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We're fighting to address the retirement income crisis by protecting and expanding our Social Security system. stopthedemolition.org socialsecurityworks.org protectourchecks.com En Español: @segurosocial.bsky.social

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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 02/10/2026
How do we make billionaires pay their fair share into Social Security? By making them contribute at the same rate as the rest of us, all year long. Doing so would mean we could afford to protect and expand benefits through the rest of the century!
A graphic with a red filtered photo of Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and Dean Ball. The text says, "Working-class people pay into Social Security with every paycheck. If AI oligarchs like Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and Open AI’s Dean Ball, who called it “fraud,” contributed to Social Security at the same rate as the rest of us, we could protect and expand benefits for decades to come!"
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 02/10/2026
Congress can be FULL of Social Security champions, like JoAnna Mendoza, who want to protect your earned benefits from cuts, privatization, and means-testing. Make sure you vote in November! @joannamendoza.com
A graphic with a photo of Joanna Mendoza. The text says,“Social Security is not a handout, it is a benefit earned with every paycheck. And it must be protected and expanded, not cut, privatized, or means-tested. - JoAnna Mendoza, Democratic Candidate for Arizona’s 6th Congressional District"
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 02/10/2026
Social Security will face an automatic benefit cut if Congress doesn’t take action before 2032. This November, we need to elect members who will protect our earned benefits!
A graphic with a man putting money into his suit jacket pocket. The text says, "Congress has six years to determine the future of Social Security for millions of Americans. This November, elect members who you trust to protect your hard-earned benefits and not hand your money over to billionaires and Wall Street CEOs."
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 01/10/2026
“Ever wonder why politicians like Rick Scott and Ashley Moody push to end Social Security? Because they own stocks. They own companies. They want you working until you die - for pennies, so they can profit on top of profit.” – Florida State Rep. @angieforfl.bsky.social, Democratic Nominee for Senate
A graphic with a photo of Angie Nixon. The text says, "“Ever wonder why politicians like Rick Scott and Ashley Moody push to end Social Security? Because they own stocks. They own companies. They want you working until you die - for pennies, so they can profit on top of profit.” – Florida State Rep. Angie Nixon, Democratic Nominee for U.S. Senate"
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 01/10/2026
This is not a drill. Conservatives are attacking our voting rights to undermine representation in our democracy!
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 30/09/2026
Social Security is a sacred trust. Using our private data to undermine our democracy is UNAMERICAN. @jonbowzerbauman.bsky.social
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 30/09/2026
WATCH: Local seniors present Social Security champion @repdarrensoto.bsky.social with an award to celebrate his record on seniors’ issues and his support for protecting and expanding our earned benefits!
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 30/09/2026
We deserve to retire with dignity, not work until we die. Plain and simple. Voters who want to see Social Security protected and expanded should support Angie Nixon in November’s election. @angieforfl.bsky.social
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 29/09/2026
Angie Nixon is fighting to protect and expand Social Security! Everyone in Florida who cares about their earned benefits should support her for U.S. Senate. #FlSen @angieforfl.bsky.social
A graphic with photos of Florida Senate candidates Angie Nixon and Ashley Moody. The text says, The Senators elected this November will LITERALLY decide the future of Social Security. In 2032, either seniors will get screwed, or millionaires and billionaires will pay their fair share into Social Security. WHO DO YOU TRUST TO MAKE THAT CHOICE?
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 29/09/2026
SSW PAC President Jon “Bowzer” Bauman stopped by Rep. Darren Soto’s campaign event! Rep. Soto is on the front lines of the fight to protect and expand Social Security. We need him to keep his seat in Congress in November! @repdarrensoto.bsky.social @jonbowzerbauman.bsky.social
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 29/09/2026
We need Senators in Congress who are committed to fulfilling Social Security’s promise of a dignified retirement. Angie Nixon is committed to fulfilling that promise if she's elected in November. @angieforfl.bsky.social
A graphic with a photo of Angie Nixon. The text says, "SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE ARE LIFELINES. I WILL NEVER SUPPORT CUTTING SOMETHING PEOPLE PAID INTO FOR DECADES. OUR SENIORS DESERVE THE BENEFITS THEY WERE PROMISED. FLORIDA STATE REP. ANGIE NIXON DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE FOR U.S. SENATE"
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 29/09/2026
Last night, SSW PAC President Jon "Bowzer" Bauman joined Angie Nixon for a Social Security town hall. Nixon is fighting to protect and expand Social Security's hard-earned benefits. SSW PAC is proud to endorse her for #FLSen! @angieforfl.bsky.social
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 28/09/2026
Kelly Kirschner is the Democratic nominee for FL-16 and promises that protecting healthcare and retirement security are among his first priorities if elected in November. Let’s send Kelly to Congress! @kirschner4congress.bsky.social
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 28/09/2026
FL-13 Democratic candidate Leela Gray wants to protect and strengthen Social Security & Medicare so seniors can age with dignity. Her opponent, Anna Paulina Luna, is on the Republican Study Committee, wants to raise the retirement age, and voted for Trump’s Big Ugly Bill. @leelagray.bsky.social
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 25/09/2026
Social Security is often the largest source of income when a person loses their wages because they become disabled and can no longer work. @alaw202.bsky.social
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 25/09/2026
BREAKING: The Supreme Court has greenlit the misuse of Social Security data for determining voter eligibility!
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 25/09/2026
Here are the stakes: Unless Congress acts before 2032, Social Security benefits will automatically be reduced by over 20%. That means candidates elected this November– like Kimberly Overman, running in FL-12– are likely to take key votes on Social Security’s future! @leadersmatter.bsky.social
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 25/09/2026
The best way to protect our Social Security and health care from Republican attacks, and save our democracy from Trump’s authoritarianism, is for Democrats to take back control of Congress. Candidates like @joannamendoza.com will lead the fight to protect our earned benefits & health care!
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 24/09/2026
This November, vote for Senate candidates you trust to protect and expand Social Security’s earned benefits for current and future generations!
A graphic with a photo of Ken Paxton. The text says, "The Senators elected this November will LITERALLY decide the future of Social Security. In 2032, either seniors will get screwed, or millionaires and billionaires will pay their fair share into Social Security. WHO DO YOU TRUST TO MAKE THAT CHOICE?"
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 24/09/2026
SHAME: REPUBLICANS HELD AN EXCLUSIVE CLOSED-DOOR HEARING ABOUT CUTTING SOCIAL SECURITY FOR BILLIONAIRE HARLAN CROW ❌🚨
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 23/09/2026
CA-48 Democratic candidate Marni Von Wilpert has promised to protect & expand your Social Security while serving in Congress. Marni’s opponent, Jim Desmond, voted AGAINST restoring GOP Medicaid cuts! @marnivonwilpert.bsky.social
Jon "Bowzer" Bauman and Marni von Wilpert at a campaign rally.Several supporters holding signs supporting Marni von Wilpert at a campaign rally.
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 23/09/2026
This is Alex. Alex is the Executive Director of Social Security Works. When Alex heard that Texas Republicans were holding a hearing on creating a closed-door commission to cut Social Security, he exposed their plan to steal our earned benefits. Be like Alex.
A graphic with a photo of Alex Lawson. The text says, "THIS IS ALEX. ALEX IS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SECURITY WORKS. ALEX HEARD THAT REPUBLICANS WERE HOLDING A HEARING ABOUT CREATING A CLOSED-DOOR COMMISSION TO CUT SOCIAL SECURITY. ALEX WENT INTO THE HEARING AND ALEX LAYETH THE SMACKDOWN ON THESE COWARDS. WATCH THE VIDEO!"
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 23/09/2026
Here’s the truth: We can protect Social Security and even expand benefits if everyone paid their fair share! @elizabeth-warren.bsky.social
A post from Senator Elizabeth Warren. The text says, "A teacher earning $60,000 pays Social Security taxes on every dollar she earns. A worker earning $184,500 does too. But someone earning $10 million pays tax on just the first $184,500. That doesn’t make sense. We can protect Social Security if everyone paid their fair share."
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 22/09/2026
Any “closed-door commission” on Social Security is code for a DEATH PANEL designed to cut your earned benefits! Make no mistake: All Social Security reform should take place in the sunshine, so beneficiaries can hold their representatives accountable!
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 22/09/2026
David Valadao said he wouldn’t support a bill that made harmful cuts to Medicaid or put Central Valley hospitals at risk. Days later, he voted for the Big Ugly Bill, which will cut about $1 trillion from Medicaid over 10 years and leave 11.8 million more people uninsured. SHAME.
A graphic with photos of Rep. David Valadao and Jon "Bowzer" Bauman. The text says, on the left, “I've been clear from the start that I will not support a final reconciliation bill that makes harmful cuts to Medicaid” – David Valadao (R CA-22). On the right, Bowzer asks "Were there cuts to Medicaid? YES. He lied. He lied to everybody."
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 22/09/2026
Social Security CAN'T CONTRIBUTE A SINGLE PENNY TO THE DEBT. But Republicans are trying to create a closed-door commission to cut our hard-earned benefits. Instead, TAX THE BILLIONAIRES!
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 21/09/2026
Oligarchs want us to believe the lie that the majority of us should struggle so they can hoard wealth and resources. This November, we have the chance to use our vote to take back our economy if we send Social Security and health care champions like Sam Forstag to Congress. @samforstag.bsky.social
A graphic with a photo of Sam Forstag. The text says, "OUR WAGES ARE NOT KEEPING UP WITH THE COST OF HOUSING, LIVING, HEALTHCARE, CHILDCARE OR RETIREMENT! SAM FORSTAG, DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR MONTANA'S FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT"
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 18/09/2026
Medicare for All won’t happen without a fight, but it is a fight we can win. Social Security Works President Nancy Altman’s new book is available now! @debbiedingell.house.gov
A graphic with a photo of Rep. Debbie Dingell and a superimposed book cover. The text says, "The Road to Medicare for All combines a compelling policy analysis with a powerful political roadmap to enact Medicare for All – a destination my family has been driving toward for nearly a century. I plan to keep this invaluable book close as I work with my colleagues, constituents, and experts like Altman to finally reach that goal.” – Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI) U.S. House of Representatives"
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 18/09/2026
Sam Forstag is a champion of protecting and expanding Social Security and is determined to get corporate greed out of Medicare and save rural hospitals from Republican cuts. We have the opportunity to send Social Security champion @samforstag.bsky.social to Congress by voting in November!
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 18/09/2026
Billionaires are trying to DESTROY Social Security by hollowing out the administration & closing offices– but it doesn’t stop there. The ultra-rich are also trying to get you to cut your own benefits by convincing you that you're going to get nothing, so that you will accept less than you're owed.
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 17/09/2026
Republican Ashley Hinson, who is running against Turek for this open Senate seat (and who currently holds the U.S. House seat that Lindsay James is running for) told local news channel KTTC that she supported staff reductions at the Social Security Administration.
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 17/09/2026
Recently, @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social said, “I want to make sure that Social Security’s protected. I want to take the cap off to make sure that billionaires are paying their fair share.”
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 17/09/2026
SENATE CANDIDATE JOSH TUREK WANTS TO PROTECT SOCIAL SECURITY AND IS LEADING A DEMOCRATIC WAVE IN IOWA! ❌👑🌊 @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social @jonbowzerbauman.bsky.social
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 17/09/2026
REMINDER: ALL REPUBLICANS VOTED TO CUT NEARLY A TRILLION DOLLARS FROM HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS LIKE MEDICARE AND MEDICAID. We visited Eau Claire to ask health care “hippo-crites” like Derrick Van Orden, Bryan Steil, and Tom Tiffany: How low can you go? @jonbowzerbauman.bsky.social
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 17/09/2026
Social Security is on the ballot. Ken Paxton is surrounded by people who support privatizing Social Security, James Talarico supports scrapping the cap over $400k. Make a plan to vote for the candidate you trust to protect & expand your earned Social Security benefits. @jamestalarico.bsky.social
A graphic with photos of Texas Senate candidates James Talarico and Ken Paxton. The text says, The Senators elected this November will LITERALLY decide the future of Social Security. In 2032, either seniors will get screwed, or millionaires and billionaires will pay their fair share into Social Security. WHO DO YOU TRUST TO MAKE THAT CHOICE?
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 16/09/2026
REMINDER: All members of Congress receive government-sponsored health care plans that we pay for as taxpayers. Despite this, Republicans stole health care access from their own voters when they passed Trump’s Big Ugly Bill and cut a TRILLION DOLLARS from Medicare and Medicaid!
A graphic with a photo of Rep. David Valadao in black and white and a superimposed photo of Randy Villegas. The text says, "“Congressman Valadeo has a government-sponsored health care plan that we pay for as taxpayers, and he needs to use that plan to schedule a physical to look for the spine that he's been missing these last few years.” – Randy Villegas, CA-22 Democratic Candidate"
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 16/09/2026
Every election cycle we send a questionnaire to candidates on Social Security. Alaska's At-Large Democratic candidate Bill Hill returned a PERFECT questionnaire, while his opponent Nick Begich is a literal ZERO on senior issues! @jonbowzerbauman.bsky.social
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 16/09/2026
This is the richest country in history. We don't want people just scraping by after working their entire lifetime. They should be able to retire with dignity– and they can. All we need is for billionaires to pay the same rate into Social Security as everyone else. @alaw202.bsky.social
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 16/09/2026
Social Security was built by generations of grandparents, parents, and grandchildren. We have to fight against billionaires who want to sabotage the system we built so we can continue to deliver benefits for current and future generations.
 A graphic with an older woman holding a picket sign that says "WE NEED SOCIAL SECURITY". The text says, "Generations of Americans built our Social Security system over 90+ years. We will NEVER let any billionaire demolish it."
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 15/09/2026
WATCH: Social Security Works Executive Director Alex Lawson debunks the myth that Social Security is “going bankrupt” on Al Jazeera’s This is America @aljazeera.com @alaw202.bsky.social
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 15/09/2026
Social Security has been fair, reliable, efficient, and affordable for over 90 years. We can continue to deliver the promised payments if Congress makes the wealthiest among us pay their fair share.
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 15/09/2026
This November, let’s say GOODNIGHT to Republicans like gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany who sell us out to appease Donald Trump and his billionaire friends. @jonbowzerbauman.bsky.social
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 14/09/2026
“Health Care Hippo-crites” Derrick Van Orden & Tom Tiffany pretend they’re on your side while they consistently vote to take away your health care! We need people like Rebecca Cooke and David Crowley to represent Wisconsin so everyone can access affordable health care! @jonbowzerbauman.bsky.social
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 14/09/2026
Lindsay James is a DYNAMO running to reclaim Iowa’s 2nd Congressional district, an open seat. We’re doing everything we can to help Lindsay win! Her opponent never even bothered to return our questionnaire on their plan to protect Social Security! @lindsay4iowa.bsky.social
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 14/09/2026
🚨AI EXEC DEAN BALL SLANDERS SOCIAL SECURITY AS A ‘FRAUD’ Dean Ball, an Open AI executive who had previously worked in the Trump White House just called Social Security a “fraud” that “must be dismantled.”
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 14/09/2026
A campaign is only as good as its activists. Mitchell Berman is a nurse & health care expert running for Congress in WI-01. He is running against Bryan Steil, who has ZERO on senior issues in 2025 who voted to endanger hospitals & nursing homes with his Big Ugly Bill. @jonbowzerbauman.bsky.social
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 14/09/2026
25 years after the tragedy at the World Trade Center, the Trump administration has denied survivors, first responders, and their families efficient access to their earned Social Security records and benefits.
A graphic with a photo of firefighters at Ground Zero on September 11th, 2001. The text says, "9/11 SURVIVORS ARE STILL WAITING. SICK FIRST RESPONDERS, SURVIVORS, AND FAMILIES SEEKING 9/11 COMPENSATION HAVE FACED DELAYS BECAUSE THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION FAILED TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL EARNINGS RECORDS. SOME SEVERELY ILL CLAIMANTS AND GRIEVING FAMILIES HAVE WAITED 12 TO 18 MONTHS."
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 11/09/2026
Iowa U.S. Senate candidate Ashley Hinson is making it harder for you to get your hard-earned Social Security benefits.
A graphic with a photo of Rep. Ashley Hinson in front of a closed Social Security field office. The text says, "A spokesman for Hinson's campaign said she supported staff reductions for Social Security - KTTC News"
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 11/09/2026
🚨GA SENATE CANDIDATE MIKE COLLINS SAYS SENIORS NEED TO GET OFF SOCIAL SECURITY AND GET BACK TO WORK
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 10/09/2026
The problem isn't boomers. The problem isn't immigrants. The Social Security actuaries say that there's one cause of the trust fund emptying 30 years sooner than it should – and it's the billionaires who do not pay in on all of their income. SOCIAL SECURITY HAS A BILLIONAIRE PROBLEM.
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