Five Weeks Until Voters Choose Whether to Boost or Cut Social Security & Medicare
On November 6th, voters will choose whether to boost or cut Social Security and Medicare. The stakes are that simple. Republicans
Stagnant Wages in Wake of Trump/GOP Tax Scam Hurt Workers and Future Retirees
Underneath the major headlines about the death of Senator McCain and the latest iterations of the Trump scandals, a theme has
Rep. Brat at His Worst: Spreading Myths about Social Security and Medicare
In a contentious interview with CNN’s Kate Bolduan this week, Rep. Dave Brat (R-VA) perpetuated some dangerous myths about Social Security and Medicare.
Massachusetts Congressman is an Unassuming, Unrelenting Champion of Social Security
This morning National Committee President Max Richtman interviewed a real fighter for Social Security and Medicare on Facebook Live from Capitol Hill
America’s Gender Pay Gap Lasts a Lifetime
We've written a lot about how pay inequity has hurt generations of working women, not just while they're on the job, but lasting throughout their retirement. The economic challenges facing American women in retirement is the heart of our “Eleanor's Hope” project, designed to raise awareness and advocate for legislation to address the inequities threatening millions of retired women.
An Open Memo to Lester Holt: Actually, Social Security and Medicare Are More Than Just Deficit Reduction Tools
To: Lester Holt, NBC Nightly News anchor and moderator of the first 2016 Presidential Debate Subject: The most important – but overlooked
Will America’s Seniors Vote Against Their Own Self-Interests…Again?
by Max Richtman, NCPSSM President/CEOAs a seniors' advocate who's worked on aging policy issues for decades, one of the most common questions
Two Party Platforms: Two Starkly Different Views on Social Security
The Democratic Platform released today clearly shows that the differences between how the Democratic and Republican parties will approach the future
The Truth about the 2016 Social Security and Medicare Trustees Report
Social Security is still fully funded for nearly two decades, a miniscule COLA increase in 2017 likely, and health care reform continues
Clinton vs Trump: What That Means for Social Security & Medicare
As Hillary Clinton declared victory after winning four of the six primaries last night, the Democratic ticket for President solidified. While