Chris Smalls, Amazon Labor Union via Social Security Works · [email protected]

April 23, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Jeff Bezos under oath

Getting dragged to testify for the illegal firings, intimidation campaigns, and other union-busting activities sends a message that big corporations are not above the law―and workers aren’t afraid anymore. John, Under threat of subpoena, Starbucks CEO Howard Schul…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

April 22, 2023 at 3:07 PM

Re: Tell Congress: Say NO to Kevin McCarthy’s default demands!

It’s extortion, plain and simple―and we need to stop it! John, This weekend could be make-or-break for Kevin McCarthy’s extortion-by-default scheme. He’s hoping to get a vote on his MAGA wishlist next week―but if we can get enough contacts into offices before th…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

April 21, 2023 at 6:09 PM

Tell Congress: Pass a CLEAN debt ceiling bill!

It’s extortion, plain and simple―and we need to stop it! John, Kevin McCarthy released his list of demands in exchange for not destroying the world economy through a forced default―and it’s the MAGA wishlist we expected. He would slash funding across the board, …

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  Team Social Security Works · [email protected]

April 20, 2023 at 3:31 PM

ICYMI: Kevin McCarthy wants to close Social Security offices near you

McCarthy's plan lets millionaires and billionaires cheat on their taxes and pays for it by making it harder for you to get Social Security. We wanted to be sure you didn't miss this, John: John, After months of steadfast refusal, Republican Speaker of the House Kev…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

April 19, 2023 at 8:02 PM

Ransom note:

McCarthy's plan lets millionaires and billionaires cheat on their taxes and pays for it by making it harder for you to get Social Security. John, After months of steadfast refusal, Republican Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy just announced his ransom demands in exc…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

April 18, 2023 at 8:31 PM

Tell Kevin: Nope

What concessions does Kevin want? Let’s look: John, Time is running out before the United States defaults on our bond payments, potentially bringing down the whole economy. How do we stop this calamity? It’s simple: Congress needs to pass a one-line bill allowing…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

April 17, 2023 at 8:55 PM

2 1⁄2 hours

Our government works best when it keeps its promises, and doesn’t use bureaucracy as a wall between people and what they’ve earned. John, Our Social Security system works because it’s simple and universal. For years, Wall Street politicians have tried to complicat…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

April 16, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Taxes are the problem

The first step is to boldly fight for the rich to pay their fair share! John, Politicians have twisted themselves into knots trying to hand gobs of cash to the wealthy for the last 40 years. It was a plot: Make the wealthy even wealthier, starve the government,…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

April 15, 2023 at 3:37 PM

Re: AXIOS: There's chatter about forming a panel to look into Social Security and Medicare

Instead of betraying seniors, Republicans could just release the hostage and vote to allow the United States to resume issuing Treasury bonds without making outrageous, economy-threatening demands. John, I wanted to be sure you saw Alex’s email yesterday. After Repub…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

April 14, 2023 at 7:22 PM

AXIOS: There's chatter about forming a panel to look into Social Security and Medicare

Instead of betraying seniors, Republicans could just release the hostage and vote to allow the United States to resume issuing Treasury bonds without making outrageous, economy-threatening demands. John, Axios, a well-connected DC news site, just reported:1 Hou…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

April 13, 2023 at 7:16 PM

Back off our benefits!

On Monday, we’re holding a rally to deliver your signatures, demanding that Congress stop threatening default and protect our benefits! John, On Monday, we’re holding a rally to deliver your signatures, demanding that Congress stop threatening default and protec…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

April 12, 2023 at 6:59 PM

COMMENT: Tell CMS not to screw up Medicare drug price negotiation!

One-third of every Social Security check goes to pay for health care costs, with medication taking the largest share of that. John, The Biden administration made history when it ended the Bush-era giveaway to Big Pharma, preventing Medicare from negotiating lower…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

April 11, 2023 at 7:05 PM

The Republican idea that no one likes

Older Americans have the power to swing elections. They vote in every election, and they treasure Social Security and Medicare benefits. Everybody knows that raising the retirement age for seniors is political poison. That’s why, when Republicans talk about their…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

April 9, 2023 at 3:13 PM

The same politicians who want to make a volatile banking system that can wipe out our 401ks also want to dismantle our Social Security system and leave seniors with no choice but to sit at the mercy of the financial sector.

Over 100,000 people have already taken action to demand that Congress pass the Secure Viable Banking Act. Add your name today! John, In 2008, millions of seniors saw their retirement savings wiped out in the bank collapse that led to the great recession. 401ks tur…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

April 8, 2023 at 2:36 PM

What’s next in the fight to save the USPS

Like our Social Security system, the United States Postal Service is the product of generations of Americans working together to build a simple, universal service that unites the country. Tell the USPS Board of Governors: Stop to Louis DeJoy’s 10-year plan …

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

April 7, 2023 at 5:50 PM

ICYMI: “with all due respect to Chuck, the man is a paid liar.”

Social Security is a simple, universal system that everyone puts money into, and is there for everyone when they need it. In case you missed it, I was on C-SPAN yesterday to lay out the facts about Social Security and Medicare…and things got a little spicy. Watch me …

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

April 6, 2023 at 7:32 PM

Alex Lawson: Mythbuster

Social Security is a simple, universal system that everyone puts money into, and is there for everyone when they need it. John, This morning, Social Security Works’s Executive Director Alex Lawson was on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal, debunking myths and shedding light…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

April 5, 2023 at 7:44 PM

Republicans can’t find any Democrats to agree to raise the retirement age

Cassidy wanted a payday for his Wall Street paymasters, at the expense of American seniors. We said no way. John, In recent months Republican Senator Bill Cassidy and Maine Independent Angus King have been quietly shopping a plan to raise the retirement age to 7…

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  Ben Wikler via Social Security Works PAC · [email protected]

April 2, 2023 at 1:51 PM

We can save democracy in 3 days

A hypothetical - but possible - scenario of 2024 if we lose in 3 days. Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election will have a significant impact in 2024. Here’s why: Imagine a hypothetical scenario where the 2024 presidential election is extremely close. Wisconsin could make-…

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  Ben Wikler via Social Security Works PAC · [email protected]

April 1, 2023 at 3:42 PM

We need your help

I understand if you’re short on time, but it would mean the world if you could read the whole email Hi John, this is Ben Wikler, Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. I understand if you’re short on time, but it would mean the world if you could read the whole e…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

March 31, 2023 at 6:36 PM

Re: The only threat to our Social Security system is Republican politicians

Here’s what the Trustees Report will show: John, the Social Security Trustees Report is out, and it confirms everything we told you yesterday: Despite Republican attacks, our Social Security system remains strong. Yesterday, we asked for a donation. That’s still welc…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

March 30, 2023 at 5:17 PM

Tomorrow: The Social Security trustees weigh in

Here’s what the Trustees Report will show: John, Tomorrow, Social Security’s Board of Trustees will release its annual report on the health of our Social Security system. Every year, corporate friendly politicians use the report as fodder for calls to make “tough cho…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

March 29, 2023 at 7:58 PM

Day 69 of the debt ceiling hostage crisis

The worst thing about these hostage-takers is that they won’t come out and ask for their ransom. John, Today marks sixty-nine days since the United States Treasury Department began taking extraordinary measures to avoid a default that would crash the world econom…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

March 28, 2023 at 5:42 PM

UPDATE - Put your wallet away

Every month, our friends at CREDO donate thousands of dollars to progressive causes, and they allocate that amount based on an online vote. So we need you to vote for Social Security Works today! John -- I've got a quick update here. Because of the support of Soci…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

March 26, 2023 at 3:03 PM

Joe Biden’s budget is good

John, House Republicans still haven’t released an official demand for them to avoid a self-created default―one that would crush the global economy and endanger America’s standing in the world. But various caucuses have started releasing budgets for show―and to no…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works PAC · [email protected]

March 25, 2023 at 3:33 PM

Re: As I said in the hit movie Grease...

John, I wanted to be sure you saw Bowzer’s invitation below. Social Security Works doesn’t usually get involved in state court races. But over the past few years, it’s become clear that Democrats ignore downballot races at our peril. What happens in Florida or …

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  Jon "Bowzer" Bauman, Social Security Works PAC · [email protected]

March 24, 2023 at 6:56 PM

Grease reunion for Wisconsin!

This Sunday, I’m getting the Grease cast back together to help protect and promote democracy. Chip in *any amount* to the Wisconsin Democratic Party to RSVP! (Most people are donating $23) On April 4th, Wisconsin is holding the biggest election of 2023―an electio…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

March 23, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Corporate greed will come back

If we’ve learned anything about greedy Big Pharma corporations over the years, it’s that as soon as they feel the pressure dissipate, they will go back to ripping off diabetics. John, Bowing to pressure from the White House and the public, the three main insulin …

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

March 22, 2023 at 3:41 PM

Re: Dan Kelly compared Social Security to slavery

We can’t make this stuff up, John: John, I wanted to be sure you saw this message from the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. MAGA extremists have lined up behind a right-wing extremist who believes our Social Security system is comparable to slavery. If he wins a seat on…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

March 21, 2023 at 8:12 PM

Re: Kevin McCarthy’s back yard

We’re going to protect the Social Security Administration from Republican cuts, just like we’ve protected our Social Security system. John, Republicans think it’s safe to resume calling for Social Security and Medicare cuts. Kevin McCarthy’s House majority is looking …

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

March 20, 2023 at 8:56 PM

Taking the fight to Kevin McCarthy

We’re going to protect the Social Security Administration from Republican cuts, just like we’ve protected our Social Security system. John, As House Republicans prepare to release a budget that will undermine Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, Social Security Wor…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

March 19, 2023 at 7:54 PM

Fight inequality with unions.

The runaway inequality of the last 40 years is what allows Wall Street politicians to attack Social Security―and the best way to fight inequality is with UNIONS. John, Social Security works. Period. But Wall Street politicians are attacking our Social Security s…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

March 16, 2023 at 9:07 PM

We need your vote this month

Every month, our friends at CREDO donate thousands of dollars to progressive causes, and they allocate that amount based on an online vote. So we need you to vote for Social Security Works today! John, Republicans won’t stop attacking our Social Security system. …

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  WisDems HQ via Social Security Works PAC · [email protected]

March 15, 2023 at 7:27 PM

Dan Kelly compared Social Security to slavery

We can’t make this stuff up, John: We can’t make this stuff up, John: Dan Kelly, the Republican nominee to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, compared Social Security to slavery. Yes, really. In less than 3 weeks, Wisconsin has a state Supreme Court election that could sh…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

March 14, 2023 at 9:10 PM

Republicans want a 21% cut to Social Security benefits―at least

It’s simple: Republicans would rather cut your earned benefits than raise another penny from their Wall Street paymasters. They want you to think that Social Security will be completely gone, so that you’ll give it away for pennies on the dollar. Don’t be John, L…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

March 13, 2023 at 8:30 PM

A promise from George Santos...

Social Security Works staffers have been working the halls of Congress for months, getting politicians to pledge not to cut Social Security or Medicare. But Republicans wouldn’t take the pledge… until now. John, Social Security Works staffers have been working the hal…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

March 12, 2023 at 3:31 PM

Stories matter.

One of the most powerful ways we can fight back is with the voices of real people like you. John, Right-wing legislators in Congress are demanding cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and the ACA―and they’ve been willing to take the global economy hostage…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

March 11, 2023 at 4:07 PM

Re: CONFIRMED: Social Security and Medicare cuts are on the table

Social Security Works staffers have been working the halls of Congress for months, getting politicians to pledge not to cut Social Security or Medicare. More than 220 already have―but they’re all Democrats. John, This is exactly why we have kept issuing warnings abou…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

March 10, 2023 at 9:37 PM

CONFIRMED: Social Security and Medicare cuts are on the table

Social Security Works staffers have been working the halls of Congress for months, getting politicians to pledge not to cut Social Security or Medicare. More than 220 already have―but they’re all Democrats. This is a red alert―Republicans think we’ve moved on and they…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

March 9, 2023 at 9:18 PM

What bipartisanship really means

John, President Biden just released a budget plan — and it shows an ironclad commitment to protecting Social Security and Medicare against all cuts. Instead of cutting benefits, the Biden budget strengthens them by having the very wealthy pay more of their fair sh…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

March 8, 2023 at 9:36 PM

The bedrock principle of the Biden administration

Protecting Social Security and Medicare is a bedrock principle of the Biden administration. John, When he releases his budget tomorrow, Joe Biden will make one thing clearer than ever: Protecting Social Security and Medicare is a bedrock principle of his administ…

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  Alex Lawson, Social Security Works · [email protected]

March 7, 2023 at 4:53 PM

Unions are good for Social Security

The runaway inequality of the last 40 years is what allows Wall Street politicians to attack Social Security―and the best way to fight inequality is with UNIONS. John, Social Security works. Period. But Wall Street politicians are attacking our Social Security s…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

March 5, 2023 at 6:08 PM

Re: bad bad bad bad bad

This bill is an attack on our Social Security system and a huge handout to millionaires and billionaires. It’s just the latest stage of the Republican war on seniors. Since yesterday, thousands of Social Security Works members have stepped up to stop the Republica…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

March 4, 2023 at 2:30 PM

The Fair Tax Act is very bad for Social Security

This bill is an attack on our Social Security system and a huge handout to millionaires and billionaires. It’s just the latest stage of the Republican war on seniors. John, Republicans in the House of Representatives are preparing a vote on the Orwellian-ly named…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

March 3, 2023 at 7:58 PM

Re: A 40 year campaign to destroy Social Security

Defend Social Security from ongoing attacks that have been building for decades! The email we sent yesterday was really long, John. But it’s important―it explains why we have such a hard time believing Republicans when they cry crocodile tears about their plans to…

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  Nancy Altman, Social Security Works · [email protected]

March 2, 2023 at 6:41 PM

Together, we can fight back against the forces out to destroy Social Security

Defend Social Security from ongoing attacks that have been building for decades! John, Social Security is the most popular and effective program in America. That’s why Wall Street has spent 40 years on an insidious campaign to undermine the people’s faith in the …

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

March 1, 2023 at 4:45 PM

Re: Is your salary less than $160,200?

Congress has the power to end this injustice. Tell Congress: Make millionaires pay into Social Security all year long! Scrap the cap and EXPAND benefits! ADD YOUR VOICE John, Yesterday was the day that people who make $1 million stop paying in…

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  Linda Benesch, Social Security Works · [email protected]

February 28, 2023 at 9:08 PM

Today, Millionaires get a raise

Congress has the power to end this injustice. Is your salary less than $160,200? If so, you’re among the 94 percent of American workers who pay into Social Security all year long. But there’s a privileged group that’s about to stop paying into Social Security for …

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

February 27, 2023 at 6:40 PM

re: Gerrymandering

In state after state, Republican mapmakers have put their party fortunes ahead of our democracy. Tell Congress: The people should pick the politicians―not the other way around. Ban partisan gerrymandering! ADD YOUR VOICE John, It’s time f…

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  Michael Phelan, Social Security Works · [email protected]

February 25, 2023 at 5:27 PM

Re: This sounds complicated, but it only takes a few seconds and it makes a big difference

Corporate lobbyists are making their voices heard, so we need to be even louder by flooding the comment site with our voices. John, I just wanted to send a quick note with this. Since we wrote yesterday, thousands of comments have gone in to help traditional Med…

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