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The Retiree ADVOCATE

The Monthly Publication of
PSARA EDUCATION FUND

Vol XL, No 12 December 2025

“Uniting Generations for a Secure Future”

PSARA Education Fund End-of-Year Donations

What a year it has been, and 2026 is shaping up to be even more challenging for so many of us.

No Real Choices – Diversity Is Not Equity

Anne Watanabe

Analysis of a PNHP study showing that Medicare Advantage plans disadvantage BIPOC seniors.

ICE Considers Raiding the Local Sandwich Shop

The Barbed Wire

We Remember Linda Warren

2026 Washington State Legislative Session
Yes, It Really Is That Time Again

Pam Crone

Introduction of PSARA's plans for the 2026 legislative session.

Letter from State Medical Associations:

A letter from five state medical associations opposing the new WISeR pilot program expanding the use of prior authorization in Original Medicare.

AARP, United Health Group, and WISeR

Robby Stern

The connection between AARP, United Health, and WISeR.

Jane Goodall

Anne Watanabe

Reminiscence of Jane Goodall.

Resistance In Washington State Grows

Cindy Domingo

Standing for Democracy's plans to build resistance in Washington State.

Federal Employees Shutdown Nightmare

Steve Kofahl

The human toll of the government shutdown on federal employees.

Election 2025: So Many Questions

Mike Andrew

Analysis of the 2025 election.

How the Trump Administration Is Changing Nonprofit Organizations:
Chaos to Follow

Katie Harris

Trump's plans to restrict non-profit organizations.
And more!

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