Press Releases

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

  September 17, 2020: 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 ...Read more >

• Retiree Group Endorses Rita Hart for U.S. House

  September 16, 2020:  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 Representati...Read more >

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

  September 15, 2020: “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 cu...Read more >

• Documentary on Florida Voting Premieres on Thursday; Film Features Several Alliance Members

  September 10, 2020: Washington, DC - A new short film, “Safe and Easy: Vote By Mail in Florida,” featuring four Florida Alliance for Retired Americans members, premiered today online. The documentary was produced by Brave New Films and will be available to watch for...Read more >

• Wisconsin Retirees Horrified by Senseless Shootings

  August 27, 2020: For Immediate Release Statement of Gary Mitchell, President of the Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding continued violence in Kenosha: “The Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans remains shocked and horrified about a Kenosha ...Read more >

• Trump Campaign and Republican Party Will Not Appeal Minnesota Voting Rights Settlement

  August 18, 2020: Voters Can Vote by Mail Without a Witness Signature; Receipt Deadline Extended by One Week ST. PAUL, MN – The Republican National Committee and the Trump for President campaign today agreed not to appeal a settlement reached by the Alliance for R...Read more >

• Retirees Mark Social Security’s 85th Anniversary with Jill Biden and Retiree Leaders Across the Country

  August 14, 2020: Retirees are commemorating the 85th anniversary of Social Security on Friday with a virtual event featuring Jill Biden, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, actor Louis Gossett Jr., Alliance President Robert Roach, Jr. and three Alliance members with personal storie...Read more >

• Secretary of the Commonwealth Withdraws Objection to Extending Ballot Receipt Deadline

  August 13, 2020: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  HARRISBURG – In a significant development in the fight to protect the civil rights and health of millions of older Pennsylvania voters, Secretary of the Commonwealth Kathy Boockvar has withdrawn her objection to extending...Read more >

• Retirees Enthusiastically Endorse Joe Biden for President

  August 13, 2020: For Immediate Release Citing confidence in Vice President Biden’s commitment to retirement security for every American, the Alliance for Retired Americans, a grassroots organization with 4.4 million members across the country, today endorsed Joe...Read more >

• Vice President Biden Chooses Pro-Retiree Running Mate

  August 11, 2020: The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden’s selection of California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate: “Vice Pres...Read more >