We all worked hard to elect President Obama, and now it's time to show him that we're behind his efforts to reform health care. It is simply a travesty that in the world's wealthiest nation, so many are wanting for basic health care that could add years to their life. So, what can you do to help meaningful reform be signed into law this year?
1) Sign the Democracy for America petition for health care reform at http://standwithdrdean.com/.
2) If you're in favor of reform, but not sure you support a public option, or if you just want to sign another petition, this is the official Organizing for America health care petition: http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/hcsignon?source=vic.
3) Write and call your members of congress. If they support reform with a strong public option, tell them that you stand with them, and if they don't, add your voice to the millions demanding real change. Look up your legislators here: http://capwiz.com/iqexpress/dbq/officials/.
4) Come to the weekly Health Care Phone Banks at the Democratic Party of Evanston, 821 Chicago Avenue, Evanston Il 60201 right by the Main El stop. The inner-campus shuttle stops right by the DPOE office.
5) Talk to your friends. Tell them that there are 46 million uninsured people in this country and that tens of millions more are underinsured. Remind them that the election of Barack Obama was not the change we seek but the chance to make that change. When we're out campaigning in 2012, how great would it be to be able to say that we helped millions of Americans get the health care they deserve? It won't happen without us.
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