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Living with Cancer, Dying with Insurance

Wed, 08/12/2009 - 12:13
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I am reposting a blog entry here from my friend Kelly Cuvar, who is a grassroots activist for health care. She has organized several events in NYC with members of APA for Progress.

Kelly is also trying to maintain continuous insurance coverage in Brooklyn, NY.

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A very long month ago, I woke up in my sunny Brooklyn apartment with this thought:  I am going to die.

The next thought was no less comforting:  I am dying.


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10,000 Strong for Healthcare Reform in DC

Tue, 07/07/2009 - 12:53

Pedestrians passing by Union Square Park early on Thursday morning a week and a half ago would have noticed three buses idling on the north side of the park. Gathering outside were 140 New Yorkers, from 13 year old Danielle Curre to retired animator Ron Crawford. They held handmade signs and wore small blue buttons.


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5 Actions You Can Take on Health Care

Mon, 06/01/2009 - 19:37
The next two months are a critical time for the health care movement. In fact, this summer may be the most important moment in a generation. For the first time in years, we have a President committed to reform - with enough popularity to pull it off -  a Democratic Congress - and the political will of the American people.

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