There are many ways to reach the public with your message about National Improved Medicare for All and the HOPE campaign.
Hold a teach-in at a local gathering spot, library, church or community organization. Invite a speaker. Physicians for a National Health Program has a speakers bureau. Click here for more information.
Show a film and follow that with a discussion. Here are some recommended movies:
Off the Table – A film for labor
Off the Table. The Case for HR 676 from johnricefilms on Vimeo.
Fix It Healthcare movie trailer from Thomas Marko on Vimeo.
Make sure that you have a sign-in sheet for people who attend so that you can keep in touch with them for future meetings and events. Download a sign-in sheet here:
Hold a post card and letter writing event. Click here for simple instructions for reaching your members of Congress through snail mail.
Leafleting is a great way to reach a lot of people in a short period of time. Attend events where people are gathered such as a farmer’s market or stand outside a highly-trafficked area such as a train station and hand out informative leaflets. Here is a sample leaflet:
Visibility actions are another way to reach a lot of people. Find a highway overpass that has a sidewalk and hold a deer net banner (click here for simple instructions to make one) during a high traffic time. Deer net banners are safer than hanging a banner over the edge, Or find a safe median and hold signs there or a large banner during a high traffic time. Keep your message simple so that drivers can read it.
