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10
2026
Learn More Social Security Insolvency Update - Oct 10
The AMAC Foundation's Social Security Advisory Service provides the latest on Social Security's financial outlook, including the projected insolvency timeline and what it means for current and future beneficiaries.
October
15
2026
Learn More Influencing Policy Close to Home – Constitutional Advocacy (Class 10)
Effective Advocacy at the State Level Advocacy does not stop in Washington—it starts in your own state. In this session, participants will learn how state legislative processes differ, how to effectively engage part-time and short-session lawmakers, and how to apply proven advocacy skills in state-level policy environments. As the beginning of Phase III, this class helps participants expand their influence and grow as leaders within their communities. Learning Objectives Recognize differences i
