Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Rally for Healthcare Thurs. July 30th
We need volunteers to rally and help hand out healthcare leaflets and other materials at the rally.
Meet at the PDA table at Upper Senate Park. See: http://www.google.com/search?q=Upper+Senate+Park%2C+Washington+DC
(Closest metro stop: Union Station--Red Line) We'll have stickers, flyers and signs.
Speakers include: Reps. John Conyers, Dennis Kucinich, Eric Massa, Anthony Weiner and Sen. Bernie Sanders + many great leaders and organizers! Speaker list and more information: http://www.healthcare-now.org/campaigns/single-payer-rally/
Thursday, 9 AM - 11:30 AM: Volunteers needed to deliver information to all Members of Congress.
Meet 9 am at the Methodist Church at 1st St. and Maryland Ave. near the Supreme Court Bldg.
Google Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=100+Maryland+Ave+NE+Washington,+DC+20002&oe
Nearest metro stops: Union Station (red line) Capitol South (blue and orange lines) for materials to deliver.
Email info@healthcare-now.org if you plan to help with the morning lobby visits.
After the Rally, 2 PM: Activists will take to the hill for meetings with Members of Congress.
If you need help in setting up a meeting with your Member, please email info@healthcare-now.org.
Lobby materials will be available in the Judiciary Committee Room for pick up on the day of the meetings.
More information: https://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/309/personalopt1.asp?formid=meet&c=3761492
Thurs. night, 8-10 PM Celebrate 5 years of Progress with Progressive Democrats of America
Where: Busboys & Poets 5th & K Sts. Washington, D.C / More information/RSVP only $30 per person
The great guest list includes Chairman John Conyers, CPC co-chair Rep. Lynn Woolsey, Maryland's Rep. Donna Edwards and Rep. Eric Massa. Also Donna Smith (appeared in Michael Moore's documentary SiCKO) Surprise visits with other members of Congress and important activists expected. Hosted by Andy Shallal, PDA Advisory Board, owner of Busboys.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Healthcare and More! Thursday July 30th
(Closest metro stop: Union Station--Red Line) We'll have stickers, flyers and signs.
Also Thursday, 9 AM - 11:30 AM: Volunteers needed to deliver information to all Members of Congress.
Meet at 9 am at the Methodist Church at 1st ST and Maryland Ave near the Supreme Court Bldg.
Google Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=100+Maryland+Ave+NE+Washington,+DC+20002&oe
Nearest metro stops: Union Station (red line) Capitol South (blue and orange lines) for materials to deliver.
Email info@healthcare-now.org if you plan to help with the morning lobby visits.
After the Rally, 2pm onward: Activists will take to the hill or meetings with Members of Congress. If you need help in setting up a meeting with your Member, please email info@healthcare-now.org Lobby materials will be available in the Judiciary Committee Room for pick up on the day of the meetings. They will be posted here shortly to download in advance: https://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/309/personalopt1.asp?formid=meet&c=3761492
Thurs. night, 8-10 pm Celebrate 5 years of Progress with Progressive Democrats of America
Where: Busboys & Poets 5th & K Sts. Washington, D.C
More information/RSVP only $30 per person
The great guest list includes Chairman John Conyers, CPC co-chair Rep. Lynn Woolsey, Maryland's Rep. Donna Edwards and Rep. Eric Massa. Surprise visits with other members of Congress and important activists expected. Hosted by Andy Shallal, PDA Advisory Board, owner of Busboys.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Correcting the previous correction! Tuesday, July 28--9:30 am in front of the Rayburn House Office
Tomorrow, Tuesday, July 28th kick-off of Artists for Guaranteed Health Care WILL meet at 9:30 am in front of the Rayburn House Office Building (Independence Ave side) and march into the building with Dr. Patch Adams.
Thursday, July 30th Meet at 9 am at the Methodist Church at 1st ST and Maryland Ave near the Supreme Court Bldg.
Google Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=100+Maryland+Ave+NE+Washington,+DC+20002&oe
Nearest metro stops: Union Station (red line) Capitol South (blue and orange lines)
Again, very sorry for the confusion,
Mike
CORRECTION: Tuesday, July 28th kick-off of Artists for Guaranteed Health Care.
Meet at 9 am at the Methodist Church at 1st ST and Maryland Ave near the Supreme Court Bldg.
Google Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=100+Maryland+Ave+NE+Washington,+DC+20002&oe
Nearest metro stops: Union Station (red line) Capitol South (blue and orange lines)
Please join us for the - a multidisciplinary group of artists educating about and advocating for health care as a human right and working to put a human face on health reform! The press conference will be sponsored by the Gesundheit! Institute and Amnesty International.
Then join us in Rayburn Room 2226 at 10 am for the press conference and panel discussion.
Very sorry for any confusion!
Mike Hersh wrote:
>From Mike Hersh:
Thursday July 30th: We need volunteers to rally and help hand out healthcare leaflets and other materials at the Medicare Anniversary Rally 1 PM. Meet at the PDA table at Upper Senate Park. See: http://www.google.com/search?q=Upper+Senate+Park%2C+Washington+DC (Closest metro stop: Union Station--Red Line) We'll have stickers, flyers and signs.
Also Thursday, 9 AM - 11:30 AM: Volunteers needed to deliver information to all Members of Congress. Meet in Room 2138 of Rayburn House Office Building (Judiciary Committee) for materials to deliver. Email info@healthcare-now.org if you plan to help with the morning lobby visits.
After the Rally, 2pm onward: Activists will take to the hill or meetings with Members of Congress. If you need help in setting up a meeting with your Member, please email info@healthcare-now.org. Lobby materials will be available in the Judiciary Committee Room for pick up on the day of the meetings. They will be posted here shortly to download in advance: https://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/309/personalopt1.asp?formid=meet&c=3761492
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>From Dr. Margaret Flowers:
Tuesday, July 28th: Please join us for the kick-off of Artists for Guaranteed Health Care - a multidisciplinary group of artists educating about and advocating for health care as a human right and working to put a human face on health reform! The press conference will be sponsored by the Gesundheit! Institute and Amnesty International. Join us at 9:30 am in front of the Rayburn House Office Building (Independence Ave side) and march into the building with Dr. Patch Adams.
Then join us in Rayburn Room 2226 at 10 am for the press conference and panel discussion. Members of Congress and celebrities will be in attendance. We will kick the new project" Faces of the Uninsured and Underinsured. A film crew from New York will also be present. All are welcome to attend this event. At 11 we will attend a hearing in the Judiciary Committee on bankruptcy (recognizing the profound effect of medical debt on bankruptcy in this country). The press conference invitation is attached.On Wednesday morning at 11 am, we will present Rep. Sarbanes with a cake in honor of Medicare's Birthday and petitions asking him to co-sponsor HR 676. Please join us outside his office in Towson.On Wednesday afternoon, we will present a briefing in Congress on the current health legislation moving through the House and Senate. Presenters will include Dr. Len Rodberg and Dr. Margaret Flowers of Physicians for a National Health Program. More info on this will be provided as it becomes available. All are welcome.On Thursday, we celebrate Medicare's Birthday with a full day of events. Go to www.healthcare-now.org for more information. Hope to see you there!
Busy Week for Health Reform in Our Area
Thursday July 30th: We need volunteers to rally and help hand out healthcare leaflets and other materials at the Medicare Anniversary Rally 1 PM. Meet at the PDA table at Upper Senate Park. See: http://www.google.com/search?q=Upper+Senate+Park%2C+Washington+DC (Closest metro stop: Union Station--Red Line) We'll have stickers, flyers and signs.
Also Thursday, 9 AM - 11:30 AM: Volunteers needed to deliver information to all Members of Congress. Meet in Room 2138 of Rayburn House Office Building (Judiciary Committee) for materials to deliver. Email info@healthcare-now.org if you plan to help with the morning lobby visits.
After the Rally, 2pm onward: Activists will take to the hill or meetings with Members of Congress. If you need help in setting up a meeting with your Member, please email info@healthcare-now.org. Lobby materials will be available in the Judiciary Committee Room for pick up on the day of the meetings. They will be posted here shortly to download in advance: https://www.thedatabank.com/dpg/309/personalopt1.asp?formid=meet&c=3761492
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From Dr. Margaret Flowers:
Then join us in Rayburn Room 2226 at 10 am for the press conference and panel discussion. Members of Congress and celebrities will be in attendance. We will kick the new project" Faces of the Uninsured and Underinsured. A film crew from New York will also be present. All are welcome to attend this event. At 11 we will attend a hearing in the Judiciary Committee on bankruptcy (recognizing the profound effect of medical debt on bankruptcy in this country). The press conference invitation is attached.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Celebrate Progress in Maryland and Nationally
- July 30th: Lobby Day, Rally and Birthday Party for Medicare and PDA
- August 30th: Progressive Picnic at Wheaton Regional Park
- Ongoing: Support Progress in Maryland
When (lobby day): 9 am: Deliver information packages to all Members of Congress.
When (rally): 1 pm - 2 pm: Celebrate 44 years of Medicare at Upper Senate Park.
More information/RSVP to find our where to get lobbying info, etc.
* Celebrate 5 years of Progress with Progressive Democrats of America
Where: Busboys & Poets 5th & K Sts. Washington, D.C
When: Thursday, July 30, 2009, 8-10 p.m.
More information/RSVP only $30 per person
The great guest list includes Chairman John Conyers, CPC co-chair Rep. Lynn Woolsey, Maryland's own Rep. Donna Edwards, and Rep. Eric Massa. Surprise visits with other members of Congress and important activists expected. Hosted by Andy Shallal, PDA Advisory Board, owner of Busboys.
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August 30th: Progressive Picnic in Montgomery County
Where: 2000 Shorefield Road, Wheaton, MD 20902
Picnic Shelter “G” -- close to the parking area
When: Sunday August 30, 2009 2:00 PM
Donation: $15.00 per person now, $20 later
(covers venue, food, charcoal, etc.)
State Senator Jamie Raskin, Delegate Roger Manno, Dana Beyer and other speakers will discuss the future of progressive politics in Maryland.
We need your voice and ideas to move Maryland forward.
Maryland could be among the most progressive states in the USA, and we're committing ourselves to make it so. We have big plans to expand our scope and effectiveness during the rest of ‘09 and building into the 2010 election season. This will be a fun and empowering event!
* Discount for early registration, covers cost of venue, food, etc.
* Potluck dish and drinks to share appreciated! (More information TBA)
* $15 per person pre-reservation ($20 regular donation) required to RSVP.
* Please contact me at mikehersh@mikehersh.com with any questions.
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Support Progress in Maryland
The Montgomery County Progressive Alliance (MCPA) is working to make a real difference on issues that matter to you. Please join us July 30th in DC and August 30th in Wheaton. We're asking $15 per person to pre-register for the picnic. RSVP here. Join our google group here.
MCPA is a flexible, result-oriented coalition. MCPA includes more than 1,000 local activists, mainly in and around Montgomery County Maryland. The organization began in 2003 when Democracy for America Meetup members reached out to other Meetup groups and other groups. Montgomery County for Kerry members and local Progressive Democrats of America members joined the MCPA, which has held meetings nearly each month since 2003.
MCPA members worked to elect progressives to office, organized special events including debates and public issue forums, and led issue advocacy efforts in Rockville, Annapolis, and on Capitol Hill. We've cooperated with other organizations and coalitions to make progress in our communities, state, and nationally. Moving into the rest of 2009 and building toward 2010, MCPA plans to expand our organization, raise funds, and advance our public education, coalition building and outreach efforts:
We promote progressive solutions to achieve a better, more fair and sustainable society. We focus mainly on issues and events in Montgomery County, Maryland, and the National Capitol region. We advance equal and civil rights, clean and safe communities, high quality health care and education, verified voting, secure retirement, freedom, fairness and opportunity for all. We founded the MCPA to make a positive difference on local, state, national and global issues. We support progressive candidates and promote fair election and campaign practices to empower people and ensure meaningful participation. We research and formulate policy, support causes and candidates, and organize events, fund raisers, and campaigns to advance our ideals.
We're asking $15 to pre-register for the August 30th picnic, but you can enter any amount as a donation.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Donna Edwards to Join Reps. Conyers & Woolsey!
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Saturday, July 25, Greater Silver Spring Democratic Club Summer Fest
Date: Saturday, July 25, 2009
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Place: Home of Rebecca Lord & Jonathan Shurberg
305 Hamilton Avenue, Silver Spring, MD
This event is becoming a Maryland political tradition! Don't miss it!
Hot dogs, burgers and soft drinks will be provided by GSSDC.
In true Democratic fashion, admission is free; but monetary
contributions to cover expenses would be cheerfully accepted and
genuinely appreciated.
Directions:
From COLESVILLE RD [US-29] and BELTWAY [I-495] go south towards Silver
Spring for approximately 0.8 mi
Turn Left on FRANKLIN AVE (at Traffic Light) - go less than 0.1 mi
Turn Right on ELLSWORTH DR - go less than 0.1 mi
ELLSWORTH DR becomes HAMILTON AVE - go approximately 0.2 mi
To 305 HAMILTON AVE, SILVER SPRING, on the left
For more information, please contact either Mark Woodard at (301)
592-1811, Donna Graham at (301) 585-4759, or Paul Mitchell at (301)
588-7126.
Join us for the Progressive Picnic in Montgomery County!
Join us for the Progressive Picnic in Montgomery County!
What: Progressive Picnic! 2 PM Aug 30th
When: Sunday August 30, 2009 2:00 PM
Price: $15.00 per person now, $20 later
Help spread the word!
Maryland Senator Jamie Raskin and other speakers will discuss the future of progressive politics in Maryland.
Time and date confirmed, location TBA–but probably Wheaton Regional Park or private home with a large yard.
* Discount for early registration, covers cost of venue, food, etc.
* Potluck dish and drinks to share appreciated! (More information TBA)
* $15 per person pre-reservation ($20 regular donation) required to RSVP.
* Please contact me at mikehersh@mikehersh.com with any questions.
Maryland could be among the most progressive states in the USA, and we’re committing ourselves to make it so. We have big plans to expand our scope and effectiveness during the rest of ‘09 and building into the 2010 election season. This will be a fun and empowering event!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Medicare: Made in America – DC Lobby Day and Rally
Celebrate Medicare's 44th Birthday by showing Congress and President
Obama that unions, doctors, nurses, seniors, faith groups, and Americans
of every stripe support national, single-payer healthcare.
Download the flyer! http://www.healthcare-now.org/docs/july30.pdf
Download Transportation Guide
http://www.healthcare-now.org/docs/july30busguide.pdf
Find a bus going to DC near you! Updated daily.
http://www.healthcare-now.org/campaigns/single-payer-rally/bus
Schedule
Rally 1 pm - 2 pm in the Upper Senate Park
9am - 11:30 am Volunteers needed for morning drop to all Members of
Congress. Meet in Room 2138 Judiciary Committee Room of Rayburn House
Building for materials to deliver to every member of Congress! Email
info@healthcare-now.org if you plan to help with the morning lobby visits.
2pm onward - Activists will take to the hill for meetings with Members
of Congress. If you need help in setting up a meeting with your Member,
please email info@healthcare-now.org. Lobby materials will be available
in the Judiciary Committee Room for pick up on the day of the meetings.
They will be posted here shortly to download in advance.
Confirmed Speakers at Rally
Jos Williams – President, AFL-CIO Metropolitan Washington Council
Dr. David Scheiner – President Obama's personal physician of 22 years
Sidney M. Wolfe, MD - Acting President of Public Citizen
Terry O'Neill - President, National Organization for Women
State Senator Ferlo - Pennsylvania State Senator
Sameer Dossani - Demand Dignity Campaign Director, Amnesty International
Barbara Ehrenreich - Feminist, sociologist, and political activist, and
author of nearly 20 books including Nickled and Dimed
Congressman John Conyers
Medea Benjamin – Cofounder of Code Pink and Global Exchange
Tim Carpenter - Progressive Democrats of America, Executive Director
Donna Smith - Community Activist and Legislative Advocate, California
Nurses Association, whose story of financial bankruptcy was featured in
Michael Moore's film, "SiCKO."
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Dr. Flowers' Rx for Healthcare Reform
Friends,
Yesterday a group of ten of us went to a neighborhood and made house calls for health reform. We teamed up in pairs of health providers and advocates. We knocked on doors and talked to people about HR 676 and collected signatures on petitions asking Congressman Sarbanes to co-sponsor HR 676. You can view a video of our actions below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLVBRR4e93U
We encourage you to do the same if you live in Sarbanes' (3rd), Van Hollen's (8th) or Hoyer's (5th) districts. These are the members of Congress from Maryland whom we we are encouraging to sign onto HR 676.
I've attached a sample talking points sheet (see end of email) and here is a link to a petition you can download: http://pnhp.org/change/
Scroll down and you will find a "petition kit" which includes the petition and a handout that you can download and copy to leave with people who want more information.
If you want to organize an action like this and you have questions, contact me: Margaret Flowers 410-591-0892. It only takes a few hours and we found it a very rewarding experience.
Thanks!
****And don't forget to come to Washington, D.C. on July 30th to celebrate Medicare's Birthday!! Yes we can have Medicare for All! Go to www.healthcare-now.org for more info.****
INFORMATION ABOUT HR 676:
1. The petition is for HR 676: National Health Care Act introduced by Congressman John Conyers from Michigan. The bill has 83 co-sponsors at present--the most of any health care bill in the House.
2. HR 676 would create a national health system based on the improvement and expansion of Medicare--a uniquely American plan that covers all people aged 65 and over.
3. All people living in the United States would receive a medical card and would be able to receive needed medical care at any health provider or health facility in the U.S. It is truly universal: Everybody in and nobody out.
4. The health system would include all needed outpatient and inpatient care, preventative services, prescription drugs and medical equipment, mental health services, dental, vision, substance abuse treatment and long term care.
5. The United States currently spends 2 to 3 times more per person on health care than the other industrialized nations. The other nations have health systems that include everyone and have better health outcomes than the U.S.
6. A national health system based on single payer financing in the U.S. would save more than a trillion dollars over a ten year period. It would end co-pays and deductibles which prevent patients from getting needed health care. It would end the more than 1 million medical bankruptcies which occur in the U.S. each year.
7. Independent polls consistently demonstrate that the majority of the American population, including the majority of health care providers, prefer a national health system.
8. There are 2 co-sponsors from Maryland so far: Congresswoman Donna Edwards and Congressman Elijah Cummings.
9. Congressman Sarbanes has not signed on to HR 676 despite numerous meetings and requests. If you want Congressman Sarbanes to co-sponsor HR 676, please sign the petition and/or contact him at:
Towson, MD 21204
Phone: 410-832-8890 or 202-225-4016
Fax: 202-225-9219
Healthcare-Now! of Maryland www.mdsinglepayer.org
MD chapter Physicians for a National Health Program www.md.pnhp.org
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Progressive Picnic! 2 PM Aug 30th--please rsvp and promote!
When: Sunday August 30, 2009 2:00 PM
$15 per person pre-register, $20 regular price
Co sponsorship invited! Contact me for info.
Maryland Senator Jamie Raskin and other speakers will discuss the future
of progressive politics in Maryland.
Time and date confirmed, location TBA--but probably Wheaton Regional
Park or private home with a large yard.
* Discount for early registration, covers cost of venue, food,
condiments, etc.
* Potluck dish and drinks to share appreciated! (More information TBA)
* $15 per person pre-reservation ($20 regular donation) required to RSVP.
* Please contact me at mikehersh@mikehersh.com with any questions.
Maryland could be among the most progressive states in the USA, and
we're committing ourselves to make it so. We have big plans to expand
our scope and effectiveness during the rest of '09 and building into the
2010 election season. This will be a fun and empowering event!
$15 Discount pre-register:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=6728539
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Demonstration Against "Pirate" Healthcare
Demonstration against Health Insurance Rip Offs
Friday July 10 4-6 pm
601 PA Ave. NW DC (near several metro stops)
Bring scrubs, signs, flyers etc. some signs and flyers provided
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Greater Silver Spring Democratic Club Summer Fest
Date: Saturday, July 25, 2009
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Place: Home of Rebecca Lord & Jonathan Shurberg
305 Hamilton Avenue, Silver Spring, MD
This event is becoming a Maryland political tradition!
Hot dogs, burgers and soft drinks will be provided by GSSDC.
In true Democratic fashion, admission is free but monetary contributions
to cover expenses would be cheerfully accepted and genuinely appreciated.
For more information, please contact either Mark Woodard at (301)
592-1811, Donna Graham at (301) 585-4759, or Paul Mitchell at (301)
588-7126.
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