5 Ways AARP Is Fighting to Protect Social Security Right Now!

Posted on 03/31/25

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We’re mobilizing our members, calling for answers and opposing harmful customer-service cuts

AARP is sending a clear message that Social Security must be protected. We’re taking action to ensure that all older Americans can safely access the benefits they have earned and get questions answered in the ways that are best for them.

Learn more about the 5 Ways AARP is Fighting to Protect Social Security and how you can join the fight.

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			<header><h1 class="article-headline">5 Ways AARP Is Fighting to Protect Social Security Right Now!</h1></header>	
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        </div><p><b>We’re mobilizing our members, calling for answers and opposing harmful customer-service cuts</b><br><br>AARP is sending a clear message that <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Social Security</a></span></span> must be protected. We’re taking action to ensure that all older Americans can safely access the benefits they have earned and get questions answered in the ways that are best for them. <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2025/fighting-for-social-security-right-now.html?cmp=EMC-DSM-NLC-OTH-WBLTR-2002400-2094306-9141703-NA-03282025-Webletter-MS2-MS2A-BTN-S07_A-Advocacy&amp;encparam=78LB4YZBKUjaYBtWPIXPs3aKUnw0Tu5zQT55uMHuUbY=" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Learn more about the 5 Ways AARP is Fighting to Protect Social Security</b></a></span></span><b> and how you can join the fight. </b></p></div>
    
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			<header><h1 class="article-headline">5 Ways AARP Is Fighting to Protect Social Security Right Now!</h1></header>	
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        </div><p><b>We’re mobilizing our members, calling for answers and opposing harmful customer-service cuts</b><br><br>AARP is sending a clear message that <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Social Security</a></span></span> must be protected. We’re taking action to ensure that all older Americans can safely access the benefits they have earned and get questions answered in the ways that are best for them. <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2025/fighting-for-social-security-right-now.html?cmp=EMC-DSM-NLC-OTH-WBLTR-2002400-2094306-9141703-NA-03282025-Webletter-MS2-MS2A-BTN-S07_A-Advocacy&amp;encparam=78LB4YZBKUjaYBtWPIXPs3aKUnw0Tu5zQT55uMHuUbY=" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Learn more about the 5 Ways AARP is Fighting to Protect Social Security</b></a></span></span><b> and how you can join the fight. </b></p></div>
    
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			<header><h1 class="article-headline">5 Ways AARP Is Fighting to Protect Social Security Right Now!</h1></header>	
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				Posted on 03/31/25 
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        </div><p><b>We’re mobilizing our members, calling for answers and opposing harmful customer-service cuts</b><br><br>AARP is sending a clear message that <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Social Security</a></span></span> must be protected. We’re taking action to ensure that all older Americans can safely access the benefits they have earned and get questions answered in the ways that are best for them. <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2025/fighting-for-social-security-right-now.html?cmp=EMC-DSM-NLC-OTH-WBLTR-2002400-2094306-9141703-NA-03282025-Webletter-MS2-MS2A-BTN-S07_A-Advocacy&amp;encparam=78LB4YZBKUjaYBtWPIXPs3aKUnw0Tu5zQT55uMHuUbY=" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Learn more about the 5 Ways AARP is Fighting to Protect Social Security</b></a></span></span><b> and how you can join the fight. </b></p></div>
    
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        </div><p><b>We’re mobilizing our members, calling for answers and opposing harmful customer-service cuts</b><br><br>AARP is sending a clear message that <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Social Security</a></span></span> must be protected. We’re taking action to ensure that all older Americans can safely access the benefits they have earned and get questions answered in the ways that are best for them. <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2025/fighting-for-social-security-right-now.html?cmp=EMC-DSM-NLC-OTH-WBLTR-2002400-2094306-9141703-NA-03282025-Webletter-MS2-MS2A-BTN-S07_A-Advocacy&amp;encparam=78LB4YZBKUjaYBtWPIXPs3aKUnw0Tu5zQT55uMHuUbY=" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Learn more about the 5 Ways AARP is Fighting to Protect Social Security</b></a></span></span><b> and how you can join the fight. </b></p></div>
    
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			<header><h1 class="article-headline">5 Ways AARP Is Fighting to Protect Social Security Right Now!</h1></header>	
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        </div><p><b>We’re mobilizing our members, calling for answers and opposing harmful customer-service cuts</b><br><br>AARP is sending a clear message that <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Social Security</a></span></span> must be protected. We’re taking action to ensure that all older Americans can safely access the benefits they have earned and get questions answered in the ways that are best for them. <br><br><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2025/fighting-for-social-security-right-now.html?cmp=EMC-DSM-NLC-OTH-WBLTR-2002400-2094306-9141703-NA-03282025-Webletter-MS2-MS2A-BTN-S07_A-Advocacy&amp;encparam=78LB4YZBKUjaYBtWPIXPs3aKUnw0Tu5zQT55uMHuUbY=" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>Learn more about the 5 Ways AARP is Fighting to Protect Social Security</b></a></span></span><b> and how you can join the fight. </b></p></div>
    
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