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Advocates
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Working across generations for social justice, economic security, dignity, and a healthy planet for all of us.
WA State Legislature
session has concluded for 2026
Upcoming PSARA Events/meetings
(Click Here for a complete list of Events and Meetings)
PSARA May
Retiree Advocate
Click here to read the Advocate online
In this issue we feature a Page 1 article by Jeff Johnson, "Fighting Food Insecurity in the Face of Climate Chaos."
Also in the issue:
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Anne Watanabe reports on PSARA's meeting with Rep. Adam Smith about WISeR.
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Peter Harris discusses the proposed construction of new nuclear power facilities to power AI.
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Katie Harris writes the third in her series on vertical integration in the health care industry.
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Mike Withey reports on "Saving Our Elections" from the machinations of the Trump administration.
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Steve Kofahl discusses threats to our Social Security Administration.
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John Birnel recommends "How to Transition Off Plastics."
And more!
WA State Legislature Passes
Level the Medicare Playing Field Resolution
Thank you to all who attended
NO Kings Rallies
Health Secretary Kennedy is Attacking
Traditional Medicare in Washington State
In January, the Trump administration will be rolling out a new control on Traditional Medicare in six states, including Washington State. This program is called WISeR. It will affect Medicare benefits by requiring a new prior authorization for a number of medical decisions. This means your doctor will need to receive prior authorization from the Federal government before you get some medical treatments. Click Here for more on the WISeR Program and what you can do to stop it.
On December 6th PSARA Board Members Robby Stern and Anne Watanabe (hosted by Dan Grey and Evegreen State College) discuss the attacks on Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. Please listen to the interview and share with your friends: Click here to hear the interview.
Protecting our Assets
Protecting our Asses
In the last year PSARA’s Co-President, Jeff Johnson, wrote a series of articles for PSARA’s Retiree Advocate highlighting the need to move beyond fossil fuels and the responsibility of unions to insure that their retirement plans stop investing in fossil fuels not just because its good environmentally but also good economics. Unions can play a key role in jump starting our green future. These articles have been consolidated into a single publication: Protecting our Assets Protecting our Asses. Click here to download the pamphlet or read it online.
