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Arizona Alliance, Priorities USA and Voto Latino Challenge Arizona Voter Suppression Law

The Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans, Priorities USA and Voto Latino announced a legal challenge to Arizona SB 1260. The bill radically alters Arizona’s voting laws by threatening the ability of Arizonans to cast a ballot if they have previously registered to vote in anot... Read more

Alliance Mourns the Death of Jo Etta Brown

Jo Etta Brown, who served as Alliance Executive Vice President from 2014 until this year, passed away on Saturday in Nevada after a long career of fighting for seniors and civil rights. “Jo Etta was beloved not just for her commitment to social justice, but for her warmth an... Read more

Media Coverage of Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans, Priorities USA and Voto Latino Challenge to Arizona Voter Suppression Law

Press Releases Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans, Priorities USA and Voto Latino Challenge Arizona Voter Suppression Law, August 16 Media Coverage Voting groups fight to block law that can criminalize Arizona voter registration Tuscon Sentinel and Courthouse News Service... Read more

Media Coverage of Georgia Alliance for Retired Americans’ Lawsuit Over “Wet Signature” Rule

Press Releases Priorities USA, Georgia Alliance for Retired Americans, Vote.org File Legal Challenge to Georgia’s “Wet Signature” Absentee Ballot Application Requirement, May 2 Media Coverage Georgia setting records for early voters as lawsuits challenging elections play... Read more

Anti-Retiree GOP Candidates Win Primaries

Many candidates who advanced in primaries this week can be added to the list of those running this November who have publicly attacked Social Security and Medicare, including in important races like Arizona and Washington. Blake Masters, a Trump-backed candidate who won the Re... Read more

Letter to Senators on Reconciliation

Below is the language of a letter the Alliance sent to U.S. Senators on August 2 regarding the reconciliation package called the "Inflation Reduction Act." You can also read the full letter here. Dear Senator: The Alliance for Retired Americans, a grassroots organization wi... Read more

Social Security Anniversary

87 years ago, President Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. Since then, Social Security has lifted millions of seniors out of poverty. Nearly 65 million Americans receive monthly benefits. ... Read more

“The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022” Renews Hope for Action to Lower Drug Prices

A surprise announcement on Wednesday from Sens. Chuck Schumer (NY) and Joe Manchin (WV) revived hopes for Democrats to pass significant legislation on a range of issues, including prescription drug prices, climate, energy, and health policy. Central to the deal dubbed “The I... Read more

New Resolutions Honor Leaders, Address Social Security and Right to Vote and More

The Alliance’s policy agenda is set during quadrennial meetings of its membership and our board. New York State Alliance President Barry Kaufmann, Resolutions Committee Chair, facilitated discussion and the enactment of fifteen resolutions at the national meeting on Wednesda... Read more