Delegate Spotlight: Caroline Brennick of South Carolina
“Being a delegate has given me a more amplified voice in supporting common-sense, conservative initiatives and values.” Caroline Brennick of South Carolina When Caroline Brennick retired in 2024, she did not view retirement as a time to step back. She saw it as an opportunity to step forward. After joining AMAC several years earlier, Caroline […]
Presidents and The Big “80”
It was the summer of 1946. The world was at peace, with World War II having ended the previous year, May 1945 in Europe and August 1945 in The Pacific theatre. Who could have predicted three future American presidents would be born within mere weeks of each other? They were Donald Trump on June 14 […]
Most Populous AMAC Member Congressional Districts
A look at the congressional districts with the highest AMAC membership, including retiree-heavy regions in Florida, Arizona, Idaho, and South Dakota.
A Quick Primer on John Quincy Adams (JQA)
Learn about John Quincy Adams, America’s sixth president, his influential diplomacy, contested election, abolitionist legacy, and remarkable post-presidential career in Congress.
Gerrymandering
AMAC members weighed in on gerrymandering and whether states should redraw voting districts between census years for political advantage. Most opposed the practice regardless of party.
More Top 10 “Did You Know” Facts About the U.S. Constitution
Discover surprising facts about the U.S. Constitution, from its authors and signers to little-known historical details that shaped America’s founding document.
The U.S. Government Paid Farmers Not to Grow Crops
During the Great Depression, the U.S. government paid farmers to reduce crop production to stabilize prices, a controversial policy that reshaped agriculture and still influences programs today.
AMAC’s Social Security Guarantee (SSG)
An overview of AMAC’s Social Security Guarantee, outlining the challenges facing the system and policy options to preserve benefits for future generations.
Bicameral Legislatures- Blessing or Curse?
An overview of bicameral legislatures, explaining how two-chamber systems balance stability and representation while also contributing to gridlock and legislative inefficiency.
Politics Has Always Been a Dirty Business
A look at how American politics has always been contentious, from early presidential insults and duels to the fierce and often shocking tactics of historic election campaigns.