"Raising the retirement age would inflict further hardship among a group of workers who are likely to face health and economic problems in their 60s." –Doug Hart, President, Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans
"Of all the lies and confusion that still surround the Affordable Care Act, perhaps the greatest is that it is bad for seniors." - Dave Meinell, President, Missouri Alliance for Retired Americans
"My father died when I was three. Because of Social Security (survivors) benefits, my Mom, my younger sister and I survived." – Diane Fleming, DC Alliance Member
"We fear that Congress will balance the budget on the backs of the 98 percent, which is working Montanans and retired Montanans. We simply cannot afford these devastating cuts to vital services such as Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid," –John Forkan, President, Montana Alliance for Retired Americans
"Along with national parks and Social Security, Medicare is one of the best ideas we Americans have ever devised." -Tim Cunningham, New Mexico Alliance Member
"Seniors have earned and deserve their Social Security checks, and they shouldn't have to go to Congress every 10 years and beg for the program to be renewed." –James Parent, Alliance for Retired Americans Regional Board Member
"Today's retirees paid Medicare and Social Security taxes in every paycheck we ever earned. Now that we are retired, these programs help us to be able to stay healthy and pay our bills. They are the promise we make to people who worked hard all their lives, and we need to keep that promise for today’s workers." –Tony Fransetta, President, Florida Alliance for Retired Americans
"Today's seniors want to lower the budget deficit. We do not want a large debt to be the legacy we leave to future generations, but we should not punish people who have paid Social Security taxes all their lives." –Jim Moore, President, North Carolina Alliance for Retired Americans
"Social Security should remain what it has been for 77 years – a solid, reliable way that generations of workers have been able to retire with dignity, economic security, and peace of mind." –Barbara J. Easterling, President, Alliance for Retired Americans
"The fight for Social Security and Medicare is part of a larger fight for justice and fairness"—Barbara J. Easterling, President, Alliance for Retired Americans
"The health insurance reform helps not just seniors, but also middle-class families and young Americans, who are just starting to see the benefits. Don’t let Republicans take all that away." –Don Rowen, President Emeritus, Iowa Alliance for Retired Americans
"Honoring the promise of Social Security and Medicare should not be a partisan issue. Honoring the contributions that we make throughout our working years so that we may feed and clothe ourselves, keep a roof over our heads and those of our family, there is no reason for that to be a hotly contested partisan issue." –Edward Coyle, Executive Director, Alliance for Retired Americans
"We need to make sure that people who need Social Security to make ends meet will have it, and not fall victim to ill-informed and unnecessary cuts to these vital programs."
–Barbara J. Easterling, President, Alliance for Retired Americans
Letters to the Editor
Your opinion matters. Letters to the Editor are a great way to voice your opinion on important issues that affect your life. Letters typically respond to articles written in a newspaper, they can support or oppose the position a reporter took, but should bring something new and interesting to the debate. We encourage our members to get active and write letters to the editor to ensure that senior issues are given the attention they deserve.
Use the map below to view a listing of daily newspapers for each state. Simply click on the state.
Tips on Writing Letters to the Editor
- Letters shouldn't be more than 200 words.
- The subject matter should be relevant to readers, provocative, constructive, timely. Passion is good. So is humor.
- If you are responding to an article include the title and date of the article (preferably in the first few sentences).
- Letters must include the author's full name, address and daytime phone number so the newspaper can verify the letter's authenticity.
Write a Letter to the Editor on Social Security!
Social Security reform is the most important political debate in several decades. It is critical to speak out and be heard on the issue that will affect you and your family.
Retirees With the Write Stuff
The Alliance for Retired Americans Letter to the Editor Campaign
"Retirees with the Write Stuff" is a project of the Alliance for Retired Americans to encourage more retirees to write letters to their local newspaper. Get a free "Write Stuff" pen, plus your name in our weekly newsletter, Friday Alert, and on our website.
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Margaret Mace, Diana Mackey, Nick Makrinos, Marie Malagreca, Reggie Marselus, Mary Marshfield, Joseph Martinez, Charles Matul, Bruce McCullough, Paul McGavis, Donna McGrath, Urias Meadows, David Meinell, John Mendolusky, Dan Mihalovic, Bruce Miller, Herbert Miller, Richard Miller, Gary Miszewski, Aubrey Glen Mobley, Becky Moeller, Jim Moore, Alfred Moskowitz, Ruby Mueller, Al Mumm, Steve Neal, Lewis Neuman, Jr., John Newman, Jody Oliver, James Parent, Valerie Paterson, John Pernorio, Charles Pervo, J.C. Phillips, Gerald Pollack, Catherine Porter, Dianna Porter, Lee Pound, Marion Prajsner, Linda Pratt, Betty Reina, James Reiland, Carol Ring, Becci Robbins, David Rosenzweig, Don Rowen, Gene Roza, Jane Russell, Ken Sagar, Julius Sawicki, Beverly Saylor, Terry Schleder, Lenora Schur, Tom Sedor Sr., Dorothy Seigel, Paul Shanabarger, Donald Singer, Vivian Silbiger, Linda Silva, Margot Smith, Mark Smith, Steve Skvara, Dorothea Stebbins, Frank Stella, William Stevens, Jean Stillwell, Linda Stone, Beatrice Stratton, Adam Swope, Bob Swope, Joe Szenderski, Thomas Thibeault, Dennis Tracey, Pablo Trujillo, Charles Urban, James Uszynski, Arthur Valdez, Tony Vanderbloemen, Fred Vogt, Bill Wallace, Arlou Waller, Martin Walsh, Rufus Wesley, Guy Watson, Scotty Watts, Norm Wernet, Ethan West, Laura Wickwar, Charlie Williams, Monty Williams, Curt Wilson, Warren Wish, Floyd Wright, Malcolm Wright, Chuck Yarter, Walter Yesberg, Elmer Yuen, Jerry Zepplin, Peggy Zimmerman, and Jack Zuckerman on their publications!
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