Historically Celebrated Underground Railroad and Civil Rights Church
Organizers:
Brigitte Marti and Dr. Margaret Flowers, Physicians for a National Health Program, Maryland www.md.pnhp.org, and HealthCare Now! Of Maryland www.mdsinglepayer.org
12-Month Action Plan:
Utilize 'Health Care Is A Human Right' HCH Banner - Rallies, Marches
Draft and Promote Single Payer Legislation at State Level
Lobby and Promote Single Payer Legislation at Federal Level - i.e. HR 676 and S 703
Join Creative Single Payer Coalition-Building, Education, and Actions Nationwide
Build Membership of Maryland Coalition for Health Security
Outstanding Guest Speakers:
Dr. Joshuah Sharfstein, PNHP member, (former) Baltimore City Health Commissioner
Wendy Hess, Attorney, Public Justice Center
Robert Haas, Poet, Writers' Workshop, Health Care for the Homeless, Baltimore
James Crawford, Award-Winning Advocate, B'more Housing for All
Adrienne Breidenstine, MSW, Health Policy Organizer, National Health Care for the Homeless Council, National Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Dave Harding, President, ASME Local, 1535, Baltimore City
Delegate Jill Carter, Maryland State Delegate, Baltimore City
Tasha Coleman, NAAP National Health Coordinator, Washington, D.C.
Joyce Lewis, Poet, Writers' Workshop, Health Care for the Homeless, Baltimore
Thomas L.A. Andrews/Michael Grant, Poets, Writers' Group, Health Care for the Homeless, Baltimore
Video by:
Bill Hughes (writer, filmmaker)
www.youtube.com/user/liamh2
Video is 53 minutes long, downloads easily (ads are very brief)
Baltimore Rally and Vigil:
Health Security for All!!