Social Security

• Statement by Retiree Leader Richard Fiesta on the 2.5% COLA Increase for Social Security Beneficiaries

  October 10, 2024: The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding the announcement that there will be a 2.5% cost-of-living (COLA) benefit increase for millions of Social Security beneficiaries,...Read more >

• Retirees Congratulate Kamala Harris on a Strong Debate Performance

  September 11, 2024: The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, about last night’s presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump: “Last night’s deba...Read more >

• Retirees Mark Social Security’s 89th Anniversary with Events Across the Country

  August 14, 2024: Washington, DC - Recognizing the essential role that Social Security has played in helping older Americans retire with dignity and live more financially secure lives, members of the Alliance for Retired Americans are hosting more than 40 events this ...Read more >

• Retiree Group Endorses Gabe Vasquez for Reelection to U.S. House

  August 10, 2024: Albuquerque, NM  - Members of the Alliance for Retired Americans proudly announced their endorsement of Rep. Gabe Vasquez for reelection to the U.S. House from New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District (CD) today. The New Mexico Alliance for Retired...Read more >

• Seniors Praise Choice of Governor Tim Walz as Running Mate

  August 06, 2024: Washington, DC - Citing his long record of public service as a member of the U.S. House and Governor of Minnesota, retirees applaud Vice President Kamala Harris’ choice of Governor Tim Walz as her Vice Presidential nominee. “Vice President Har...Read more >

• Seniors From Around the Country Unite Against GOP and Trump’s Project 2025 Efforts to Slash Benefits

  July 30, 2024: Washington, DC – On the 59th anniversary of Medicare being signed into law, members of the Alliance for Retired Americans from across the country convened on Capitol Hill to spotlight the dangers posed to Medicare by Trump's Project 2025. Seniors g...Read more >

• Alliance for Retired Americans Enthusiastically Endorses Kamala Harris for President

  July 23, 2024: Washington, DC -- Citing her record of commitment to strengthening retirement security, the Alliance for Retired Americans, a national grassroots advocacy organization, today endorsed Kamala Harris to be President of the United States. The Allianc...Read more >

• Alliance for Retired Americans Thanks President Biden for his Service to the Nation

  July 21, 2024: Washington, DC -- Citing President Biden’s record of commitment to seniors throughout his presidency and career in public service, the Alliance for Retired Americans, a national grassroots advocacy organization, today expressed their gratitude for ...Read more >

• Trump-Vance: Another Step Toward Retirement Insecurity

  July 15, 2024: Selection of J.D. Vance as Vice Presidential Nominee Deepens Fears that Trump Would Cut Social Security, Medicare Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, released the following statement regarding Donald Trump’s...Read more >

• Report Shows Social Security Expansion Remains Affordable

  May 06, 2024: Democrats Have Plans to Further Strengthen Medicare and Social Security The following statement was issued by Richard Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding the Trustees reports on the Social Security and Medi...Read more >