Wednesday
18Nov2009

Lobbying Suggestions

The Western Washington Physicians For a National Health Plan website has a great new page up with updates on current health care reform issues as well as contact information for federal legislators: PNHP-WW Lobbying Suggestions Page.

Thursday
15Oct2009

Interview With HCFA-WA President Larry Kalb

Friday
09Oct2009

Find Your Local Action Teams

We have local action teams focused on working for single-payer health care reform throughout western Washington, including East King County, North Seattle, Shoreline-Edmonds, South Seattle, South King County, and West Seattle-Vashon. Select the one closest to you and join up!

Tuesday
06Oct2009

Dr. Paul Hochfeld On The Health Care Reform Debate

Keith Obermann interviews Mad As Hell Doctor Paul Hochfeld about President Obama’s Rose Garden gathering of doctors on October 3, 2009.

 

Tuesday
15Sep2009

A Health Care Message To America (From Canada)

Thursday
20Aug2009

New Single Payer Voting Bloc

There is a new Voting Bloc advocating for single payer in Washington State. Visit the Voting Bloc website for more information, and join together in solidarity for single payer.

Wednesday
05Aug2009

Congressional Speech and Letters

Congressman Jim McDermott (D-WA) gave a speech on the floor of the house last week in support of universal coverage. View the video here.

The Congressional Progressive Caucus sent a letter to Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the House, in support of a public plan. Several members of Congress sent  another letter to Nancy Pelosi stressing the importance of a robust public plan.

Wednesday
05Aug2009

Bill Moyers Journal and Frontline

Last week, Bill Moyers hosted a conversation with former health insurance company insider Wendell Potter. This is powerful (and scary) news about how private health insurance companies operate.

PBS's Frontline compared health care plans in different countries in the segment Sick Around The World.

Monday
15Jun2009

Health Care Reform Debate: Is A "Public Option" Enough?

A debate is occuring in Washington DC over whether a "public option" will be included in the health care reform legislation being worked on by President Obama and Congress. But is a "public option" enough, or should we be implementing a single-payer solution? Read more here...

Tuesday
02Jun2009

Perspectives on Healthcare

HCFA-WA President Larry Kalb is putting together synopses of current healthcare issues in the United States. You can sign up to receive these via email. read more...