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California Alliance for Retired Americans

@californiaalliance.bsky.social
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Statewide advocacy group that educates, develops policy, researches, & mobilizes for collective action around issues like SSI, healthcare, climate change, labor, etc. Posts about elected officials are not endorsements. CaliforniaAlliance.org

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California Alliance for Retired Americans @californiaalliance.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
CARA’s 23rd Annual Convention heads to North Bay/North State tomorrow! 📅 Aug. 21 | 10 AM–2 PM 📍 Santa Rosa, Redding & Chico 💻 Zoom available Join CARA members organizing for seniors across California. Register: bit.ly/NorthStateBa...
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California Alliance for Retired Americans @californiaalliance.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
We’re halfway through CARA’s statewide convention series, and Southern California is UP NEXT! 📅 Aug. 19 | 11 AM–2 PM Join seniors and retirees as we organize, advocate and make our voices heard on the issues that matter to us. Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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California Alliance for Retired Americans @californiaalliance.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
The speakers list is final! Join labor leaders, elected officials & friends to celebrate Jodi Reid's extraordinary leadership & the ongoing work of CARA. Join us in Sacramento or watch the celebration online. Register: californiaalliance.org/honoring-jodi-reid
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California Alliance for Retired Americans @californiaalliance.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Dan Prince led Iron Workers Local 377 for sixteen years, then joined CARA's board in retirement. On Jodi Reid: "Almost everybody could feel her passion for the movement. That's a gift." Honor her Wed, Aug 5: californiaalliance.org/honoring-jodi-reid #HonoringJodiReid
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California Alliance for Retired Americans @californiaalliance.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Jodi Reid spent decades building CARA into a force for older adults and working families across California. Now it's our turn to say thank you. Join us Wednesday, August 5, to honor her legacy and help power what's next. Register: californiaalliance.org/honoring-jodi-reid #HonoringJodiReid
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California Alliance for Retired Americans @californiaalliance.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Behind every movement are people who change lives. Watch this story about Jodi Reid's impact and why so many are coming together to celebrate her incredible leadership. Join us August 5 and help honor a remarkable legacy. Register today: californiaalliance.org/honoring-jodi-reid #CelebrateJodi #CARA
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California Alliance for Retired Americans @californiaalliance.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
What's the truth about Social Security's future? Join CARA's Friday Forum on Friday, July 31 at 12 PM for a conversation on the facts, the myths, Scrap the Cap, and the impact of SSA staff cuts. RSVP: bit.ly/SocialSecurityTruths26 #ProtectSocialSecurity
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California Alliance for Retired Americans @californiaalliance.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Be part of our movement! Join us at CARA's 23rd Annual Convention to connect with advocates, hear from candidates, and help shape the future of Social Security, Medicare, and aging justice. Register today: californiaalliance.org
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California Alliance for Retired Americans @californiaalliance.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Join us as we celebrate Jodi Reid's extraordinary leadership and lasting impact on California's movement for older adults, retirees, and working families. 📅 August 5, 2026 🕔 5:00 to 7:00 PM 📍 Sacramento or online! Get tickets, sponsor the event, or donate: californiaalliance.org/honoring-jod...
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California Alliance for Retired Americans @californiaalliance.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Join us as we celebrate Jodi Reid's extraordinary leadership, service, and lifelong commitment to older Californians and retired workers. 💙📍 Sacramento (or Zoom) Tickets, sponsorships, and registration: californiaalliance.org/honoring-jodi-reid #CARA #Leadership #Retirees #California #Advocacy
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California Alliance for Retired Americans @californiaalliance.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
📣 The 23rd Annual CARA Convention is here. Five regional dates this August and September across California. Connect. Collaborate. Advocate. Make an Impact. Find your date → Go to californiaalliance.org to register today! #ProtectMedicare #CARAConvention
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California Alliance for Retired Americans @californiaalliance.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
AI scams are targeting seniors more than ever — fake voices, fake "Medicare" calls. CARA's free Friday Forum (Fri 6/26, noon) breaks down how to spot them, with a former HHS Medicare Patrol manager. Register: bit.ly/AI_ScamsOnSeniors #ProtectSeniors #CARA
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California Alliance for Retired Americans @californiaalliance.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
CARA members joined a "die-in" to protest healthcare cuts that could strip coverage from millions and could weaken hospitals, clinics, & vital services. We joined healthcare workers, people with disabilities & community advocates speak out: healthcare saves lives, and cuts have consequences.
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California Alliance for Retired Americans @californiaalliance.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Únase a nosotros hoy a las 2 p. m. para proteger la atención médica de las personas mayores y nuestras comunidades. Juntos podemos detener los recortes propuestos y defender la atención que todos necesitamos. Regístrese aquí: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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California Alliance for Retired Americans @californiaalliance.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Join us today at 2 PM to take action and protect healthcare for seniors and our communities. Together, we can push back against harmful proposed cuts and fight for the care people need. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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California Alliance for Retired Americans @californiaalliance.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Senior Vote 2026 is right around the corner! Register with seniors and retirees across California to reach 1.5 Million voters! We are at a pivotal time for seniors, retirees and our communities - work with us to protect all of our futures!. #SeniorVote
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California Alliance for Retired Americans @californiaalliance.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
CARA members showed up strong for our 2026 Virtual Lobby Day—meeting with legislators and advocating for seniors, people with disabilities, and our communities. The fight for accessible, affordable healthcare continues.
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California Alliance for Retired Americans @californiaalliance.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Join us May 5 (9–5:00) for Lobby Day with CARA! Make your voice heard for retirees and communities across California. Register now: us16.list-manage.com/survey?u=bab... #LobbyDay
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California Alliance for Retired Americans @californiaalliance.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
On April 17 in Bakersfield, retirees, veterans, labor leaders, & community advocates rallied at Kern Medical Hospital to protect health care and essential benefits. Hosted by CARA, the message was clear: Stop Taking Our Health Care and protect the programs millions rely on. @socialsecurityworks.org
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California Alliance for Retired Americans @californiaalliance.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
CARA members joined millions of Americans to stand up for our communities and the basic necessities we all deserve.
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California Alliance for Retired Americans @californiaalliance.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
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California Alliance for Retired Americans @californiaalliance.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Hospital closures are putting seniors at risk—especially in rural communities. 🏥 Join the California Alliance for Retired Americans (CARA) Friday Forum to hear from experts and advocates on what’s happening and how we fight back. Your voice matters. Register now. ✊🏾 www.bit.ly/Healthcare4Seniors
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California Alliance for Retired Americans @californiaalliance.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
CARA members took action in Sacramento at the California Labor Federation Legislative Session—meeting with lawmakers, organizing, and fighting for healthcare, fair wages, safe jobs, and retirement security. RetireeVoicesMatter. ✊🏾 #UnionizeCalifornia @retiredams.bsky.social
CARA members took action in Sacramento at the California Labor Federation Legislative Session—meeting with lawmakers, organizing, and fighting for healthcare, fair wages, safe jobs, and retirement security.
RetireeVoicesMatter.
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California Alliance for Retired Americans @californiaalliance.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Join CARA tomorrow (Friday) for our Friday Forum on the Dangers to Social Security. Hear from Nancy Altman and Jon “Bowzer” Bauman about current challenges and how we can protect earned benefits. Seniors, advocates, and community members welcome. Register today: www.bit.ly/Dangers2SocialSecurity
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California Alliance for Retired Americans @californiaalliance.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Across California, the California Alliance for Retired Americans is organizing for #CalCare because no family should ever have to decide whether to pay for food, housing, or life-saving healthcare. Join our movement: californiaalliance.org/membership
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California Alliance for Retired Americans @californiaalliance.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
@californiaalliance.bsky.social CARA members are pushing for a universal, single-payer healthcare system that guarantees comprehensive coverage for all. From legislative meetings to community actions, our members are showing up statewide to demand healthcare as a human right.
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California Alliance for Retired Americans @californiaalliance.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
CARA was proud to join the CalCare Town Hall in Berkeley alongside CNA and community allies to demand real healthcare reform. Retirees understand that a single-payer, guaranteed healthcare for everyone in California is a right! ✊🏽🏥
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California Alliance for Retired Americans @californiaalliance.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
At California Alliance for Retired Americans (CARA), we stand with seniors and communities facing barriers to care. Join CARA continues to stand up so everyone can age with health, dignity, and security. californiaalliance.org/membership
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California Alliance for Retired Americans @californiaalliance.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
CARA members showed up strong for Fight for Our Health Lobby Day 💪 We met with lawmakers, shared our stories, and stood up for the quality health care we earned—alongside labor, community, and healthcare advocates. Together, retirees are powerful 💙 #FundMediCal
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Alliance for Retired Americans @retiredams.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
The Senate only has until December 20 to pass the Social Security Fairness Act! Urge your Senators to pass it before it's too late: tinyurl.com/SSFairnessAc...
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The Social Security Fairness Act has bipartisan support, but time is running out for Senate vote
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing calls to schedule vote on bill for which he is cosponsor.
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Nina Turner @ninaturner.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Americans deserve single-payer healthcare.
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 08/12/2024
We EARN benefits to live a dignified life after retiring, becoming disabled, or losing a family breadwinner. We EARN Social Security.
A light blue graphic with Social Security cards. The text says, “We all work hard to earn a dignified life after retiring, becoming disabled, or surviving the loss of a loved one. That’s why we must protect and expand Social Security’s earned benefits.”
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Justice in Aging @justiceinaging.org · 03/12/2024
3 things to know about #Medicare Part C, commonly known as Medicare Advantage: - Medicare Advantage is optional. - Joining is a personal decision. - You can access free, nonpartisan Medicare counseling from the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) in your area. More expert tips 👇
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Overwhelmed By Medicare Options During Open Enrollment? Here Are 3 Tips To Help You Choose
Are you struggling to navigate the upcoming Medicare changes and unsure what plan to select? Here’s what experts say on how to choose the right plan for you.
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