Details about the National Day of action below, but first....
Today, Monday May 18th the Diane Rehm show will focus on Single Payer.
Proponents of a single-payer plan argue it is the best solution for the nation’s health-care system. But chances of such a program making it into law appear remote. How a single-payer plan might work and why it faces an uphill battle in Congress.
Senator Bernie Sanders and Dr. David Himmelstein of Physicians for a National Healthcare Program (PNHP) are among the guests.
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Read, Rec and act on slinkerwink's diary, "Please Call Today To Support The Public Option!
Now follow me below the fold for info about the May 30th Action
May 30th: National Day of Action
Nationwide Rallies for Improved Medicare for All
Join thousands of single-payer supporters in a nationwide week of action to support improved Medicare for all (HR 676). Single-payer activists will be gathering all over the country to say, "Healthcare, yes; Insurance companies, no," and to show solidarity with demonstrations at the AHIP (American Health Insurance Plans, a private health insurance lobby) conference in San Diego.
If an action isn't already in your city, plan your own day of action! It can be a town hall meeting, demonstration in front of a local insurance company, film showing, vigil, or your own unique idea. Let us know what you'd like to start planning by contacting info@healthcare-now.org.
47 million Americans are uninsured. Private insurance rates are rising faster than inflation and our incomes. By 2025 the cost of private health insurance will exceed our projected income. A national, single-payer healthcare system is the only healthcare reform option that will cover every American resident while saving us billions of dollars. The majority of Americans want it. The majority of physicians want it. The only thing missing is the political will in Washington.
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Demonstration Locations
Planning is happening in:
Albany, NY - May 27th
Atlana, GA - May 27th
Augusta, ME - May 30th
Austin, TX - May 30th
Billings, MT - May 16th
Boston, MA - May 30th
Chicago, IL - June 2nd
Denver, CO - May 30th
Elmwood Park, NJ - June 5
Fenton, MI - May 21st
Gainesville, FL - May 28th & 30th
Greeley, CO - May 30th
Indianapolis, IN - May 20th
Lawrence, KS - May 30th
Los Angeles, CA - TBA
Louisville, KY - May 28th
Middleton, CT - May 28th
New Albany, IN - May 30th
New York City, NY - May 30th
Philadelphia, PA - May 30th
Pittsburgh, PA - May 29th
Phoenix, AZ - May 30th
Pontiac, MI - June 16th
Portland, OR - May 27th
Princeton, NJ - May 31st
Rochester, NY - May 30th
San Diego, CA - June 3rd
San Francisco, CA - TBA
Seattle, WA - May 30th
Springfield, MA - May 27th
Tampa, FL - TBA
Topeka, KS - May 30th
Towson, MD - May 30th
Wheaton, MD - May 30th
Your city or town not listed? Let us know that you'd like to organize an event on May 30th.
Sponsored by:
The Leadership Conference for Guaranteed Health Care
Healthcare-NOW!
Progressive Democrats of Americca
CNA/National Nurses Organizing Committee
Physicians for a National Health Program
Americans for Democratic Action
If you live in a rural area or somewhere a group action is not planned, join us in a 'CyberMarch' - choose your avatar who will go to Washington for you on May 30.
Consider doing some Freeway blogging for Single Payer.
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Other ideas for action, including ads we need support for, in my last diary.
Don't miss desmoinesdem's diary: Ten answers to Boehner's question on health care
Expanded and Improved Medicare for All: We can do it!