When the last measures of security are under attack, it’s time to organize and amplify.
The aftermath of the 2016 Election was an opportunity for lawmakers to take aim at the safety net programs in the United States, putting profits over people.
Category: Social Security
Grassroots Leaders, Politicians, the American People All Agree: It’s Time to Expand Social Security
Although the White House Conference on Aging is held only once every ten years, Monday’s event was a crucial time to address issues for older Americans, especially as they retire…
Caregivers: Unrecognized Heroes
Though we don’t often think of it, we have all had caregivers, and we will all likely be a caregiver at one point or another in our lives. Caregivers are…
Improving Social Security to Enhance Economic Security for Vulnerable Populations
With 82 percent of Americans in agreement that we must increase Social Security benefits even if it means raising taxes, why should we wait any longer to improve our Social…
A Message to the President and Congress: Listen to America!
The 2012 elections show that Americans want President Obama and Congress to strengthen the middle class, put people back to work, embrace prosperity economics over austerity, and protect essential retirement…
How Far We’ve Come
You can hear the awe and disbelief in the now infamous and chilling 911 calls from residents of Sanford, FL. In essence, they capture the moments in which a 17…
Two Sides of the Safety Net – Exclusion and Inclusion
Sylvia Lundberg, a Social Security recipient, reflects on her experiences with the program. Today is the 76th anniversary of Social Security. When I was a young teenager, my family was…
From CAG: A New National Movement Forms to Protect and Expand Care
Here is a press release from our partners at Caring Across Generations WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Tuesday, July 12, over 700 people from across the country joined Senior White House Advisor…
What the President Should Learn from Joe
Late last night, Obama administration officials announced that they’re willing to cut Social Security—along with more cuts to Medicare—to reach a deal on the budget. Let’s be honest. Retirement security…