Tell Obama: Take a stand for Social Security

President Obama has said over and over again that Social Security should not be cut. Watch this video to see him strongly defend Social Security by opposing benefit cuts, raising the retirement age and reducing the COLA. Use this form to send a quick letter to President Obama. Let him know that you support his …

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Ball and chain: the human cost of raising the retirement age

A great article from Remapping Debate tells the story of people imagining their lives (or those of their children) with a significantly delayed retirement age: Barrett paused a moment. She is 30 years old, and had never thought about the possibility of having to work another 40 years to retirement. She has not yet built …

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36th District Dems pass resolution to strengthen and defend Social Security

The 36th District Democrats in Washington state have passed a new resolution requesting the support of Sen. Patty Murray, Sen. Maria Cantwell, and Washington's Congressional delegation, to strengthen and defend Social Security. From the text of the resolution: The 36th District Democratic Organization of Washington State requests the President of the United States, United States …

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