Nancy J. Altman

Nancy J. Altman is president of Social Security Works and chair of the Strengthen Social Security coalition. She has a 40-year background in the areas of Social Security and private pensions. Her latest book is "The Truth About Social Security: The Founders' Words Refute Revisionist History, Zombie Lies, and Common Misunderstandings" (2018). She is also the author of "The Battle for Social Security" (2005) and co-author of "Social Security Works!" (2015).

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Manchin's Means-Testing and Work Requirements Are a Recipe for Building Back Worse

Democrats must resist the idea that government should only help the most destitute among us, not the working class or the middle class.

Nancy J. Altman · Oct 13, 2021

Like FDR, Biden Should Welcome Special Interests Hatred

FDR understood that we must fight for what we believe in and not worry about angering powerful special interests.

Nancy J. Altman · Sep 21, 2021

From 9/11 to Covid, Social Security Is There for Us in Times of Crisis

Social Security is a shining example of how we can strengthen our security when we pool our risks and responsibilities.

Nancy J. Altman · Sep 11, 2021

Supplemental Security Income: Let's Strengthen It and Make History!

A growing movement led by a number of champions in Congress is working tirelessly to have important improvements to SSI included in the upcoming reconciliation package.

Nancy J. Altman · Aug 18, 2021

Democrats Have An Historic Opportunity To Advance FDR's Vision For Universal, Guaranteed Health Care

Now is the moment to walk the walk, to add action to the rhetoric.

Nancy J. Altman · Jul 14, 2021

'Program Integrity' Is a Cruel Attack on Social Security Beneficiaries

SSA must return to its roots, to its core mission of helping everyone get the benefits for which they are eligible.

Nancy J. Altman · Jul 6, 2021

The Future of Social Security Is on the Line in Georgia

Ossoff and Warnock understand that Americans of all political backgrounds rely on our earned Social Security benefits, and support protecting and expanding them.

Andrew Young · Dec 23, 2020

Social Security: Something to Give Thanks For in 2020

Our Social Security system is government at its best. Without it, the consequences of COVID and the resulting economic fallout would be far worse.

Nancy J. Altman · Nov 25, 2020

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