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Janet Y. Spears Kevin Prindiville Janet Y. Spears: Kevin, you’ve announced a major new initiative to center all of your work in [racial] equity. Can you tell me a little…
It’s obvious if you work in the aging field. It’s obvious if you work in disability field. It’s obvious if you are any age and live with a disability. It’s…
We ripped it up. After spending most of 2019 developing a new strategic plan, we were all set to present a final draft to our Board of Directors in the…
The past few days and weeks have laid bare the toxic racism and white supremacy that are woven into the fabric of America, every one of our systems, and every…
More and more states are moving to restrict Medicaid coverage by requiring low-income adults to report that they are working. In fact, the list of states that are in the…
This week marks an important milestone for my wife and me – our first time hosting Thanksgiving. We’ll be bringing together three generations of family: our parents and some of…
Today, the House of Representatives passed a tax bill that is a full-fledged attack on the health and well-being of older Americans and their families. As we’ve discussed, this is…
The heartbreaking stories from our recent spate of natural disasters just keep coming. The hurricanes in Houston, Florida and Puerto Rico; the wildfires in Northern California. Stories of destruction, panic,…
When President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law in 1935, poverty among older Americans stood at more than 50%. Social Security was enacted as a promise…
With the New Year upon us, one thing is clear: the stakes could not be higher for older adults in 2017. As the number of people age 65 and over…
The opportunity to live with dignity, regardless of financial circumstances—free from the worry, harm, and injustice caused by lack of health care, food, or a safe place to sleep. By using the power of law to strengthen the social safety net, and remove the barriers low-income seniors face in trying to access the services they need, we work to ensure the future we all envision for our loved ones and ourselves.
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