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Citizens play a critical role in advancing a political petition — especially one like “Hands Off Social Security and Medicaid.” Here are the most effective actions they can take:

 

 What Citizens Can Do to Advance the Petition:

1. Sign the Petition

  • First step is to add your name. Numbers matter — and the more signatures, the greater the political weight.

 

2. Share It Widely

  • Post the petition on social media (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok).

  • Add personal stories: “I signed because my parents depend on Medicare.” 

  • Include the link in email blasts, text chains, or even church or union newsletters.

 

3. Ask 5–10 Others to Sign

  • Direct outreach is powerful. Call or message 5–10 people personally and ask them to sign and share.

 

4. Host a Local Event or Table

  • Bring the petition to:

    • Community meetings

    • Farmer’s markets

    • Senior centers

    • College campuses

  • Use a QR code to make it easy for people to sign from their phones.

 

5. Engage Local Media

  • Write a Letter to the Editor or op-ed about why you signed.

  • Contact local radio or TV to highlight the petition and encourage sign-ups.

6. Tag Elected Officials Online

  • Use hashtags like #HandsOffSocialSecurity and #ProtectMedicaid.

  • Mention your Senators and Representative with a message like:

“I signed @RepSmith — will you stand with us to protect earned benefits?”

7. Organize a Virtual Petition Rally

  • Use Zoom or Facebook Live to gather petition supporters.

  • Invite a local leader, retiree, or activist to share why this fight matters.

  • End with a link to sign and a call to action.

 

8. Volunteer with the Campaign

  • Ask the campaign team how you can help:

    • Phone bank to get more signers

    • Moderate town halls

    • Collect stories from real people affected by proposed cuts

 

9. Register & Prepare to Vote

  • The petition is a tool — but elections determine the outcome.

  • Help register voters and encourage turnout for oh, wow, she must have saw it. candidates who support Social Security and Medicaid.

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 HANDS OFF!

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For generations, Social Security and Medicaid have stood as pillars of economic and health security — promises made to every American who works hard and contributes.

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What We're Doing:
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Mobilize public pressure to STOP cuts, privatization, and threats to Social Security and Medicaid — particularly policies proposed or supported by President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and Republican leaders in the House and Senate.

Congressman Danny K. Davis is leading a public campaign to:

  • Block any legislation that cuts or privatizes Social Security or Medicaid

  • Rally public support through an online 

  • Educate constituents through virtual town halls, community events, and grassroots organizing

 

 

 

 

 

 

Congressman

Danny K. Davis

is leading the charge to stop cuts to the benefits and healthcare Americans have earned over a lifetime of hard work.

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Across the United States, millions of Americans rely on Social Security and Medicaid to survive — not thrive — but survive.

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These are not luxury benefits. These are lifelines for people living on modest to minimal incomes.

Why This Matters 

The Threat Is Real. The Stakes Are High.


President Trump, Elon Musk and House Republicans are proposing devastating cuts to Social Security — including raising the retirement age to 69, privatizing benefits, and slashing administrative funding.
We must fight back to protect the economic security millions have earned through a lifetime of hard work.

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  • 80% of older adults rely on Social Security for at least part of their income.

  • Most adult Medicaid recipients have annual incomes below $20,000.

  • Social Security lifts 22 million Americans out of poverty — including 1 million children.

  • Cuts disproportionately impact Black, Latino, and rural communities who have lower lifetime earnings but rely more heavily on these programs.

Examples by Group:

  • Children & pregnant women: Often from households earning less than $30,000–$40,000/year for a family of four.

  • Seniors on Medicaid (dual-eligible): May live on Social Security alone, often under $15,000/year.

  • People with disabilities: Many have no formal income or receive limited disability income (e.g., SSI).

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HANDS OFF! Sign our petition

Congressman Danny K. Davis is fighting back, but he needs YOUR voice too. Social Security and Medicaid are promises made to every American who works hard, contributes, and deserves dignity in retirement and healthcare. President Trump and Congressional Republicans are threatening those promises — proposing cuts, privatization, and higher retirement ages.


Sign this petition today and demand: Hands Off Social Security and Medicaid!

Social Security

What It Is:
A guaranteed income program earned through payroll contributions — ensuring retirement security, survivor benefits, and support for people with disabilities.

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Who Relies on It:

  • Over 67 million Americans

  • Seniors, widows, children, and disabled workers

  • 22 million people lifted out of poverty annually by Social Security

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Why It Matters: Social Security

  • Lifts 22 million Americans out of poverty each year, including over 1 million children

  • Provides 90% or more of income for 1 in 4 elderly beneficiaries

  • Delivers monthly support to over 67 million Americans — including retirees, widows, orphans, and people with disabilities

  • Offers lifeline benefits for families of deceased or disabled workers

  • Supports local economies, especially in small towns and rural communities, through consistent income payments

  • Provides guaranteed, inflation-adjusted lifetime income — something no private retirement account can offer

  • Acts as the nation’s most effective anti-poverty program for seniors

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Medicaid

What It Is:
A public health insurance program jointly funded by the federal government and states — providing essential medical coverage to low-income individuals, families, seniors, people with disabilities, and children. Medicaid ensures access to healthcare regardless of income, employment status, or age.

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Who Relies on It:

  • Over 80 million Americans

  • Children and pregnant women

  • Seniors in nursing homes or needing home care

  • People with disabilities and chronic health conditions

  • Working families without affordable employer insurance

 

Why It Matters:

  • Pays for 60% of all nursing home care

  • Covers nearly half of all births in the U.S.

  • Funds care for millions of Americans with disabilities

  • Supports rural hospitals, safety-net providers, and state healthcare systems


Myths about Medicaid
 
Title
Myth
Fact
Myth 1:
Medicaid is only for people who don’t work.
Fact: Most adults with Medicaid coverage are employed or live in working families. Medicaid supports low-wage workers, caregivers, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Myth 2:
Medicaid is a "free ride" draining government resources.
Fact: Medicaid is a cost-effective health program that covers over 80 million Americans. It provides preventive care, reduces emergency room costs, and strengthens local economies.
Myth 3:
Medicaid cuts won't affect seniors.
Fact: Medicaid pays for more than 60% of all nursing home care in America. Cuts would devastate seniors and families.
Myth 4:
Private insurance can replace Medicaid.
Fact: Private insurance does not cover the comprehensive services Medicaid provides, such as long-term care, home health aides, and critical disability services.
Myth 5:
Only blue states benefit from Medicaid.
Fact: Medicaid is crucial in every state. Rural and red-state communities often rely even more heavily on Medicaid for hospital funding and healthcare access.
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