by Communications Team | Jan 20, 2010 | Health Care
When I opened my email this morning, I found dozens of emails analyzing the outcome of the Massachusetts Senate election, but most of them seemed to miss the boat. In a state where almost everyone already has health care, this election was about who ran the better...
by Communications Team | Jan 11, 2010 | Capital District, Health Care
Visit our new website, StandUpScott.org, to urge Congressman Scott Murphy to keep his commitment to his constituents and those who helped elect him by voting for the final health care reform bill. Add your voice to the petition.
by Bob Cohen | Dec 23, 2009 | Health Care, Southern Tier
In the classic Christmas tale by Dr. Suess, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” the Grinch descends on the town of Whoville and steals all the town’s Christmas decorations and gifts. In Binghamton, on December 16th, several hearty health care supporters gathered to ask...
by Communications Team | Dec 22, 2009 | Health Care
The Senate is moving their health care bill forward. The bill is not what we envisioned when we first started this fight. Because the bill is a far cry from what we wanted, it’s hard to see past our desire for comprehensive reform and look at what we’ve...
by Communications Team | Dec 11, 2009 | Health Care, Western New York
Okay, this is it. It’s time for us progressive, liberal, or just plain sane people to get mad. I just got back from a meeting with Senator Gillibrand’s staff and they told me a sick, sad story. One of the staffers was returning to the office the other day when she was...
by Communications Team | Dec 8, 2009 | Health Care
It used to be the case that when children reach the age of 25, they automatically disqualify from their parents’ health insurance plan. This sudden loss of coverage introduces an anxious burden on families as many of these children are recent college graduates...
by Communications Team | Dec 7, 2009 | Health Care
On November 7, 2009, the United States House of Representatives passed their health care bill. After struggling for reform for nearly the entire 20th century, we–the ones who faced vicious attacks and often physical intimidation–witnessed affirmation of...
by Communications Team | Dec 3, 2009 | Health Care, Western New York
We are getting closer to winning real health care reform than we have ever been before. It’s not perfect, true – but we are going to win something. It’s a major battle that we are about to win, with a bit more work! But, it’s really important that we keep in...
by Communications Team | Nov 14, 2009 | Capital District, Health Care
by Chris Scoville, Capital District Organizer Last Saturday, Congressman Murphy voted against his constituents and all those in favor of quality, affordable health care. Prior to the vote, we held a rally outside his Clifton Park office as one last push to let the...
