Posts Tagged ‘Action Alert’
Join Single-Payer Groups at One Nation March
Planning on attending the Saturday, October 2nd March for Jobs in Washington, DC? Join the single-payer contingent!! National Nurses United has extended the invitation to single-payer healthcare advocates to march with 500 nurses for jobs, social security, and Medicare for all. Buses are being organized from many east coast and midwest cities. Let us know…
Read MoreDisband the Deficit Commission
Former Senator Alan Simpson, who called Social Security a milk cow with 310 million tits, clearly doesn’t have the facts on Social Security if he is implying we’re all milking the system. Simpson co-chairs the Commission with Erskine Bowles, who thinks the government is spending way too much, claiming, “All of our revenue is completely…
Read MoreAction Alert: Talk the Talk
Healthcare-NOW! recently launched the Campaign to Preserve and Protect Medicare and Social Security. We need to make sure Congress knows that we will not stand for cuts or privatization of Medicare or Social Security. We support Improved Medicare for All to get our economy back on track. Will you help us build the base of…
Read MoreAction Alert: Your Vote is Needed
As you may know, the United Nations’ Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process will examine the United States’ human rights record this November. To make sure that people’s voices are heard throughout this process, the U.S. Human Rights Network created the Testify Project, where individuals all over the country upload videos documenting human rights abuses in…
Read MoreAction Alert: Stand With Kate
Two weeks ago we sent an action alert about the unfair targeting of activists in New York City. The response was tremendous. Hundreds of people made calls last week and successfully pressured the DA’s office to take the unusual step of inviting Kate Barnhart and her lawyer to a 40-minute meeting. One can hardly find…
Read MoreAction Alert: Social Security turns 75 on August 14th!
Social Security turns 75 on August 14th! Join the Alliance for Retired Americans in celebrations and actions (.pdf) across the country. In its 75 years of existence, Social Security has not added a cent to our country’s budget deficit. Nevertheless, even as the baby boomers begin to retire, some fiscal conservatives have labeled Social Security…
Read MoreKaraoke Benefit Friday Night
Healthcare-NOW! is throwing an awesome benefit karaoke night. Come join us on Friday, August 13 at 7pm. We will be singing the night away at the William Way Center, 1315 Spruce Street in Philadelphia, PA (map). We’re near the Walnut-Locust stop on SEPTA and the 12th and Locust stop on PATCO. Or, if you can’t…
Read MoreThis Month, Celebrate Social Security’s Anniversary
Social Security turns 75 on August 14th! Join the Alliance for Retired Americans in celebrations and actions across the country! Click here (.pdf) for the details on events in your area! Social Security comprises about 40 percent of older Americans’ income, making it the primary component to ensuring a secure retirement. It is worth noting…
Read MoreAction Alert: Don’t let Healthcare Activists Go to Jail
New York City Assistant District Attorney Reopens Dismissed Cases of Healthcare Activists, Re-arrest Imminent What to Do: Call the office of Cy Vance, Manhattan District Attorney, to Demand “No new charges for healthcare activists.” Ask to speak with Erin Duggan, Communications Director, (212) 335-9400. What to Say: “I’m calling because I’m concerned about ADA Eric…
Read MoreHappy 45th Birthday, Medicare
Join in actions across the country this Friday, July 30th in celebrating 45 Years of Medicare – and call for Medicare for All. Groups across the country are organizing events this Friday to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Medicare – and to continue to push for a single payer, improved and expanded Medicare for All…
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