Social Security Works

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Social Security Works is an American political advocacy group that calls for expansion of Social Security.[1][2]

It has over a million members[3] and promotes health care as a human right.[4] Social Security Works seeks lower drug prices.[5]

Nancy Altman and Eric Kingson founded Social Security Works in 2010.[6]

Social Security Works PAC is a political action committee created in 2017 that works to expand Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.[7] Jon Bauman is the PAC president.[8][9]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Konish, Lorie (9 June 2022). "Sanders, Warren propose bill to extend Social Security's solvency for 75 years, increase benefits by $2,400 per year". CNBC.
  2. ^ Higham, Aliss (15 January 2024). "Social Security advocacy group issues warning about Trump presidency". Newsweek.
  3. ^ Jilani, Zaid (13 September 2017). "Bernie's Army: 24 Organizations With Millions of Members Vow To Help Pass His Universal Medicare Plan". The Intercept.
  4. ^ Bader, Eleanor J. (4 December 2023). "Medicare Advantage Plans Disadvantage Many Elderly and Disabled People". Truthout.
  5. ^ "Progressives target Auchincloss after criticism of Pelosi drug-pricing bill". WPRI.com. 25 May 2021.
  6. ^ Dayen, David (10 February 2023). "The Twilight of the Deficit Hawks". The American Prospect.
  7. ^ Murga, Tammy (11 August 2018). "Jon 'Bowzer' Bauman endorses 25th Congressional District candidate". Santa Clarita Valley Signal.
  8. ^ Ta, Linh (3 September 2020). "'Bowzer' of Sha Na Na fame campaigns for Rita Hart, Social Security • Iowa Capital Dispatch". Iowa Capital Dispatch.
  9. ^ Golshan, Tara (23 July 2019). "The surprising thing about older voters: they're moving more to the left". Vox.

External links[edit]

https://socialsecurityworks.org/