As a nonpartisan, nonprofit social mission organization, AARP does not get involved in any kind of partisan politics, whether pro or con. The association does not endorse parties or candidates, or donate to political campaigns. But when it comes to public policy, AARP is a loud voice for every American over 50. For example, early this year, the Social Security Administration threatened to end telephone service for certain types of claims. AARP pushed back, and the SSA ended up confirming that it would not end telephone service, though callers are still facing longer-than-usual hold times—a problem AARP is urging Congress to address. And with drug company lobbyists trying to limit Medicare’s ability to negotiate lower medication prices, and the Social Security budget facing a 20 percent shortfall by 2033 unless Congress acts to close the gap, there’s plenty more work to do.