Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

January 13, 2022 at 8:40 PM

The US Government funded these drugs. Why do Americans pay the highest prices for them?

When drug makers price gouge sick Americans, the United States has a responsibility to end the exclusive patents that give them their profits. John, American taxpayers funded the invention of a highly effective prostate cancer medication, marketed as Xtandi. But…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

January 11, 2022 at 7:43 PM

Billboard trucks are rolling in 2022

Democrats can deliver life-saving policies to lower prescription drug prices this year. But West Virginia’s Democratic Senator Joe Manchin is still standing with Mitch McConnell to block it. We need to keep up the pressure! John, Big Pharma corporations rang in t…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

January 6, 2022 at 8:02 PM

Republicans lie to their supporters to get elected. One year ago today, that turned deadly.

The lies that led to the January 6th, 2021 terrorist attack on our Capitol and our democracy are a simple extension of the lies Republicans have told for decades ADD YOUR VOICE John, After spending the entire post-election period lying …

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  Nancy Altman, Social Security Works · [email protected]

January 5, 2022 at 9:50 PM

It is imperative that Congress vote on Social Security in 2022

A vote on safeguarding and expanding Social Security will restore the American people’s confidence that Congress is a responsible steward of their earned benefits. John, The nation is facing a retirement income crisis. Social Security is unquestionably the nation…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

January 4, 2022 at 9:34 PM

RE: New mobile billboard ad in West Virginia. Let’s hold Joe Manchin accountable!

Joe Manchin’s “no” vote would kill West Virginians John, Almost one in five Americans say that they skip doses of medication or ration it due to cost. And one in four people with diabetes ration their insulin because it’s so expensive. Joe Manchin’s refusal to s…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

January 3, 2022 at 10:21 PM

Manchin may be coming back to the negotiating table. But will he vote to lower drug prices?

We’re demanding Joe Manchin vote to lower drug prices that are killing and bankrupting the American people. John, To the glee of Mitch McConnell, Senator Joe Manchin said right before Christmas that he’s a “no” on the Build Back Better Act. Now, Axios reports th…

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  Team Social Security Works · [email protected]

January 1, 2022 at 12:14 AM

Re: By midnight: Become a 2022 member!

Social Security Works made a decision to be accountable to our members, not large corporate donors John, We’ll keep this short: We are a member-supported organization. Because of that, we can be accountable only to you and what’s best for our Social Security syst…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 4:29 PM

Last chance: Membership!

Social Security Works made a decision to be accountable to our members, not large corporate donors. John, Social Security Works sends a lot of emails, it’s true! So I’ll make this quick.   Social Security Works made a decision to be accountable to our members, n…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 4:36 PM

Re: Gerrymandered Social Security Champions

The 2022 midterms will be the first election with new congressional districts―and it could threaten some Social Security and Medicare champions. John, Alex wrote to you yesterday about how our PAC plans to help in the 2022 midterms. Social Security Works PAC is …

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

December 29, 2021 at 3:22 PM

Social Security champions

The 2022 midterms will be the first election with new congressional districts―and it could threaten some Social Security and Medicare champions. John, The 2022 midterms will be the first election with new congressional districts―and it could threaten some Social …

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

December 28, 2021 at 4:52 PM

Re: Social Security Works Membership

We have big plans for next year: Getting the Build Back Better Act across the finish line, passing the Social Security 2100 Act to expand benefits for millions of Americans, and supporting Social Security champions in the 2022 midterm elections! John, As Social S…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

December 27, 2021 at 2:51 PM

Re: Your membership

We have big plans for next year: Getting the Build Back Better Act across the finish line, passing the Social Security 2100 Act to expand benefits for millions of Americans, and supporting Social Security champions in the 2022 midterm elections! John, It’s hard t…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

December 22, 2021 at 4:39 PM

Re: What our billboards do:

Our billboard trucks aren’t just a way to get West Virginians to call Senator Manchin’s office (though they do that very effectively)―they’re also organizing tools. Seniors, veterans, and working people have rallied with us and recorded video messages to John, J…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

December 21, 2021 at 5:54 PM

Joe Manchin wants this organizing to stop. It won’t.

Our billboard trucks aren’t just a way to get West Virginians to call Senator Manchin’s office (though they do that very effectively)―they’re also organizing tools. Seniors, veterans, and working people have rallied with us and recorded video messages to John, J…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

December 20, 2021 at 6:09 PM

Re: Joe Manchin doesn’t need to explain to West Virginians. West Virginians are going to explain to him.

This is a betrayal of West Virginians. We know, because we’ve been driving billboard trucks around Manchin’s home state for 2 weeks now, making sure that West Virginians’ voices are heard. That’s why we’ve got Joe Manchin’s phone number right on the side John, I…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

December 19, 2021 at 7:19 PM

Build Back Build Back Better

This is a betrayal of West Virginians. We know, because we’ve been driving billboard trucks around Manchin’s home state for 2 weeks now, making sure that West Virginians’ voices are heard. That’s why we’ve got Joe Manchin’s phone number right on the side John, I…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

December 16, 2021 at 8:08 PM

Outside Joe Manchin’s office

We’re getting Senator Manchin’s attention. West Virginia media is asking him about it: Today is the day, John. We parked one of our billboard trucks outside Joe Manchin’s office, and the local media is hearing us. West Virginia’s largest newspaper, the Charlesto…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

December 15, 2021 at 6:28 PM

Outside Joe Manchin’s office

We’re getting Senator Manchin’s attention. West Virginia media is asking him about it: John, For more than a week, Social Security Works has driven billboard trucks around West Virginia, parking in front of senior centers, pharmacies, veterans facilities, sports…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

December 12, 2021 at 4:44 PM

Re: PHOTOS: West Virginia activists demand Build Back Better

Social Security Works is sending billboard trucks around West Virginia, encouraging West Virginians to call Senator Manchin’s office John, We wanted to make sure you saw this: Social Security Works is partnering with grassroots groups on the ground in West Virgin…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

December 11, 2021 at 2:02 PM

PHOTOS: West Virginia activists demand Build Back Better

Social Security Works is sending billboard trucks around West Virginia, encouraging West Virginians to call Senator Manchin’s office John, This week, West Virginians came together to demand that Joe Manchin stop obstructing and pass the Build Back Better Act to l…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

December 8, 2021 at 7:00 PM

PHOTOS: West Virginia billboard trucks

Our billboards will be visible over the next two weeks, at least―and we’re holding a grassroots rally tomorrow to get the media’s attention! John, Our billboard trucks are on the move in West Virginia―and it can’t come at a better time. Yesterday, Senator Joe Man…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

December 5, 2021 at 3:05 PM

Joe Biden can save the USPS. Will he?

Prices are up, and service is slowing down. Sign Now: President Biden’s nominees to fill the USPS Board of Governors vacancies must protect our public Postal Service from Louis DeJoy! ADD YOUR VOICE John, Under Trump megadonor Louis DeJo…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

December 4, 2021 at 1:50 PM

Obstruction!

Joe Manchin is going to see these ads and hear from West Virginians: Pass the Build Back Better Act now. John, The House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act weeks ago, containing necessary investments in home care, Medicare expansion, and lowerin…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

December 2, 2021 at 4:31 PM

We’re making progress

These billboards work. We’re working with grassroots partners in West Virginia for a rally next week to make sure the media can’t ignore this. Joe Manchin will see these ads! John, Chuck Schumer said he was planning a floor vote on the Build Back Better Act in 2 …

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

December 1, 2021 at 8:13 PM

Re: Joe Manchin is going to hear about this

We have exactly 2 weeks to make our voices heard! John, I just wanted to update you on our progress of holding Senator Joe Manchin accountable. After yesterday’s push, we’re a little more than 3/4ths of the way to our mobile billboard funding goal, to run billboa…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 5:00 PM

West Virginia is going to know what Joe Manchin does.

We have exactly 2 weeks to make our voices heard! John, I just paid our mobile billboard vendor, who is working with his crew to make sure that every media market in West Virginia sees our billboard trucks, putting pressure on Joe Manchin to vote for the Build Ba…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 28, 2021 at 4:26 PM

Re: West Virginia is expensive

Billboard trucks work. They’re a great way to get the attention of local media and constituents at the same time. John, We are going to put this on the side of a truck and drive it around West Virginia, just like we did in the home districts of Reps. Josh Gotthei…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 27, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Joe Manchin will see these billboards.

Billboard trucks work. They’re a great way to get the attention of local media and constituents at the same time. John, Before the House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act, we ran billboards all over the country, getting corporate Democrats in li…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 22, 2021 at 7:46 PM

Sign now: Insulin

No wonder Big Pharma lobbyists are putting so much pressure on Senators to drop this provision. John, Big Pharma is running an insulin cartel, and Joe Biden’s got a plan to break it up. Seriously―Americans pay eight times as much for insulin as Canadians do. There…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 20, 2021 at 4:54 PM

Re: West Virginia

We’re keeping our eyes and ears on the Senate to mobilize at the slightest hint of resistance. Senator Joe Manchin hasn’t committed to supporting the Build Back Better Act, even though it contains massive investments in his home state of West Virginia. West Virgin…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 19, 2021 at 4:55 PM

On to the Senate

We’re keeping our eyes and ears on the Senate to mobilize at the slightest hint of resistance. John, This morning, the House of Representatives passed the most meaningful drug pricing reform in American history. The Build Back Better Act will ensure that no Medic…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 18, 2021 at 4:16 PM

Rep. Kathleen Rice

We’re driving our billboard truck across the Hudson River into Kathleen Rice’s district to keep up the pressure until the Build Back Better Act passes! Donate $X to keep our truck on the road! John, After 2 days of driving our billboard truck around his New Jerse…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 17, 2021 at 5:42 PM

Re: Josh Gottheimer

If not for Rep. Gottheimer’s obstruction, Medicare prescription drug negotiation would already be the law of the land. John, Yesterday, our billboard truck met activists in front of Rep. Josh Gottheimer’s district offices. Rep. Gottheimer is the ringleader of th…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 16, 2021 at 4:32 PM

Josh Gottheimer

If not for Rep. Gottheimer’s obstruction, Medicare prescription drug negotiation would already be the law of the land. John, Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) has stood in the way of the most popular parts of President Biden’s agenda, acting as the ringleader for a gr…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works PAC · [email protected]

November 14, 2021 at 3:55 PM

There is no more ardent supporter of Social Security in Congress than Rep. John Larson.

Our Social Security system has an incredible ally in Rep. Larson―but he’s facing a tough challenger who’s misrepresenting his record on progressive issues. John, Yesterday, we wrote to you about Rep. John Larson’s Social Security 2100 Act―the gold standard legi…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 13, 2021 at 4:37 PM

Re: The Social Security 2100 Act is back.

This bill expands benefits to bring the program into the 21st Century, meets several of President Biden’s campaign promises, and is already co-sponsored by more than 90% of Democrats in the House. John, Already, more than 75,000 people have taken action to becom…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 10, 2021 at 4:34 PM

Re: PERIL

Seniors who vote in every midterm election are watching. We can still expand Medicare to include hearing benefits, lower prescription drug prices, and invest in home and community care. John, Billionaires and their lobbyists are out in force. Just today, a Repub…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 9, 2021 at 4:49 PM

Is the Build Back Better agenda on life support?

Seniors who vote in every midterm election are watching. We can still expand Medicare to include hearing benefits, lower prescription drug prices, and invest in home and community care. John, Late Friday night, the House of Representatives passed the Infrastruct…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

November 5, 2021 at 4:36 PM

A few corporate Dems are holding up Build Back Better

Big news: Medicare drug price negotiation is BACK IN the Build Back Better Act. And the House is planning to hold a vote today! John, Big news: Medicare drug price negotiation is BACK IN the Build Back Better Act. And the House is planning to hold a vote today! …

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works PAC · [email protected]

November 2, 2021 at 8:43 PM

These Dems stood up for Medicare negotiation

How were we able to turn the tide? Relentless grassroots pressure, and Democrats in vulnerable districts who were willing to stick their necks out and stand up to Big Pharma. John, Today, Democrats announced a deal to give Medicare the power to negotiate lower d…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

October 29, 2021 at 4:39 PM

Re: Big Pharma’s big win

Progressives must hold the line and insist that the bills remain linked, and that Build Back Better deliver for seniors by lowering drug prices and fully expanding Medicare to include hearing, dental and vision coverage. John, Progressives held the line yesterday…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

October 28, 2021 at 5:56 PM

Stand up to Corporate Democrats

Progressives must hold the line and insist that the bills remain linked, and that Build Back Better deliver for seniors by lowering drug prices and fully expanding Medicare to include hearing, dental and vision coverage. John, Big Pharma got a big win today when …

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

October 27, 2021 at 5:38 PM

Joe Manchin represents a state where 1 in 4 seniors have lost ALL of their teeth.

This isn’t over. Keep the pressure on corporate Democrats to put their constituents’ needs first . John, Senator Joe Manchin represents West Virginia, and a lot of people explain away his opposition to aspects of President Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda by citi…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

October 26, 2021 at 5:11 PM

We have more work to do.

This bill expands benefits to bring the program into the 21st Century, meets several of President Biden’s campaign promises, and is already co-sponsored by more than 90% of Democrats in the House. Sign Now: Become a grassroots co-sponsor of the Social Secu…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

October 20, 2021 at 11:53 PM

Re: Bernie, AOC, and me

John, In a few minutes, Social Security Works's Executive Director (and my boss) Alex Lawson is going to join a livestream with Senator Bernie Sanders, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and three other progressive luminaries. He told you about it this morning, but I…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

October 20, 2021 at 4:10 PM

How did I get invited to this?

John, As Democrats in the Senate and the House come closer to making a deal on the Build Back Better package (which the media is calling “the reconciliation bill”) reporters have focused on the topline amounts and the negotiations in Congress without ever answeri…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

October 19, 2021 at 7:23 PM

Kyrsten Sinema and Bob Menendez

Big Pharma lobbyists have been swarming Congress for months, calling in favors from the folks their corporate PACs have supported over the years Sign and send a message to your Senators and U.S. Representative: JUST SAY NO to Big Pharma. Medicare must be ab…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

October 16, 2021 at 3:41 PM

Re: re: Means testing

In 1935, when President Roosevelt proposed the creation of Social Security, opponents made similar arguments. John, I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss Nancy’s email about means-testing, which Joe Manchin is talking about applying to the Build Back Better Act.…

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  Nancy Altman, Social Security Works · [email protected]

October 15, 2021 at 5:08 PM

Manchin’s Means-Testing and Work Requirements are a Recipe for Building Back Worse

In 1935, when President Roosevelt proposed the creation of Social Security, opponents made similar arguments. John, President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better plan would bring the United States into the 21st century, finally giving Americans access to programs that…

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  Nancy Altman, Social Security Works · [email protected]

October 13, 2021 at 2:42 PM

An Adequate Social Security COLA Once Every Four Decades is Not Enough

This is a BIG DEAL! After four decades of inadequate Social Security COLAs, beneficiaries are finally expected to receive one that more closely matches their rising costs. John, The Social Security Administration just announced that next year, Social Security ben…

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