North Carolina Alliance for Retired Americans Sues State of North Carolina to Remove Barriers to Absentee Voting in Light of COVID-19 Pandemic
RALEIGH – Today, the North Carolina Alliance for Retired Americans, filed a lawsuit in the North Carolina Superior Court to protect the rights of older North Carolina voters during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Alliance was joined in the suit by seven individual plaintiffs. The de... Read more
Trump Betrays Seniors by Ordering Social Security Cuts
The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding President Trump’s statement that he plans to sign an executive order to cut the payroll tax.
“After learning that Democratic and Republican Congressi... Read more
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
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