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Social Security: Keep It Working Rally

Submitted by billl on Tue, 03/01/2011 - 1:01pm
Date: 
Wed, 03/02/2011 - 12:00pm

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Social Security: Keep It Working Rally

Wed, Mar 02, 2011
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Join with your neighbors to support the work of the Social Security employees to keep Social Security offices open and fully staffed.

Event Location
Social Security Administration Building
2444 Marconi Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95821

Republicans have found an easier way to cut Social Security—just cut funding for the Social Security Administration (SSA). In the wee hours of the morning on February 19, all but three House Republicans voted to cut $1.7 billion from the SSA. The proposed cuts are so severe that the SSA could have to furlough thousands of workers for 1 month out of the 7 months remaining this budget year.

The Tax Deal: Why I hate it by Margie Metzler

Submitted by billl on Thu, 12/09/2010 - 10:47am

The Tax Deal: Why I hate it
Margie Metzler
Wednesday, December 08, 2010

President Obama has announced a “deal” with Republican leaders that leaves Republicans gloating and Democrats demoralized and depressed. It has been presented in the press as a two-year extension of tax cuts for the wealthy and for the middle class, in return for a one year extension of unemployment benefits.

First, keep in mind that this conversation is not over. There is yet no bill, and plenty of people are still fighting it.

But critically for seniors on Social Security, there is a one year “holiday” of the payroll tax, from 6.2% to 4.2%. The payroll tax is the tax that workers pay that goes to support people currently on Social Security. As soon as a worker earns $106,800, she has reached the “cap,” and the payroll tax is no longer levied until the next year. We have always advocated that raising this cap when necessary is the best way to keep Social Security solvent.

When I first read about the cut in payroll taxes its importance slipped right by me. A 2% cut; so what?

Call right now and demand no cuts to Social Security‏

Submitted by billl on Tue, 11/30/2010 - 12:24pm

Let's just call this so-called "Deficit Commission" what it really is -- an attack on the middle class.

From the very start, right-wing Republicans have been using the commission as a platform to destroy Social Security. They want to cut benefits and raise the retirement age, knowing full well that it will throw millions of seniors into poverty.

It's wrong. That's why we supported candidates who stood strong for Social Security and that's why we're working today to hold them accountable to the promises they made.

Call your Senators right now and tell them Hands Off Social Security.

Call now at 1-866-529-7630 and tell Congress "No cuts, no raising the retirement age"

When we asked DFA members where they stood on Social Security, the answer was clear -- you said to stand strong for Social Security -- No cuts, no raising the retirement age -- and that is exactly what we're doing.

Stuff Alan Simpson Says.com

Submitted by billl on Fri, 08/27/2010 - 1:05pm

Stuff Alan Simpson Says.com

Meet Alan Simpson. He wants to gut Social Security. And he's in charge of the future of Social Security.
How's that? President Obama appointed him to lead a key Social Security commission. We don't know why either.

'I've made some plenty smart cracks about people on Social Security who milk it to the last degree. You know 'em too...We've reached a point now where it's like a milk cow with 310 million tits!'

'[To a women's rights advocate:] Call when you get honest work!'

See more here:

Sam Seder asks "Raiding Social Security for giveaways to millionaires?"

Submitted by billl on Wed, 08/18/2010 - 9:28am

Sam Seder asks "Raiding Social Security for giveaways to millionaires?"

Social Security Celebrates its 75th Anniversary

Submitted by billl on Wed, 08/11/2010 - 11:52pm
Date: 
Fri, 08/13/2010 - 12:30pm

Social Security Celebrates its 75th Anniversary
and you are invited to come celebrate!

Who: Everyone is invited, including seniors, the disabled and child advocates
What: Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Social Security Program
When: Friday, August 13th
12:30 p.m.
Where: Hart Senior Center (off J & 27th Street)
915 27th Street
Sacramento, CA 95816-4301
(916) 264-5462

Ca. Court Rules in Favor of Racist Slumlord Donald Sterling?!?

Submitted by Tjadendevries on Tue, 04/13/2010 - 6:28pm


California Court Okays Discrimination Against Section 8 Tenants


by Dean Preston of Tenants Together‚ Apr. 13‚ 2010

    Remember Donald Sterling, the NBA team owner and Los Angeles mega-landlord who has been sued multiple times for outrageous housing discrimination, most recently by the U.S. Department of Justice? Sterling is back in the news this week, again for discrimination in his role as landlord. This time, however, Sterling convinced a California Court of Appeal that it was just fine for him to discriminate against a Section 8 tenant. At this point, anyone who still believes in the myth that judges are “liberal activists” needs to have his or her head examined.

Gray Panthers Meeting - California Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence

Submitted by billl on Thu, 02/04/2010 - 1:48pm
Date: 
Sun, 03/07/2010 - 1:00pm

Gray Panthers Press Release

Amanda Wilcox, the Legislative Co-Person of the California Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, will be the speaker at the March 7th meeting of the Gray Panthers of Sacramento. The mission of California Brady Campaign Chapters is the enacting of sensible and responsible gun laws at the local, state and national levels. The Gray Panthers meeting will be 1 PM at the Hart Senior Center, 915 - 27th St., Sacramento (betweeb I and J Streets). For further information contact Margie Metzler at 916-921-5008.

SENIOR CONNECT: Bringing Direct Services to Struggling Seniors in the south Sacramento

Submitted by billl on Thu, 10/08/2009 - 1:47pm

Although this event is in the south area, all senior are welcome to take part in this event.

SENIOR CONNECT: Bringing Direct Services to Struggling Seniors in the south Sacramento

Wednesday, October 21st
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Pannell Meadowview Community Center
2450 Meadowview Road

Due to phone calls from seniors struggling with the tough economy, the City of Sacramento, Senior Legal Hotline, Meals on Wheels and Volunteer Center of Sacramento, have come together to host a 3rd SENIOR CONNECT a direct service event bringing help to those who need it - especially those living in and around South Sacramento.

What Does Global Warming Do to Our Forests and Our Parks?

Submitted by billl on Thu, 01/08/2009 - 12:47pm

Gray Panthers next meeting is Tuesday Jan. 13, 1-3, Hart Center, and will feature:

What Does Global Warming Do to Our Forests and Our Parks?

Speakers: James Weigand , Ecologist, U.S. Bureau of Land Management
and
Doug Wickizer , Department of Environmental Protection and Regulation,
California State Department of Forestry and Fire protection

Everyone is welcome!

Questions on our Program? Ask Karl Stoffers. Other questions? Contact Margie Metzler, 921– 5008 or Pat Naylor, 391-6274

Obituary: Political activist Joan Lee was Gray Panthers leader

Submitted by billl on Wed, 07/30/2008 - 9:26am

Information on Joan's memorial (Friday, Aug. 15th) can be found here:
http://sacramentofordemocracy.org/?q=node/view/20323

Obituary: Political activist Joan Lee was Gray Panthers leader
By Robert D. Dávila - bdavila@sacbee.com
Published 12:00 am PDT Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Story appeared in OUR REGION section, Page B5

Joan Lee, a prominent Sacramento political activist and advocate for seniors who was a state and national leader in Gray Panthers, died Saturday at age 80.

The cause was lung cancer that spread to her bones and liver, said her husband, Arnie Godmintz. Her illness was diagnosed last week after she spent 16 days in a Sacramento hospital, he said.

Ms. Lee was active for many years in Gray Panthers, an advocacy organization for seniors seeking social and economic justice. She led the Sacramento chapter and was legislative liaison for Gray Panthers California, a statewide coalition. She served on the group's national board in Washington.

She was ubiquitous in public and in the press as a grass-roots organizer on progressive causes and issues important to seniors. She carried signs at rallies, registered new voters and collected petition signatures. She buttonholed community leaders, politicians and news reporters on universal health care, access for disabled people and workers' rights.

GRAY PANTHERS GENERAL MEETING

Submitted by billl on Mon, 04/21/2008 - 11:54am

GRAY PANTHERS GENERAL MEETING

May 13 Tuesday 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.
Hart Center Cypress Room
27TH and J Streets

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS CAUSE A NEW LOOK AT NUCLEAR ENERGY
Presenters:
Rick Nadeau, former Director, Green Peace San Diego — Opposed
Linda Banta, retired Professor, Sierra College — Support in Interim
These two committed environmentalists will present their differing views.

Special event, State Capitol Monday

Submitted by billl on Sun, 03/02/2008 - 12:16pm

THIS IS A SPECIAL INVITATION FROM GRAY PANTHERS TO BE PART OF THIS EVENT THIS COMING MONDAY. ALSO A CHANCE TO MEET KAREN BASS, IF YOU HAVEN'T. SPREAD THE WORD, PLEASE. AND COME!!! Joan Lee

To address skyrocketing rents at assisted living facilities statewide,Assembly Speaker-Elect Karen Bass (D-LA) has introduced AB 2370. Dubbed "The Atria Bill" by activists, AB 2370 requires all assisted living facilities-or residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs)-to disclose and post the last three years' worth of rent increases to better help seniors and their family make an informed decision.

WHEN: Monday, March 3, 2008 * 11 a.m.
WHERE: Capitol West Steps
WHO: Assembly Speaker-Elect Karen Bass (D-LA), Statewide Senior Advocates, Family members and residents of Atria Senior Living facilities

Gray Panthers Meeting: Saving CA's Golden Years

Submitted by billl on Wed, 02/20/2008 - 3:10pm

GRAY PANTHERS GENERAL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 11 - 1:00-3:00
Hart Senior Center

CELEBRATE THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE NEW DEAL WITH A SPECIAL PROGRAM.
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"SAVING CALIFORNIA'S GOLDEN YEARS
New Standard for Measuring Seniors' Needs"
Speaker:
Susie Smith, Director, Californians for Family Economic Self-Sufficiency

Rally to Protest Budget Cuts To Life Sustaining Services

Submitted by billl on Tue, 02/19/2008 - 1:39pm

People with disabilities and seniors rally to protest budget cuts to life sustaining services and income

SACRAMENTO— After the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office tomorrow releases its report on Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s proposed 2008-09 state budget, hundreds of Californians—all people who use or advocate for the state’s In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program—will rally on the steps of the state Capitol against the unnecessary and drastic proposal for 18 percent cuts in vital domestic services. Those cuts would mean that low-income people with disabilities and seniors lose precious hours of help with meal preparation, clean-up, housekeeping, laundry, and food shopping, all of which make it possible for them to avoid or delay costly and unnecessary institutional care. Individuals eligible for IHSS services have disabilities, are 65 or older, or blind, and are unable to live safely at home without help. The IHSS program uses state, county and federal funding to enable IHSS consumers to hire a caregiver.

WHEN: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2008
1 P.M.

WHERE: SOUTH STEPS
STATE CAPITOL
SACRAMENTO