Just because the first deadline for vote-by-mail applications has passed, you can still win this key battle against the voter suppressors! There's plenty of time to apply to VBM in the runoff! And there are months between now and the deadline for the general election in November.... Read more
The National Alliance for Retired Americans closely monitors the U.S. Congress. Their evaluation of votes critical to retirees is published every year, and the new one came out on February 16. The summary is easy because of the ugly polarization in the nation today. Only two R... Read more
The voter suppressors made it harder to mail in ballots. Here are tips from Kenneth Williams, the President of the Dallas Chapter of TARA: There are a number of key items to remember when you are completing your mail in ballot: 1. You have to include an identification numbe... Read more
The Texas Alliance for Retired Americans is a Social Welfare Corporation under the tax code 501(c)4. The following came directly from Jayne Clancy, the attorney who helped us incorporate: Election Year Activities for 501(c)(4) Social Welfare Organizations 501(c)(4) organization... Read more
From Our Houston Chapter President We are closer than ever before to repeal laws enacted under Reagan and others that has teachers, policemen, firemen and other public servants subsidize SS by having their EARNED benefits reduced because they wanted to help the public. Feb ... Read more
Even though certain politicians have tried to make it harder to vote by mail, it remains the simplest and easiest way for senior and disabled Texans to practice their freedoms. Frequently Asked Questions Dallas TARA President Kenneth Williams prepared a summary of the kinds of ... Read more
For eligible Texas voters, which includes all of us over 65, Vote-by-Mail is STILL the best option. News headlines have it wrong; they are saying that large numbers of VBM applications are being "rejected for good," but they are only delayed. The applications can be fixed. ... Read more
Call to Order..................................................... Gene Lantz, TARA President Introduction....................... Tony Padilla, IAM TARA E-Board Member and former TARA President Building Retiree Power: ......................................... Read more
New Texas Election Laws—What They Mean for Voters, Those Who Assist Voters, and Election Workers (1/4/2022 TARA update) Voting Hours and Locations: Overnight voting banned. Drive-through voting banned. New minimum and maximum hours for early voting apply statewide. Vote... Read more