Burlington protesters target Social Security program cuts

Indivisible Central Michigan works to promote democracy, fight oligarchy

When a group of protesters gathered on a sidewalk along Broomfield Street in Mt. Pleasant Thursday with signs urging the government to keep its “hands off” Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, they got support from several drivers who honked horns and gave “thumbs up” symbols as they passed. Among the group protesting were Karen Green and Sue Woods, members of the Indivisible Central Michigan steering committee, a seven-member part of the loc…

Hundreds Join Hands Off Social Security Protest in Santa Barbara

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Community rallies in Henderson to defend Social Security against privatization

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) Earlier today, dozens of community members gathered outside the Social Security office in Henderson, rallying in defense of programs they say are under attack. The demonstration was part of a grassroots effort organized by local groups to oppose federal policies they believe threaten Social Security and Medicare. VIDEO: Channel 13 talks to a protester about why they decided to rally in Henderson Community rallies in Henderson to…

Social security “under grave assault,” former U.S. Commissioner O’Malley, Rep. Brown say at Cleveland event

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Former Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley warned Friday that misinformation campaigns are endangering Americans’ trust in Social Security, calling out what he described as “the big lies” surrounding the program’s future.

‘This is what we gray hairs do’: Berkeley seniors protest Social Security cuts

A group of older Berkeley residents gathered with signs and cookies at the city’s downtown Social Security Administration office Thursday.

'We’ll be on the street': Seniors express fear American dream is 'gone' following Trump cuts

When Pat Serrault retired at 72, she thought her 58 years of hard work and paying into Social Security would mean she’d be set for her later years. “It’s my money. It isn’t a whole lot in the scheme of things, but I earned it,” Serrault told Source in a written statement. “The system put it away for me and I would like to keep it so that I can remain independent for the time I have left. In recent months, the Trump Administration has made cuts…