Category: Analysis

The author reviews an issue with the goal of explaining a topic, or convincing the audience of something. Analysis may include partisan views.

  • Protecting our Social Security benefits

    Protecting our Social Security benefits

    Right now, we greatly need our elected officials to tell us how the Trump administration’s actions are harming our way of life. Connecticut’s own Congressman John Larson is a leader fighting to save our Social Security earned benefits, along with tackling many other concerns happening chaotically on a daily basis.

    The Congressman was a history teacher for many years, so has an amazing communication style that helps everyone understand what is happening and what it means for you. To keep the public informed, his office created a webpage listing all the actions he has taken to protect us.

    Congressman Larson was the first to make us aware of Elon Musk’s plans to “privatize” the Social Security agency, to access our private information, plus break-down the Social Security application and payment process. When Musk didn’t appear before the Ways & Means Committee, the Congressman acted quickly by filing legislation to make the Trump administration identify the private data they accessed (H.R. 195 & 127), block further access to our private data (H.R. 1877), and keep Social Security field offices and helplines open (H.R. 1876).

    Congressman Larson has held multiple town halls, been on national interviews, and has a newsletter to further inform and answer questions from the public. However, we need people to support the Congressman by showing up at peaceful events and using your voice!

    By visiting the Rocky Hill Democratic Committee website, you can find out how to be part of a group who works together in small and big ways to protect our rights.

  • What Alzheimer’s research cuts and firings mean to you 

    What Alzheimer’s research cuts and firings mean to you 

    On March 3, 2025, the Trump administration stopped $65 million in funding for Alzheimer’s disease research at 14 Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers (ADRCs).  The administration also fired NIH scientists and workers sorely needed to advance Alzheimer’s research.

    People diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and those at higher risk of getting the disease (such as children of parents with the disease) need to know that research funding cuts will stop  improvement of the current temporary treatments.  Also, Younger/Early-onset Alzheimer’s  happens to people in their 40’s and 50s, so funded clinical trials are required to approve new treatments that must be started early-on in the disease.  

    Research funding for Alzheimer’s has passed in a bipartisan way, largely because everyone knows family or friends who has/had the disease.  With truthful, continuing research and earlier diagnosis, we can stop Alzheimer’s from taking precious lives.   

    You can help by using your voice to support ALZ research funding.  Contact your state elected officials to share your opinion about these funding cuts…click here to see how easy it is!  

    Alzheimer’s Association resources:

    • Call our national 24/7 Helpline anytime: 1.800.272.3900 or visit alz.org 
    • Join an Alzheimer’s Association support group. Some groups are just for people with early onset Alzheimer’s. Find a support group in your area
    • Whether you’re living with memory loss or caring for someone who is, ALZNavigator™, an online interactive tool, will guide you to your next steps.

    The Rocky Hill Democratic Committee is another way to share your voice and take action.  As your local democrats, we will continue to share Events and Actions.  Stay informed by signing up for our newsletter, and reading the latest news.