I’m Alexandra Rojas, the Executive Director of Justice Democrats.
A few months ago, there was a CNN headline that said “400,000 more children are uninsured since Trump took office.” It made me sick. It still makes me sick.
We live in the wealthiest country in the world. While pharma and insurance CEOs reap record profits, millions of Americans are driven into debt over medical bills.
It doesn’t have to be this way. In recent years, we’ve seen explosive support all across the country calling for an end to this broken, corrupt system. The people are saying — loudly and clearly — that we want Medicare for All. And in order to win it, we’ll need to take the fight to the corporate interests’ doorstep.
That’s why I’m so proud to join these powerful organizers from the Nurses’ Campaign, Sunrise Movement, and others on tomorrow’s huge National Strategy Call. I want to talk with all of you directly about how grassroots organizing can — and will — win.
If you’ve already signed up, THANK YOU. All I ask is that you make sure you try to invite as many of your friends and peers as possible!
Health care is a human right. But for decades, lobbyists, executives, and operatives all throughout the pharma and insurance industries have made it their sole mission to deny millions of people the care they need.
They’ve spent billions over the years on lobbying in the halls of Congress. They fund deceptive think tanks. They flood the airwaves from coast to coast with fear mongering and attack ads. It’s a full-fledged machine designed to keep the public in the dark. And for a time, it worked.
But I’m pleased to say that their time is coming to an end. Thanks to grassroots organizing — the type of organizing that we’re going to map out tomorrow night — we’ve slowly pushed the needle on Medicare for All. Today, it’s supported by the majority of Americans, including 119 members of the House.
That’s because of you. Because of us. And tomorrow night, we’re going to work together to build upon that historic momentum. Please RSVP here to join us. All you need is a working telephone or computer to participate.
Thank you for everything that you’re doing to power our movement. I know we can win.
In solidarity,
Alexandra Rojas
Executive Director
Justice Democrats