Grassroots political action

Today's single payer post: Letters to the Editor

The Wichita Eagle has a letter to the editor about the alleged evils of single payer. If we are to win this fight, we need to write our own letters to the editor. You can tie your letter to a local candidate who supports single payer, or find some other hook.

Letters to the editor are one of the most popular sections of any newspaper. They are closely studied by both politicians and their press secretaries.

Letters to the Editor are a baromator of reader interest, so even if your letter is not printed, there is a good chance of influencing future news coverage.

Today's single payer post: health insurance is not healthcare

Except for Dennis Kucinich, none of the Presidential candidates proposed universal health care. All the rest offered various ways to extend health insurance.

Health insurance is not healthcare  Read more 

Darcy Burner and Friends have a plan

And they aren’t afraid to talk about it.

We have a lot of problems, and no shortage of criticism. What we don’t have and need more of are positive, affirmative plans for action, ways to reverse the damage done and start building a sustainable and equitable future.

This is a start.  Read more