high. The House of Representatives has a new plan that would lower drug prices for everyone, and save Medicare at least $345 billion!" ADD YOUR VOICE John, T…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 19, 2019 at 2:54 PM

Re: A golden opportunity

We can stop a 20 percent cut to Social Security. John, Fourteen years after we defeated George W. Bush’s plot to privatize Social Security, congressional Republicans and Wall Street Democrats haven’t given up. They continue to call for backroom deals to cut our earne…
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  Nancy Altman, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 18, 2019 at 3:02 PM

A golden opportunity

For decades after Social Security’s enactment, Congress improved and expanded the program, always increasing revenue to pay for the expansions. John, Expanding Social Security is wise policy. Voting to expand Social Security is winning politics. Indeed, generati…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 17, 2019 at 8:08 PM

We went to Iowa

if politicians are doing something popular, they rarely try to keep it a secret. John, Here’s something we know about politicians: if they’re doing something popular, they rarely try to keep it a secret. So when Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) said “we do need to sit do…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 16, 2019 at 5:21 PM

WATCH: Medicare for All petition delivery

These signatures were delivered to House Democrats who are yet to sign onto the Medicare for All Act. John, Our movement to pass Medicare for All starts with you. Yesterday, Social Security Works and our coalition partners delivered 2.2 million of your petition…
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 15, 2019 at 5:31 PM

Add your name! Let’s overturn Citizens United

Citizens United opened the floodgates for special interest groups to spend unlimited, undisclosed amounts of money in U.S. elections. Tell Congress: "We demand you overturn Citizens United and get big money out of politics." ADD YOUR VOICE …
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 12, 2019 at 4:18 PM

Vote today! Let’s combine our voices to protect and expand Social Security

Together, let’s combine our voices and make sure lawmakers know where we stand: Expand, never cut, Social Security! John, We are never going to let Wall Street destroy Social Security―even when they attempt to persuade some Democrats to do their bidding. This we…
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 11, 2019 at 3:27 PM

BREAKING: Social Security's COLA

Democrats in the House of Representatives have a plan that’ll increase checks for every Social Security beneficiary: The Social Security 2100 Act. John, The Social Security 2100 Act has over 200 co-sponsors in the House, but several Wall Street Democrats are ho…
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 10, 2019 at 3:26 PM

BREAKING: Social Security COLA

Democrats in the House of Representatives have a plan that’ll increase checks for every Social Security beneficiary: The Social Security 2100 Act. John, The Social Security Administration just announced that Social Security benefits will rise by 1.6% next year …
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 9, 2019 at 3:03 PM

Re: Trump is trying to privatize Medicare

John, For-profit “Medicare Advantage” plans are undermining traditional Medicare. Government audits show that these corporate-run plans are delaying or even denying coverage to hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of older Americans and people with disabilit…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 8, 2019 at 4:52 PM

Trump is trying to privatize Medicare

Corporate-run “Medicare Advantage” plans have overcharged taxpayers to the tune of $30 billion over three years. And while Aetna, Cigna, Humana and UnitedHealth Group are getting rich ripping off U.S. taxpayers, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 5, 2019 at 1:54 PM

Don’t let Trump gaslight the American people on Medicare for All

Please, don't give us your money today. After decades of lies, the media is still falling for Trump’s schtick: What, in CNBC’s telling, is Trump protecting us from? A health care system that isn’t driven by greed and profits? According to the Trump Administrat…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 4, 2019 at 3:25 PM

Re: Trump’s Executive Order is Backdoor Privatization of Medicare

On the surface, Trump’s latest executive order appears to be an attack on Medicare for All. But when you look at the details, it’s an attack on our current Medicare system. The Trump Administration is picking up right where Paul Ryan left off: Attempting to privatize …
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  Nancy Altman, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 3, 2019 at 11:11 PM

Trump’s Executive Order is Backdoor Privatization of Medicare!

Donald Trump signed his executive order, which his communications team hyped as “defending Medicare from socialist destruction.” Here's the insidious truth: Trump’s Executive Order is Backdoor Privatization of Medicare Trump’s Executive Order will push more seniors in…
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  Nancy Altman, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 3, 2019 at 7:54 PM

Trump’s Executive Order is Backdoor Privatization of Medicare

Donald Trump signed his executive order, which his communications team hyped as “defending Medicare from socialist destruction.” The truth turned out to be even more insidious: Trump’s Executive Order is Backdoor Privatization of Medicare Trump’s Executive Order will…
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 3, 2019 at 3:43 PM

Donald Trump’s executive order to “protect Medicare from socialism”

Here’s the truth: Under Medicare for All, current Medicare beneficiaries will stop paying co-pays, deductibles, and premiums. And they won’t need supplemental dental, vision, hearing, or long-term care plans. That will all be covered. Tell Congress: "We wo…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 2, 2019 at 2:26 PM

Put your wallet away.

Support Social Security Works without opening your wallet! John, After the past week’s deluge of end of quarter fundraising appeals, we’re asking you to put your wallet away. Social Security is going to be a critical issue in both the Democratic primary and the…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 1, 2019 at 5:50 PM

Tell Congress: As you’re advancing the impeachment inquiry, you must also advance critical legislation

If Congress takes no action by 2035, Social Security recipients will face an automatic 20% benefit cut. Tell Congress: “We urge you to pass the Social Security 2100 Act this month to protect and expand Social Security for current and future generations.” …
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  Nancy Altman, Social Security Works · [email protected]
September 28, 2019 at 1:22 PM

No industry is more unpopular than the pharmaceutical industry.

Almost one in five Americans say that they skip doses of medication or ration it due to cost. John, As the 2020 election looms, "Morning Joe" pundits love to talk about "electability." The out-of-touch television personalities chide the left for advocating polici…
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  Linda Benesch, Social Security Works · [email protected]
September 27, 2019 at 4:20 PM

Join our new Facebook group: Expand Social Security Now!

If you're on Facebook, you have to see this John, Too often, social media is filled with misinformation—including on Social Security. The best way to fight back is for truthtellers like us to band together. We’ve created an exclusive new Facebook group, Expand S…
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  Nick Guthman via Social Security Works · [email protected]
September 24, 2019 at 7:22 PM

Generational warfare is a scam

Social Security works for young people. John, I’m one of the youngest Millennials, born in 1995. Every day, I work to organize young people to take back our government by electing leaders who will fight for our future instead of for corporate donors. That include…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
September 21, 2019 at 12:30 PM

Why Republicans love the Social Security shortfall

John, Why are no Republicans signed on to the Social Security 2100 Act, the Social Security expansion bill that’s moving through the House? New polling reveals that a majority of Republican voters support increasing Social Security’s modest benefits1, yet Donal…
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
September 20, 2019 at 4:40 PM

This isn’t about confrontation, it’s about empathy

It’s up to us to keep the conversation going about health care as a human right. John, Ady Barkan went into the hospital this week to have tracheostomy surgery. While he’s recovering, it’s up to us to keep the conversation going about health care as a human right…
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  Linda Benesch, Social Security Works · [email protected]
September 18, 2019 at 3:11 PM

Re: The Republican attacks on the Social Security 2100 Act are an assault on public health

As a pediatrician, I can attest to the enormous role economic insecurity plays in hurting children’s health. Without Social Security, the poverty rate of children who live in families that receive benefits would increase by over 17 percent. John, Social Security…
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  Dr. America via Social Security Works · [email protected]
September 17, 2019 at 5:53 PM

Republican attacks on the Social Security 2100 Act are an assault on public health

As a pediatrician, I can attest to the enormous role economic insecurity plays in hurting children’s health. Without Social Security, the poverty rate of children who live in families that receive benefits would increase by over 17 percent. Dr. Sanjeev K. Sriram …
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
September 15, 2019 at 2:19 PM

ADD YOUR NAME: Tell White House hopefuls they must FIGHT for net neutrality

We know that corporations have political opinions, and they aren’t shy about putting their thumbs on the scale when they want to. Tell 2020 Presidential Candidates: "Sign the pledge to fight for net neutrality and appoint FCC Commissioners who will restore O…
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  Alex Lawson, · [email protected]
September 14, 2019 at 2:50 PM

Re: **crickets**

We’ve got our work cut out for us. Chip in to help put Social Security and retirement security where it belongs: at the front of the conversation. John, America deserves the chance to compare Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, and Bernie Sanders' plans for Social Security. …
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
September 13, 2019 at 7:48 PM

**crickets**

We’ve got our work cut out for us. Chip in to help put Social Security and retirement security where it belongs: at the front of the conversation. John, Last night, the top ten Democratic Presidential candidates finally shared a stage. Yet despite Elizabeth War…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
September 12, 2019 at 5:05 PM

Expand Social Security: A Plan

Social Security isn’t a problem to be solved, it’s a solution to America’s retirement security crisis. Tell Congress: "At a time of rising income and wealth inequality we must expand Social Security benefits for millions of Americans and pay for it by requ…
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  Nancy Altman, Social Security Works · [email protected]
September 10, 2019 at 7:18 PM

The COLA isn't really an increase.

It is crucial to understand that the COLA is not an increase. It is intended to simply allow people to tread water, to maintain their purchasing power. Our Social Security system transformed the nation, providing working families a basic measure of economic secur…
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  Linda Benesch, Social Security Works · [email protected]
September 8, 2019 at 3:17 PM

Re: Ady Barkan’s announcement

Ady Barkan is a hero. Here's how we help him. John, Yesterday we sent an email from Ady Barkan, announcing his new movement-building strategy to get his new book on the best-seller list. If you've been watching Ady in the past two years, from confronting Sen. Je…
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
September 7, 2019 at 5:32 PM

Ady Barkan’s announcement...

Ady Barkan is a hero. Here's how we help him. John, Ady Barkan is in and out of the hospital, with advanced ALS, but he hasn’t let that slow down his political organizing. Ady’s determination has made him a progressive champion in some of the Trump era’s bigges…
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
September 7, 2019 at 1:39 PM

Ady Barkan’s announcement

Ady Barkan is a hero. Here's how we help him. John, Ady Barkan is in and out of the hospital, with advanced ALS, but he hasn’t let that slow down his political organizing. Ady’s determination has made him a progressive champion in some of the Trump era’s bigges…
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
September 5, 2019 at 5:40 PM

Sen. Joni Ernst wants to CUT Social Security

Here’s the difference between Democrats and Republicans on Social Security: John, Here’s the difference between Democrats and Republicans on Social Security: Republicans say the solution is to go behind closed doors and make “hard changes.” Translation: They wa…
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  Linda Benesch, Social Security Works · [email protected]
September 4, 2019 at 7:11 PM

The next critical step in our movement for Medicare for All

improved Medicare for All is the solution that finally reins in out-of-control costs and ensures universal coverage that includes long-term care, vision, hearing and dental. John, Together, we’ve succeeded in changing the national conversation around the way we …
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
September 2, 2019 at 2:48 PM

Re: This may sound hyperbolic, but it is not.

Trump’s latest stealth attack is not only anti-union, it will eventually make it so difficult to access Social Security benefits that some beneficiaries (particularly those attempting to qualify for their earned Social Security disability benefits) never Happy L…
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  Nancy Altman, Social Security Works · [email protected]
September 1, 2019 at 1:59 PM

This may sound hyperbolic, but it is not.

Trump’s latest stealth attack is not only anti-union, it will eventually make it so difficult to access Social Security benefits that some beneficiaries (particularly those attempting to qualify for their earned Social Security disability benefits) never John, …
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
August 30, 2019 at 3:42 PM

Republican Bait-and-switch

“The hard truth of the matter is that Republicans want to cut Social Security, and doing nothing achieves their goal.” John, Republicans have been lying about Social Security for 84 years. FDR himself offered this warning, after the passage of the Social Securit…
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
August 29, 2019 at 1:42 PM

Re: FDR: "That omission is deceit."

“The hard truth of the matter is that Republicans want to cut Social Security, and doing nothing achieves their goal.” John, Republicans have been concern-trolling over Social Security since it was a gleam in Frances Perkins and Franklin Roosevelt's eyes. The only cha…
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  Nancy Altman, Social Security Works · [email protected]
August 28, 2019 at 5:16 PM

FDR: "That omission is deceit."

“The hard truth of the matter is that Republicans want to cut Social Security, and doing nothing achieves their goal.” John, Republican politicians want to cut Social Security. They never say so out loud, but their 2016 platform reveals the truth. In the section …
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
August 27, 2019 at 7:20 PM

PSA: Your Social Security number cannot be suspended.

These scams can seem simple, but they can have devastating consequences for older Americans. John, We talk a lot about policies that undermine Social Security. Here’s a new scam, and it’s not coming from Washington, DC: Telephone scammers are scaring seniors―ta…
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  Alex Lawson, · [email protected]
August 24, 2019 at 1:36 PM

Remember:

Remember: Trump and McConnell spent their first year in power trying to ram through Trumpcare John, Mitch McConnell and Donald Trump have been very clear: If they’re still in power in 2021, they’re coming for Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Vanity Fair just r…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
August 23, 2019 at 1:59 PM

“A great second-term project”

Vanity Fair: "Trump has told friends that gutting Medicare could be a fun second-term project" Whoa: This headline, from Vanity Fair,1 isn’t another anonymously sourced whisper. It’s what Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming is saying publicly. This is exactly what …
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  Nancy Altman, Social Security Works · [email protected]
August 22, 2019 at 3:09 PM

Stop Trump’s stealth attack on Social Security

Tell Congressional Democrats: Don’t fall for Trump’s Trojan horse to destroy Social Security Tell Congressional Democrats: “Don’t fall for Trump’s stealth attack on Social Security. Stand united in opposing cuts to Social Security’s funding.” ADD YO…
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
August 20, 2019 at 8:29 PM

SIGN NOW: Tell politicians to lower drug prices!

The only way we’re going to end their greed is with organized people power. Tell Congress: "Lower Drug Prices Now." ADD YOUR NAME John, Across the country, the American people had one unified message for their elected representatives in W…
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