Netroots for Healthcare Rally Report: 14 Days To Go!

There are only fourteen days left until the end of the Congressional district work period, when our Representatives visit with constituents, listen to their concerns, and--as of late--get mobbed by anti-health care shriekers. After that, it's back to D.C. for the votes that will determine not only the outcome of health care reform, but whether President Obama will build the momentum to continue with his legislative agenda.

If you do ONLY ONE THING for health care reform this summer, you need to attend a rally.

To help keep track of all of the ongoing events in support of health care reform, some of my fellow DailyKos diarists and activists will be posting a daily listing of events and places to go to show your support for health care reform. We'll also share photos from these events. Join us below for more information!

kath25's diary :: :: There's a lot going on out there, so each morning we'll post a list of events nationwide where you can show your support for health care reform. Look for the diary title "Netroots for Healthcare Rally Report" as we count down the number of days left in the Congressional district work period. We'll also share photos and news reports from some of these rallies. Remember, the numbers and the momentum are on our side! Now, we need to keep showing up to make real reform happen.


1. Congressional Town Halls

These events have been a huge target for those who seek to defeat health care reform. Don't let our side be outnumbered! Stand up and be counted, and make it clear that there are more of us who desperately need reform than want it to fail. FireDogLake has a fantastic Town Hall Tracker keeping abreast of events. Find one near you, and show up! Bonus points for making a sign.

And seeing as how their nifty Find-An-Event widget won't embed on DailyKos, Click Here to find a Town Hall near you!


2. Health Care for America Now! Rallies

HCAN is organizing large rallies in cities across America to show our overwhelming support for health care. Their August calendar lists rallies across the country. These are a great way to really show the size of support for health care reform.

These rallies are important. If you live in a Red State or a red district, you still need to get out there and show the literal size of support for health care reform. And for all of you who ask "Why aren't we protesting in the streets for health care?!" Well, this is your chance.

I haven't listed all of the events, so if there's one near you, post it in the comments and I will add it to the list. We'll grow this list throughout the next 14 days to help Netroots activists be as present for health care reform as possible!

Rallies Near You:

Sacramento, CA
Health Care Rally
Wednesday, August 26th
6:30 p.m.
Cesar Chavez Park

Orlando, FL
Health Care For America Now
Saturday, August 29th
1:00 p.m.
Orlando Downtown Rec Center

New York, NY
Health Care Can't Wait Rally
Saturday, August 29th
2:00 p.m.
42nd and 7th

Hartford, CT
Health Care Can't Wait Rally
Wednesday, September 2nd
4:30 p.m.
CIGNA Headquarters (<--- Yes, you can rally at the private insurance company that may have denied your very own claim!)</p>

Denver, CO
Health Care Can't Wait Rally
Wednesday, September 2nd
6:30 p.m.
Confluence Park

Houston, TX
Let's Get It Done: Health Insurance Reform Now Rally!
Thursday, September 3rd
6:30 p.m.
Houston City Hall Reflecting Pool

Atlanta, GA
Georgia Rally For The Public Option
Thursday, September 3rd
12:00 p.m.
Georgia State Capitol

Little Rock, AR
Health Care Can't Wait Rally
Monday, September 7th
11:00 a.m.
Governor's Mansion


3. Organizing for America Events

Your local OFA office is working hard to make these events and others a success, by calling area volunteers, encouraging folks to contact their Congresspeople, and collecting petitions in support of President Obama's plan. Find an event near you and make a real impact in our fight for real health care reform. Search for an event near you!

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HEALTH CARE REFORM CANNOT WAIT.

If we don't succeed at health care reform, we won't have another chance for perhaps 20 years. As a result, too many Americans will die from lack of access to care.

This is too important for each of us not to get involved.

So put on your walking shoes, your hat and your sunscreen. Make a sign, grab a bullhorn, or bring a friend, and do your part to help bring real health care reform.

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Got photos, videos from local events? Send them to rallyreport(at)gmail.com and look for your smiling (or angry) faces in an upcoming edition of Netroots for Healthcare Rally Report!
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