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Alliance for Retired Americans Will File Emergency Appeal in Voting Rights Lawsuit to the Maine State Supreme Court

Statement of Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans: “We are disappointed that the Court did not waive the provisions of Maine’s voting laws that are particularly burdensome for older people who are trying to cast their ballots during a pa... Read more

Fact Check: Trump Lied About Insulin Prices

Washington, DC - At last night’s debate President Trump said his Administration has lowered the price of insulin and that it is “so cheap it’s like water.” Insulin retails for roughly $300 a vial and most patients with diabetes need two to three vials per month. “... Read more

Texas Retirees Secure Victory in Voting Rights Case; Will Reduce Unnecessary Health Risks

Statement of Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding today’s federal court decision striking down H.B. 25 which outlawed straight party voting in Texas: “Today’s ruling is a victory for democracy and common sense. Allowing peop... Read more

Retiree Group Endorses Jill Schupp for U.S. House

Cites Commitment to Expanding and Protecting Earned Social Security and Medicare Benefits Ballwin, MO - Members of the Alliance for Retired Americans proudly announced their endorsement of Jill Schupp for election to the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri’s 2nd Congr... Read more

North Carolina Alliance for Retired Americans Reaches Agreement with State to Make Voting Easier During COVID-19 Pandemic

Raleigh – Older voters throughout North Carolina will be able to vote more easily in November as a result of a significant voting rights agreement between the North Carolina Alliance for Retired Americans and the State of North Carolina being filed today. Under the agreement... Read more

Michigan Court Rules in Favor of Retiree Demands for Mail Ballots

In a significant development in the fight to protect the civil rights of millions of older Michigan voters, the Michigan Court of Claims ruled that any ballot postmarked by November 2, but not received until November 17 will be counted. The ruling came in a lawsuit brought by the... Read more

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Retiree Demands for Mail Ballots

HARRISBURG – In a significant development in the fight to protect the civil rights of millions of older Pennsylvania voters, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court today ruled that any ballot that is postmarked by election day must count if it is received within 3 days after Election D... Read more

Retiree Group Endorses Rita Hart for U.S. House

 Cites Commitment to Expanding and Protecting Earned Social Security and Medicare Benefits Davenport, IA - Members of the Alliance for Retired Americans proudly announced their endorsement of Rita Hart for election to the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa’s 2nd Congress... Read more

Retirees Endorse Dr. Kim Schrier for Re-Election in WA-08 Congressional District

“Senior Champion” is an essential voice for Washington’s retirees in Congress Auburn, WA. -  Today, members of the Alliance for Retired Americans proudly announced their endorsement of Dr. Kim Schrier for re-election. Congresswoman Schrier currently represents Washington... Read more