Turkey, mashed potatoes, and arguing politics with your family: the holidays are just around the corner! But the truth is, talking about politics doesn’t necessarily have to get heated.

We know the vast majority of people are unhappy with our hugely expensive, profit-driven health care system. And, as full-time organizers, we also know that when we share stories about this system and talk about how unjust it is — rather than argue in circles or shame those who disagree — we can make a much more persuasive argument for Medicare for All.

So in that spirit, we made a nifty web tool that you can use to practice these discussions BEFORE the holidays. By the time Thanksgiving dinner rolls around, you’ll be equipped with all the best tips and tricks to turn those tense political debates into an opportunity to win your family over to support Medicare for All.

Take a few minutes to go through a practice discussion about Medicare for All with our Medicare for All Bot. The program will teach you how to react to a variety of situations and prepare you for whatever the dinner table gauntlet might throw your way.

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My favorite part about this tool is that it’s TRULY built off our tried and tested Canvass Response Cycle. That’s the guidebook all of our amazing organizers and volunteers use when out knocking on doors, talking face to face with people to build support for Medicare for All.

And I’m telling you, it really works. Think about the average discourse you see on a daily basis. It probably involves some highly-paid talking head on TV mocking and insulting anyone who disagrees with them.

But for ordinary people (not the corporate media), they connect with politics on an emotional and personal level. Almost all of us have been betrayed by the insurance industry, Big Pharma, and the current health care system. Sharing stories of those experiences will always be more powerful and effective than just rattling off stats and talking points.

That’s why we built this tool. And I really hope you’ll check it out and put it to good use. I promise — table by table, plate by plate — we will slowly but surely grow this Medicare for All movement.

Thank you for everything, Friend. And a big happy holidays from everyone at NNU to you and yours.

In solidarity,

Jasmine Ruddy
Nurses' Campaign to Win Medicare for All

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