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Retirees Mark Medicare’s 55th Anniversary with Virtual Events

  Thursday marks the 55th anniversary of Medicare, and Alliance members across the country are celebrating with multiple virtual events to show their support for the health insurance program that has improved the lives of millions of retirees. Before Medicare, only hal... Read more

Alliance Mourns the Death of Rep. John Lewis

“Lifelong Leader of the Civil Rights Movement and a Fighter for Seniors” Washington, DC - Members of the Alliance for Retired Americans are united in mourning the loss of Rep. John Lewis of Georgia. In addition to being a leader of the civil rights movement, Representative... Read more

Retiree Group Endorses Long for U.S. House

For Immediate Release July 6, 2020 Cites Commitment to Expanding and Protecting Earned Social Security and Medicare Benefits Vancouver, WA - Members of the Alliance for Retired Americans proudly announced their endorsement of Carolyn Long for election to the U.S. House of Rep... Read more

Alliance for Retired Americans Sues State of Maine to Remove Barriers to Absentee Voting in Light of COVID-19 Pandemic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUSTA – Today, the Alliance for Retired Americans and two of its members, Don Berry and Doug Born, filed a lawsuit in the Maine Superior Court to protect the rights of older Maine voters during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Alliance was joined in the sui... Read more

Judge Signs Consent Decree: Removes Barriers to Absentee Voting for Minnesota’s August Primary as a Result of Retirees’ Lawsuit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ST. PAUL, MN – Today Minnesota County District Court Judge Sara Gerwig signed the consent decree between the Minnesota Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund and the Secretary of State of Minnesota. The agreement protects the rights of older vo... Read more

Barriers to Absentee Voting for Minnesota’s August Primary Lifted as a Result of Retirees’ Lawsuit

For Immediate Release ST. PAUL, MN – In a significant voting rights case affecting hundreds of thousands of Minnesota voters, the Minnesota Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund and three of its members reached a settlement with the Secretary of State of Minnesota ... Read more

Florida Alliance for Retired Americans Sues State of Florida to Remove Barriers to Absentee Voting in Light of COVID-19 Pandemic

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Today, the Florida Alliance for Retired Americans and four of its members filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida to protect the rights of older Florida voters during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lawsuit allege... Read more

President Trump “Protecting” Seniors, Really?

For Immediate Release The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding President Trump’s anticipated remarks later today about “taking care of seniors.” “We are on the eve of the May 1 start of... Read more

Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds Remain Strong, According to Annual Trustees Report

The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding the Trustees reports issued today on the Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds: “Social Security remains strong and solvent with enough money to cover... Read more