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• States in the Midwest and the South Are Most Vulnerable to Social Security Cuts

  May 16, 2025: Any disruption or cuts to Social Security benefits will hurt Americans who live in Southern and Midwestern states the most, according to a new report from the Economic Policy Institute. The report reinforced the importance of Social Security to the U...Read more >

• KFF Health News: Honey, Sweetie, Dearie – The Perils of Elderspeak

  May 09, 2025: A prime example of elderspeak: Cindy Smith was visiting her father in his assisted living apartment in Roseville, California. An aide who was trying to induce him to do something —  Smith no longer remembers exactly what — said, “Let me help y...Read more >

• Alliance Marks Older Americans Month

  May 09, 2025: Thursday, May 1 was the first day of Older Americans Month. Historically, this month commemorates older Americans and provides an opportunity for us to reflect on their contributions. It can also be a time to reflect on the consequences of ageism....Read more >

• Senate Confirms Frank Bisignano as SSA Commissioner Despite Controversy Over His DOGE Connections, Lack of Relevant Experience

  May 09, 2025: The Senate confirmed Frank Bisignano to head the Social Security Administration (SSA) along party lines on Tuesday, with a 53-47 vote. His term – set to expire in January 2031 – coincides with a tumultuous period for the agency, as Elon Musk and...Read more >

• KFF Health News: At Social Security, These Are the Days of the Living Dead

  May 06, 2025: Rennie Glasgow, who has served 15 years at the Social Security Administration, is seeing something new on the job: dead people. They’re not really dead, of course. In four instances over the past few weeks, he told KFF Health News, his Schenecta...Read more >

• Winners of the April 4th Drawing of 2025 Calendar Raffle!!!

  April 13, 2025: Winners of the April 4th Drawing!!! Check below to see if you were lucky!!!! 30 Total Prizes Drawn on April 4, 2025 (1) winner for a $100 prize (4) winners for $50 prizes (25) winners for $25 prizes   Order of Draw ...Read more >

• Winners of the December 27th Drawing of 2024 Calendar Raffle!!!

  January 06, 2025: Winners of the December 27th Drawing!!! Check below to see if you were lucky!!!! 30 Total Prizes Drawn on December 27, 2024 (1) winner for a $100 prize (4) winners for $50 prizes (25) winners for $25 prizes   Order o...Read more >

• Winners of the October 25th Drawing of 2024 Calendar Raffle!!!

  October 30, 2024: Winners of the October 25th Drawing!!! Check below to see if you were lucky!!!! 30 Total Prizes Drawn on October 25, 2024 (1) winner for a $100 prize (4) winners for $50 prizes (25) winners for $25 prizes   Order of ...Read more >

• Winners of the August 30th Drawing of 2024 Calendar Raffle!!!

  September 09, 2024: Winners of the August 30th Drawing!!! Check below to see if you were lucky!!!! 30 Total Prizes Drawn on August 30, 2024 (1) winner for a $100 prize (4) winners for $50 prizes (25) winners for $25 prizes   Order of Draw ...Read more >

• Save Social Security! Join us for a demonstration! Six Actions Remaining this fall

  August 26, 2024: The Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans is pleased to announce our Save Social Security actions across Wisconsin this summer and fall, following our popular events this spring. With Social Security under threat from cuts and privatization, we...Read more >