Social Security

• Social Security Phone Service Changes Will Create Unnecessary Burdens

  May 30, 2025: The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)’s Social Security phone service restrictions will make it harder for seniors to access customer service support, according to new data from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. The Social Secur...Read more >

• 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 >

• 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 >

• Save Social Security! Stand up for Social Security this summer and fall!

  July 08, 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 privati...Read more >

• Save Social Security! Join us at an action near you!

  March 19, 2024:   The Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans is pleased to announce our Save Social Security actions across Wisconsin this spring.  With Social Security under threat from cuts and privatization, wee need to stand up and demand that Social ...Read more >

• New Retiree Voting Record Released

  March 11, 2024: Washington, DC – The Alliance for Retired Americans released its 2023 Congressional Voting Record, which scored each U.S. Senator and Representative on critical retirement security issues, today. “Almost every member of Congress claims to care...Read more >

• Wisconsin Senior Organization Endorses Judge Janet Protasiewicz for Wisconsin Supreme Court

  March 27, 2023: MILWAUKEE –  Members of the Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans have announced the endorsement of Judge Janet Protasiewicz for Wisconsin Supreme Court. The Alliance has more than 107,000 members in the state. “The Wisconsin Alliance for ...Read more >

• ‘Hobnobbing With Billionaires in Davos,’ Trump Admits—If Reelected—He Will Seek to Cut Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare

  January 23, 2020: "It'll be toward the end of the year," Trump said from Davos, Switzerland. "And at the right time, we will take a look at that. You know, that's actually the easiest of all things, if you look, cause it's such a big percentage." By Jon Queally, st...Read more >

• Social Security – An Overview

  June 27, 2019: For more information on Social Security, check out: https://socialsecurityofficenear.me/in/wisconsin/ https://www.consumerreports.org/retirement-planning/how-social-security-will-change-this-year/ https://www.usa.gov/about-social-securit...Read more >

• A letter from President Bernie Faust

  August 29, 2017: A letter from President Bernie Faust As the new president of WIARA I look forward to working with our Sustaining Members, Executive Board and our Individual Members in the coming months. I have some new ideas and I am sure many if you do as well. ...Read more >