Yesterday, Progressive Future's Political Director Brad Martin attended HCAN's rally for health care in Washington, D.C. Check out some great photos and see Brad's update on the rally below:
Thousands of health care activists rallied in Washington DC today, calling on Congress to join President Obama in passing real health care reform in 2009 and to push through a public health care option that will increase competition and cut costs for families, communities and state governments.
Estimates put the crowd at over 10,000, overflowing upper Senate Park, with huge crowds from labor and the social justice community turning out to hear from doctors and patients, celebrities and community organizers, Democratic lawmakers and union leaders – all calling for high quality, affordable health care for all.
After repeated pleas to not let the specials interest and health insurance lobby derail real reform, participants jumped into action – attending town hall meetings with lawmakers, and dropping by Congressional offices to make their voices heard.
The day was a proud accomplishment for the Health Care for America Now Coalition (HCAN - Progressive Future is proud to be an active member) and was powerful, important next step in passing health care reform in 2009.
To see more pictures from the HCAN rally, click here.
