Progressives dedicated to protecting safety nets for seniors have pressured AARP, formerly the American Association of Retired People, to drop its dues-paying membership at ALEC, the right-wing American Legislative Exchange Council, whose work includes drafting and promoting bills that would undermine and privatize Social Security and Medicare.
Election 2016 AARP to Drop Membership to Right-Wing Lobby Group ALEC After Progressive Groups Apply Pressure
Source: AlterNet | Published: 8/5/2016