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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works PAC · [email protected]
November 5, 2023 at 2:43 PM

Phone bank with Bowzer!

Can you join our phone bank tomorrow to reach Virginians who haven’t voted yet? On Tuesday, the final votes will be cast to stop a MAGA takeover of Virginia that could have devastating consequences for seniors in the whole country. That’s why Jon “Bowzer” Bauman…
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
November 4, 2023 at 2:58 PM

Re: What MAGA Mike Johnson told Senate Republicans behind closed doors

The only reason to have a special ‘commission’ is to do something the American people don’t want. John, Michael showed you this tweet yesterday, and I want to linger on one part: “The idea was met with great enthusiasm.” Republicans know that the only way the…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
November 3, 2023 at 3:11 PM

DEATH PANEL WATCH: Mike Johnson edition

The only reason to have a special ‘commission’ is to do something the American people don’t want. John, This week, MAGA’s new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has been meeting behind closed doors with Republican Senators to get on the same page about priorities …
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  Everyone at Social Security Works · [email protected]
November 2, 2023 at 4:58 PM

Sad news

For the last year we have worked basically every day with Ady and Be A Hero. John, Ady Barkan, founder of Be A Hero and tireless activist for justice, passed away yesterday. SUPPORT ADY'S FAMILY Social Security Works had the honor of fighting alongsi…
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
November 1, 2023 at 5:06 PM

Loud & clear

Even without a pandemic, nursing homes need safe staffing levels. Fortunately, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is preparing new rules to fix this. John, There is a nursing home crisis in this country―but we’ve got the chance to fix it. At the b…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 31, 2023 at 5:06 PM

Today is Halloween.

🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃 John, Today is Halloween―a day to linger a little longer on the spooky and scary. I’m going to tell you a little more about my biggest fear: Losing. John, I’ve worked for Social Security Works for 13 years. In that time, we’ve fought back as …
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works PAC · [email protected]
October 30, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Re: stop a MAGA takeover

With early voting ongoing, every dollar we can raise for these Virginia Democrats will go directly to casting votes TODAY. John, In 8 days, the polls will close in Virginia, and if we don’t go all out over the next week, Virginia could have a full MAGA takeover. This…
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  Jon "Bowzer" Bauman via Social Security Works PAC · [email protected]
October 29, 2023 at 2:30 PM

stop a MAGA takeover

With early voting ongoing, every dollar we can raise for these Virginia Democrats will go directly to casting votes TODAY. John, On November 5, 2024, we’ll head to the polls to re-elect Joe Biden and defeat anti-Social Security MAGA extremists. But in less than two w…
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 28, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Re: Commission=cuts. Period.

Government funding expires on November 17th, and every indication is that Johnson and his fellow Republicans will demand a commission to cut benefits as the price of keeping the government open. John, We warned that the House Republican caucus spent three weeks findi…
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 28, 2023 at 2:53 PM

Re: Commission=cuts

Government funding expires on November 17th, and every indication is that Johnson and his fellow Republicans will demand a commission to cut benefits as the price of keeping the government open. John, We warned that the House Republican caucus spent three weeks findi…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 27, 2023 at 10:43 PM

Commission=cuts. Period.

Government funding expires on November 17th, and every indication is that Johnson and his fellow Republicans will demand a commission to cut benefits as the price of keeping the government open. John, Mike Johnson, the new Speaker of the House, is extremely dang…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 27, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Mike Johnson hates Social Security

Government funding expires on November 17th, and every indication is that Johnson and his fellow Republicans will demand a commission to cut benefits as the price of keeping the government open. John, Mike Johnson, the new Speaker of the House, is extremely dang…
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 26, 2023 at 5:35 PM

Re: Speaker Johnson’s first speech:

In his very first speech following his elevation to Speaker, Johnson called for the immediate creation of a “debt commission” that would create a fast-tracked closed-door process to destroy Social Security and Medicare. John, The new MAGA Speaker of the House, Mike Jo…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 25, 2023 at 11:56 PM

Speaker Johnson’s first speech >>

In his very first speech following his elevation to Speaker, Johnson called for the immediate creation of a “debt commission” that would create a fast-tracked closed-door process to destroy Social Security and Medicare. John, After three weeks, Republicans in the…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 25, 2023 at 7:15 PM

Who is Mike Johnson?

In his very first speech following his elevation to Speaker, Johnson called for the immediate creation of a “debt commission” that would create a fast-tracked closed-door process to destroy Social Security and Medicare. John, After three weeks, Republicans in the…
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 24, 2023 at 3:17 PM

From the cradle to the grave, people can’t save for retirement

Between out-of-control student loans, flat wages, and exorbitant housing costs, it’s harder than ever to save for retirement. End lunch debt! Will you sign your name as a grassroots co-sponsor for the School Lunch Debt Cancellation Act, which would pay for…
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 23, 2023 at 6:00 PM

We can do more

The United States Postal Service and our Social Security system have a lot in common. John, The United States Postal Service and our Social Security system have a lot in common. They are simple, universal programs that are part of the fabric of American life, conn…
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 22, 2023 at 3:18 PM

Re: Just say NO to fiscal commissions

We can’t let our Social Security system pay the price for Republican dysfunction! Hey John, On Thursday, House Budget Chair Jodey Arrington took a break from voting for Jim Jordan for Speaker to hold a hearing pushing his latest idea: A commission to drag Social Secur…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 21, 2023 at 2:20 PM

Just say NO to fiscal commissions

We can’t let our Social Security system pay the price for Republican dysfunction! John, The House Republican caucus is in crisis. But just because they’ve gone weeks without choosing a Speaker (with no end in sight) doesn’t mean that they’re any less dangerous. If…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 20, 2023 at 7:39 PM

Fox News has got to go

John, Fox News is an incredibly powerful propaganda network that sucks people into its world of imagined threats and holds on for dear life. It is shown by default in military bases, hospitals, restaurants, and more―even though it’s pure misinformation. We’ve …
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 19, 2023 at 8:13 PM

Fight back against million-dollar ad campaigns of lies!

In case you missed it, you can watch the livestream (including our ad!) here, and then chip in to help us hit our ad budget goals. John, Our special livestream to Fight Medicare Privatization just ended―now we have to make sure every senior gets the information they n…
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  Team Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 19, 2023 at 3:35 PM

TODAY: Every senior needs to see this during Medicare open enrollment

We can’t let United’s million-dollar ad campaign go unanswered. Make a donation to help us run our digital ads where seniors will see them―and stop Medicare privatization! This event is just hours away! Donate any amount to take part! John, Social Security Works is …
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 18, 2023 at 8:01 PM

An important message from Bowzer about Medicare Advantage

We can’t let United’s million-dollar ad campaign go unanswered. Make a donation to help us run our digital ads where seniors will see them―and stop Medicare privatization! John, Tomorrow, Social Security Works is kicking off our campaign to fight Medicare privatizatio…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 17, 2023 at 8:29 PM

Campaign Launch:

How do we fight back to save traditional Medicare from greedy private insurers? John, This year’s Medicare open enrollment just began―and it’s a pivotal one. In 2023, for the first time, more than half of all people with Medicare registered for privatized plans,…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 15, 2023 at 3:18 PM

Re: HEADLINE: White House says GOP making cutting Social Security ‘a priority’ amid Speakership fight

The White House is right: Republicans have declared war on seniors. John, Republicans aren’t waiting to elect a new Speaker of the House in order to attack Social Security. They’re moving ahead with plans right now to create what the White House called a “death panel …
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 14, 2023 at 2:08 PM

One thing that unites the House Republican caucus

The White House is right: Republicans have declared war on seniors. John, The House of Representatives is in chaos. It has been more than a week since MAGA Republicans ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy, and they have been unable to unite behind an alternative, leavi…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 13, 2023 at 5:32 PM

Re: Block this DANGEROUS Medicare Trustee

We’re in a battle for the future of Medicare―and it’s one that we must win. John -- quick update: We have heard from our allies in the Senate that they are hearing the pushback on this dangerous Republican nominee to the Medicare Board of Trustees, and that could …
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 12, 2023 at 4:24 PM

Social Security’s Cost-of-Living Adjustment:

Instead of cutting Social Security behind closed doors, Congress should meet in public and EXPAND Social Security and improve the COLA formula to better reflect the real expenses seniors face. John, This morning, the Social Security Administration announced that …
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 11, 2023 at 2:56 PM

Would you let a fox guard your henhouse?

We’re in a battle for the future of Medicare―and it’s one that we must win. Tell the US Senate: The Senate should NOT confirm someone to oversee Medicare’s finances who is actively playing a role in undermining Medicare’s finances with so-called “Advantage”…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 10, 2023 at 7:42 PM

Medicare privatization alert

Social Security Works is launching a campaign to defend traditional Medicare from greedy private insurers who are bankrupting the Medicare system. Dear John Next week, private health insurers will try to convince you to drop traditional Medicare and choose their…
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  Maeg Yosef, Trader Joe's United via Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 8, 2023 at 5:59 PM

Boycotts, strikes, & Social Security

A strong labor movement is the silver bullet to the inequality that threatens our Social Security system. We're proud to stand alongside the brave workers at Trader Joe's United standing up to a billion-dollar corporation. Please, read their message and take actio…
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 7, 2023 at 9:27 PM

Re: Propaganda watch: Medicare edition...

Social Security Works is launching a campaign to defend traditional Medicare from greedy private insurers who are bankrupting the Medicare system. John, Privatized health care corporations spend millions on advertising during open enrollment because once they get sen…
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 7, 2023 at 3:16 PM

Re: Propaganda watch: Medicare edition

Social Security Works is launching a campaign to defend traditional Medicare from greedy private insurers who are bankrupting the Medicare system. John, Privatized health care corporations spend millions on advertising during open enrollment because once they get sen…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 6, 2023 at 8:14 PM

Private health care’s multimillion-dollar Medicare bashing campaign

Social Security Works is launching a campaign to defend traditional Medicare from greedy private insurers who are bankrupting the Medicare system. John, Starting next week, private health insurance corporations will launch a multimillion-dollar propaganda campai…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 5, 2023 at 7:25 PM

Maximum chaos

The best way to stop a closed-door commission is before it’s ever empaneled. That’s why we’re working hard to keep Democrats united against it, and warn Republican politicians that they’ll pay a price for supporting them. John, The House of Representatives is in c…
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 3, 2023 at 9:10 PM

What to do with Republicans who voted for a Social Security-cutting commission?

We’re exposing Rep. Molinaro to his constituents, and he won’t be the last. John, Last week, as the government seemed set to shut down, 198 Republicans voted to create a commission to drag Social Security and Medicare behind closed doors and slash them. That was …
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
October 1, 2023 at 4:52 PM

The Government is Open and Social Security is safe―for now

Social Security Works members made tens of thousands of contacts to their Senators and Representatives. We couldn’t have done it without you. John, Great news: Republicans holding the government hostage caved yesterday, and allowed the government to stay open until No…
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  Alex Lawson, · [email protected]
September 30, 2023 at 3:32 PM

Re: BREAKING: McCarthy releases plan to cut Social Security

This isn’t about the deficit―it’s about providing cover for an extremist agenda! John, Yesterday, 198 Republicans voted to create a secret, closed-door commission to dismantle Social Security and Medicare. Fortunately, that wasn’t enough for it to pass. Unfortunately…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
September 29, 2023 at 4:47 PM

OUTRAGEOUS: 31 days of government funding for permanent cuts to Social Security and Medicare

This isn’t about the deficit―it’s about providing cover for an extremist agenda! John, we’re less than 48 hours from a government shutdown. But Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his caucus of MAGA extremists are still playing games with our lives. This morning, McCarthy…
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
September 28, 2023 at 4:18 PM

Re: Social Security Dies in Darkness

The only reason to drag Social Security and Medicare behind a closed door is to slash benefits. John, Social Security Works was founded in 2010, shortly after the creation of a closed-door commission designed to give political cover for cutting Social Security and Med…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
September 27, 2023 at 9:09 PM

Social Security Dies in Darkness:

The only reason to drag Social Security and Medicare behind a closed door is to slash benefits. John, The Wall Street drumbeat to appoint a secret, super-powered commission to meet behind closed doors and destroy Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid got a litt…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
September 27, 2023 at 5:29 PM

Democracy Dies in Dumbness

The only reason to drag Social Security and Medicare behind a closed door is to slash benefits. John, The Wall Street drumbeat to appoint a secret, super-powered commission to meet behind closed doors and destroy Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid got a litt…
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
September 26, 2023 at 3:32 PM

What happens to seniors in a shutdown?

The government will shut down at the end of this week. Here’s what that means. John, In just 4 days, Republicans in the House of Representatives will shut down the government. We’ve talked a lot about what they're hoping to accomplish―mainly, a set of budget cuts…
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  Team Social Security Works · [email protected]
September 25, 2023 at 5:46 PM

We keep hearing the same thing

When we talk to our allies in the Capital, they all say the same thing: They haven’t heard from their constituents on this. John, We have been warning that the MAGA Republican shutdown threat could lead to Social Security cuts. Last week Speaker McCarthy confirme…
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
September 24, 2023 at 7:08 PM

Re: Death Panel for Social Security:

The government will shut down in six days. We’re launching an all-out campaign to stop this commission from getting off the ground, and protect Medicaid from their knives. John, Speaker Kevin McCarthy will do anything to keep his job―even subject our Social Security a…
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
September 24, 2023 at 3:53 PM

Re: [take action] stop the Social Security death panels!

Republicans desperately want Democrats to provide cover for Social Security cuts Since Michael wrote you yesterday, tens of thousands of Americans have already signed our petition. Your signatures are a valuable organizing asset as we work the halls of Congress to…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
September 23, 2023 at 7:51 PM

Death Panel for Social Security:

The government will shut down in seven days. We’re launching an all-out campaign to stop this commission from getting off the ground, and protect Medicaid from their knives. This week, Speaker Kevin McCarthy just announced: Republicans are insisting that any legis…
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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]
September 23, 2023 at 1:50 PM

[take action] stop the Social Security death panels!

Republicans desperately want Democrats to provide cover for Social Security cuts Tell Congress: Hands off Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid! ADD YOUR VOICE John, Republicans have released their budget proposal, which they plan to pa…
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
September 22, 2023 at 8:48 PM

Re: McCarthy confirms >>

The government will shut down in eight days. We’re launching an all-out campaign to stop this commission from getting off the ground, and protect Medicaid from their knives. John, Speaker Kevin McCarthy will do anything to keep his job―even subject our Social Security…
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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]
September 22, 2023 at 4:42 PM

Re: McCarthy confirms:

The government will shut down in eight days. We’re launching an all-out campaign to stop this commission from getting off the ground, and protect Medicaid from their knives. John, Speaker Kevin McCarthy will do anything to keep his job―even subject our Social Security…
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