Opinions please: best single-payor advocacy group to donate money to.

[philly_bob]

I've turned into a single-issue guy on this issue, at least for a while. My insurance company just tried to raise my rate to $800/month.

I'll find an alternative, but when we're talking serious money like that, I think I may channel some money to single-payor advocates.

My question is: who is doing the best job of fighting to make sure that single-payer government healthcare will be a choice available to consumers?

[patrice]

1. I encountered Physicians for a National Health Program out in our community way earlier

than any of the others.

One of their leaders, a local doctor has been organizing with medical school students and he seems to understand that the movement needs a strong and STRIDENT voice. I'm starting to wish he could run against our Blue Dog.

[philly_bob]

2. Thanks. Here's PNP link:

http://www.pnhp.org/

[patrice]

3. I also like the fact that they are trying to emphasize HEALTH, a program for national Health.

That's what we need.

[snowdays]

11. I joined and try to get others to participate. Also Unions for Single Payer HR676

Unions for Single Payer HR676
to me, News

show details May 21 (3 days ago)



Bill Moyers' Journal
Friday evening, May 22, PBS
(check local listings)
Why single-payer health care isn't among the health-care reform plans
under consideration.
Guests include
Donna Smith (California Nurses Association),
Dr. Sidney Wolfe (Public Citizen)
Dr. David Himmelstein (Physicians for a National Health Program).

[Delphinus]

4. That was my first thought to.

PNHP.

[philly_bob]

5. Joined PNHP. They have a $40 membership option for non-medical activists.

Their website also seems a good way to keep up on this issue. http://www.pnhp.org/news/

Today's story: "Gerald Shea, Assistant to the President for Governmental affairs of the AFL-CIO, added his support for the single-payer system. 'If you're going to do it the right way, I think that single-payer is the way to go,' Shea said."

[Why Syzygy]

6. And they're putting it on the front line!

.. and getting arrested for it.

Groups involved included CNA, Physicians for a National Health Program, Progressive Democrats of America, Gray Panthers, Public Citizen, and Code Pink.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x5638716

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=222x59487

[clear eye]

7. Healthcare-NOW!

You'll find them here: http://www.healthcare-now.org/campaigns/ . I agree that PNHP and CNA have been out front with educational actions like strong press releases and their action at the Senate Finance Committee hearing. But these, though essential, are not costly activities and their large membership supports those organizations with their dues. What's just beginning, in response to the recognition that the majority of Democrats in power are not behind single payer anymore than their Republican predecessors were, is street demonstrations and other direct action by the general public. If Healthcare-NOW! gets enough funds they will organize a march on DC this summer. Given 60% of us support single-payer, that would be one heck of a march.

[sandyd921]

8. I recommend Health Care Now!

They're organizing grassroots participation in nation-wide actions. On May 30th they're organizing a National Day of Action. Go to their website to see if there's a location near you. One of the major things we need to do right now is to show that a huge swath of the people demand single payer. Without this, we're going no where fast on this issue.

http://www.healthcare-now.org/

[Why Syzygy]

9. kick

[Shagbark Hickory]

10. For $40 I will

For $40 I will be glad to shit in a bag and mail it to your insurance company. Just an offer.

[snowdays]

12. No thanks. No need to

bring out the Dept of homeland security.