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THE NEWS YOU NEED
AARP’s veteran journalists deliver critical reports daily
Americans have spoken, over and over: They are frustrated with the news media; want reporting that is accurate, objective and in context; and want it to be more relevant to their lives.
AARP has taken it on to be part of the solution.
Our Washington newsroom is home to dozens of reporters, editors, photographers, video journalists and others who publish stories, analysis, interviews with newsmakers and more every day across our digital platforms. Many of our journalists are veterans of America’s most esteemed newspapers, magazines or online media outlets.
“We have one of the most robust newsrooms in Washington,” says Dan Gilgoff, editor in chief of aarp.org, our flagship website.
In early 2020, AARP’s daily news presence expanded to respond to the needs of older Americans when the COVID-19 pandemic created a lack of trustworthy information. “We worked round the clock to find answers to questions of AARP members and all people in our age demographic,” Gilgoff says. “It was everything from staying safe as the virus evolved to explaining how stimulus checks worked. And we haven’t stopped.”
You can find AARP’s daily news coverage wherever you get your information, whether that’s on your home computer, in your email inbox, via social media or through a smartphone app. Here’s how:
▶︎ AARP.org . Our website features new content every day, from breaking news on topics like Social Security, Medicare, prescription drug prices and more to the latest essential advice on your health, money and lifestyle to stories and videos about ordinary people doing extraordinary things. And we showcase the best new TV, movies, music, books and travel ideas. Our award-winning online coverage draws 21 million visitors every month.
▶︎ AARP Now app. Get our latest stories, tips and videos on your phone by downloading our Now app. Enable notifications to get our latest news and advice in real time—along with alerts when there’s a member discount available nearby. Search for “AARP Now” wherever you get your apps.
▶︎ The AARP Minute video. This is a daily video that showcases news of interest to Americans 50 and older. Get it every weekday on our Now app or on aarp.org.
▶︎ The Daily email newsletter. Get our latest headlines sent to your inbox every weekday. Sign up at aarp.org/email-newsletters to join the nearly 900,000 daily subscribers.
▶︎ Social media. Follow AARP on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to get daily news and posts and to join the conversation around our stories and videos. Our Instagram and TikTok accounts also offer frequent posts that are equal parts news, tips, inspiration and entertainment.