Key Speakers Also Include Unrig Our Economy, Social Security Works, Social Security Advocates,

and Local Community Members

Washington, D.C. — TOMORROW, August 9th, Lt. Gov Aruna Miller, Senator Chris Van Hollen, Dr. Wendy Osefo from Real Housewives of Potomac, former Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley, Unrig Our Economy, and Social Security Works will host a community kick-off event for the launch of the Protect Our Checks campaign. 

Speakers will commemorate the 90th anniversary of Social Security and protest recent attacks by President Trump, DOGE, and congressional Republicans on this vital source of income for millions of Americans – all to fund Republicans’ larger pro-billionaire agenda that gives tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy and corporations. 

The event will take place in Baltimore, Maryland, the birthplace of the Social Security Administration’s first office, marking a tribute to the program’s historic roots and 90-year promise to support those in economic need. 

Attendees will celebrate 90 years of Social Security with free food, music, and fun. To RSVP, email press@unrigoureconomy.com

EVENT DETAILS: 

WHAT: A kick-off community event in Baltimore, Maryland, celebrating the Social Security Act in the city of the first Social Security headquarters 

WHEN: Saturday, August 9th at 12:00 pm (event begins at 12:30 pm) 

WHERE: Frederick Douglass-Issac Myers Maritime Park, 1417 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231 

WHO: 

● Lt. Gov Aruna Miller 

● Senator Chris Van Hollen 

● Martin O’Malley, former Governor of Maryland and Social Security Commissioner ● Dr. Wendy Osefo, Real Housewives of Potomac 

● Representatives from Social Security Works and Unrig Our Economy ● Social Security beneficiaries and community activists 

WHY: Social Security has provided financial security to generations of Americans for 90 years. Yet, this critical program is under renewed attack from President Trump and congressional Republicans who are pushing an extremist, pro-billionaire agenda. As we mark the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act, advocates are mobilizing to demand that Congress protect and expand – not cut – our hard-earned benefits. 

To learn more about the campaign, visit ProtectOurChecks.com 

or contact press@unrigoureconomy.com 

About Unrig Our Economy
Unrig Our Economy is a national campaign to fix the rules of our economy to make it work for
working people. We know that when the middle class does well, all of us do well — which is why
we’re fighting on behalf of working Americans and holding corporations, their wealthy executives,
and the politicians who enable them accountable.

About Social Security Works
Social Security Works is a non-profit fighting to protect and expand Social Security, Medicare, and
Medicaid—because everyone deserves to live in dignity.