Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]

December 9, 2019 at 11:53 PM

Last update, I swear

In just 16 hours one of our very own nurses — NNU President Jean Ross — will be testifying to Congress on behalf of Medicare for All. It’s a pivotal moment in our years-long fight and a chance to convince even more Representatives to join us. This will be my last email before the big hearing t…

See More from Jasmine Ruddy

  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]

December 7, 2019 at 12:15 AM

It worked

We just got word that our pressure campaign WORKED: An NNU nurse will officially be invited to testify on behalf of Medicare for All. Yes, it’s me again. And I know it's late. But I have another huge update about next week’s House hearing, and it’s the best one yet. We just got word that our …

See More from Jasmine Ruddy

  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]

December 4, 2019 at 11:59 PM

We have a great update for you, re: Rep. Eshoo

Hundreds of you have made calls to Rep. Eshoo’s office. Thanks to you, her staff are now saying they’re strongly considering allowing an NNU nurse to be a witness in the hearing. Super quick and big update on our email from this morning (which you can read in full below): Hundreds of you have …

See More from Jasmine Ruddy

  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]

December 4, 2019 at 6:11 PM

Huge news

We just received major news. After months of pressure from activists around the country, the powerful House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee has announced it will be holding a hearing next Tuesday. We just received major news: after months of pressure from activists around the countr…

See More from Jasmine Ruddy

  Max Cotterill · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 10:16 PM

Fighting dirty

Big Pharma and the insurance industry have always fought dirty. They flood the airwaves with deceptive ads and spend hundreds of millions a year on legalized bribery in Congress. Now they’ve been caught ghostwriting op-eds for elected officials. Big Pharma and the insurance industry have alw…

See More from Max Cotterill

  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]

November 28, 2019 at 6:20 PM

“Democratic leaders are sounding increasingly vocal alarms”

We’re grateful for a lot of things: Nurses, caregivers, patients and patient advocates, activists, political leaders with a backbone, and YOU (just to name a few). We’re NOT so grateful for things like Big Pharma, the health insurance industry, health care lobbyists, and this hit piece: We’re…

See More from Jasmine Ruddy

  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]

November 27, 2019 at 7:32 PM

This is how we win Medicare for All on Thanksgiving

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. Turkey, mashed potatoes, and arguing politics with your family: the holidays are just around the corner! Bu…

See More from Jasmine Ruddy

  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]

November 21, 2019 at 4:06 AM

Debate Night update: Medicare for All under attack

Only an hour into the debate, Medicare for All came under intense attack by some on the stage. Only an hour into the debate, Medicare for All came under intense attack by some on the stage. “The vast majority of Democrats do not support Medicare for All,” they said. “160 million people like t…

See More from Jasmine Ruddy

  National Nurses United · [email protected]

November 13, 2019 at 12:41 AM

A big announcement

This morning, National Nurses United announced our endorsement of Bernie Sanders for the Democratic Party presidential nomination. This morning, National Nurses United announced our endorsement of Bernie Sanders for the Democratic Party presidential nomination. Take a moment to share our anno…

See More from National Nurses United

  Nurses' Campaign · [email protected]

November 12, 2019 at 7:27 PM

Rebecca’s video

We wanted to share this new video of ours real quick. It’s from Rebecca Wood — a health care advocate, mother, and dear friend — and her daughter, Charlie. We wanted to share this new video of ours real quick. It’s from Rebecca Wood — a health care advocate, mother, and dear friend — and her…

See More from Nurses' Campaign

  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]

November 8, 2019 at 7:25 PM

5,500 signatures, 500 calls made, 700 attendees

In just a moment, I’m going to ask you to sign up to get involved at a future organizing event for Medicare for All. In just a moment, I’m going to ask you to sign up to get involved at a future organizing event for Medicare for All. But first, I want to talk real quickly about the huge rally…

See More from Jasmine Ruddy

  Max Cotterill · [email protected]

November 5, 2019 at 10:02 PM

“I’m not a big fan of Medicare for All”

On Friday, one day before our scheduled rally in her home district, Speaker Nancy Pelosi decided to weigh in on the issue: “I’m not a big fan of Medicare for All.” On Friday, one day before our scheduled rally in her home district, Speaker Nancy Pelosi decided to weigh in on the issue: "I’m …

See More from Max Cotterill

  Nurses' Campaign · [email protected]

November 2, 2019 at 5:29 PM

Bonnie featured in Ady's latest video

Ady Barkan just released his 7th and final video in the Uncovered series — and our very own National Director, Bonnie Castillo, is the featured guest. we have a great update for you. Ady Barkan just released his 7th and final video in the Uncovered series — and our very own Executive Director,…

See More from Nurses' Campaign

  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]

November 1, 2019 at 7:06 PM

This is it

This is it. Our big Medicare for All day of action is TOMORROW. I’ve been talking about it all month, so this’ll be short: This is it. Our big Medicare for All day of action is TOMORROW. I’ve been talking about it all month, so this’ll be short: Our goal is to apply pressure on Speaker Nancy …

See More from Jasmine Ruddy

  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]

October 29, 2019 at 7:41 PM

One of our biggest events of the year

As you know, this rally is a big deal. Not only is it a chance to show how powerful our movement is, but it’s a chance to ask Speaker Pelosi — in her own backyard — to move H.R. 1384 forward. It’s a real busy week for us. Our massive Medicare for All rally is just four days away, so I’m afrai…

See More from Jasmine Ruddy

  National Nurses United / California Nurses Association · [email protected]

October 24, 2019 at 2:32 PM

Betrayal

Political courage is the exact opposite of what Gov. Gavin Newsom displayed last week when he vetoed a modest bill that would require hospitals to provide more advance warning before closing. Political courage is what happens when someone acts on their principles rather than give in to the p…

See More from National Nurses United / California Nurses Association

  Nurses' Campaign · [email protected]

October 21, 2019 at 8:09 PM

Some exciting news

This is a pivotal moment for us. And I want to make sure that everyone has a chance to build our momentum, regardless of whether they’re in California or can attend the event. I wanted to make sure you saw the exciting news, Folks: In less than two weeks — on Saturday, November 2nd — Natio…

See More from Nurses' Campaign

  Max Cotterill · [email protected]

October 16, 2019 at 8:21 PM

Call your member of Congress about drug pricing today

House leadership plans to move H.R. 3 forward next week, so we need you to call now. Simply visit this page, fill out the form, and follow the instructions to call your Rep. (We even give you a script too!) Hi There. Does the name “Mylan” ring a bell? It should. They’re one of the world’s larg…

See More from Max Cotterill

  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]

October 14, 2019 at 10:03 PM

This. Is. Huge.

On Saturday, November 2, National Nurses United is hosting a MASSIVE rally in San Francisco to demonstrate the strength of the Medicare for All movement and call on Nancy Pelosi to move forward H.R. 1384, the Medicare for All Act of 2019. I have some great news For You: On Saturday, November 2…

See More from Jasmine Ruddy

  Max Cotterill · [email protected]

October 10, 2019 at 7:12 PM

The strike continues

This past Monday, National Nurses United was proud to join devoted UAW members on the picket line in Memphis. And I wanted to take a moment to explain why this issue is so important. Hey There. I’m Max — an organizer for the Nurses’ Medicare for All campaign. This past Monday, National Nurses …

See More from Max Cotterill

  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]

October 2, 2019 at 11:26 PM

One of our biggest national strategy calls ever

A few thousand of you tuned in last week — many for the first time — and a majority signed up to host a crucial Medicare for All event. Hey, I wanted to say thank you: We just held one of our biggest national strategy calls ever. A few thousand of you tuned in last week — many for the first t…

See More from Jasmine Ruddy

  Nurses' Campaign · [email protected]

September 24, 2019 at 9:05 PM

Medicare for All...

Is a basic human right, not a privilege. Sign your name today if you agree. ...is a basic human right, not a privilege. Sign your name if you agree » Paid for by National Nurses United Email us: [email protected] This email was sent to [email protected]. Email is the most impor…

See More from Nurses' Campaign

  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]

September 23, 2019 at 9:49 PM

Big update, re: Wednesday’s national call

We just had a beyond-spectacular month of organizing during the August Congressional Recess, and judging by the thousands who’ve RSVP’ed for this call so far, it’s clear the enthusiasm hasn’t gone anywhere. We just got word that Ady Barkan will be joining our national call with a recorded mess…

See More from Jasmine Ruddy

  Nurses' Campaign · [email protected]

September 22, 2019 at 4:32 PM

GM just proved why we need MFA

Right now nearly 50,000 U.S. auto workers with United Auto Workers (UAW) are now on strike. It is one of the largest strikes in the U.S. in over a decade. And we’re committed to fighting alongside them every step of the way. Right now nearly 50,000 U.S. auto workers with United Auto Workers (…

See More from Nurses' Campaign

  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]

September 21, 2019 at 8:44 PM

Next wednesday

2019 has been a historic year so far. We’ve won 119 cosponsors for Medicare for All in the House, and earned three huge Congressional hearings in the Rules, Budget, and Ways & Means committees. But we won’t rest until we win even more. I have great news, friends. In case…

See More from Jasmine Ruddy

  Nurses' Campaign To Win Medicare For All · [email protected]

September 20, 2019 at 6:13 PM

Reading your stories...

We’re reading the responses to our new supporter survey, and they illustrate just some of the ways our broken health care system is failing people left and right: We’re reading the responses to our new supporter survey, and they illustrate just some of the ways our broken health care system i…

See More from Nurses' Campaign To Win Medicare For All

  Nurses' Campaign · [email protected]

September 17, 2019 at 3:31 PM

Big Pharma is spending millions

While 70% of people in the United States — including 85% of Democrats — support Medicare for All, Democratic leaders in the House refuse to hold a hearing in the Energy & Commerce committee, and there are still some key Democrats who are even refusing to cosponsor. Big Pharma is spending …

See More from Nurses' Campaign

  Nurses' Campaign to Win Medicare for All · [email protected]

September 12, 2019 at 3:33 PM

Join NNU organizers for our next National Call

On September 25, we’ll be holding our next national call to recap our work these past few months and chart out the path forward. This is a crucial opportunity to build on the momentum we’ve generated so far in 2019, and reflect on recent successes. Friend, It’s been a hist…

See More from Nurses' Campaign to Win Medicare for All

  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]

September 10, 2019 at 6:51 PM

Huge day of action today

Will you take a few minutes today to CALL Rep. Pallone’s office and demand that he hold a Medicare for All hearing in the Energy & Commerce Committee? Hey there, Last month, Chair of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ), revealed his t…

See More from Jasmine Ruddy

  Nurses' Campaign to Win Medicare for All · [email protected]

September 5, 2019 at 5:27 PM

Maybe our biggest cosponsor yet

After months of pressure, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries has become the second highest-ranking Democrat in the House to co-sponsor Medicare for All. Here’s how we did it: This is huge, folks. After months of pressure, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries has become the second highest-ranking Democra…

See More from Nurses' Campaign to Win Medicare for All

  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]

September 2, 2019 at 6:59 PM

Historic

Celebrate this Labor Day by telling Congress to listen to the people and support Medicare for All. More than 70% of Americans support the legislation — it’s time more members of Congress support it too. Friends, For decades, the labor movement has been on the frontlines of…

See More from Jasmine Ruddy

  Jasmine Ruddy · [email protected]

August 24, 2019 at 5:37 PM

Burying his head in the sand

We can’t let these elected officials continue to plug their ears about Medicare for All. The people are ready, and, together, we’ll prove it. Friends, At a town hall last week, Chair of the powerful Energy & Commerce Committee, Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) was confronte…

See More from Jasmine Ruddy

  Nurses' Campaign to Win Medicare for All · [email protected]

August 18, 2019 at 5:56 PM

This anti-MFA group is crumbling

Our opponents won’t rest. In fact, they’ll likely spend even more money to peddle fear and propaganda against Medicare for All. It’s on all of us to combat them with grassroots organizing like we always have. Friends, Since last summer, the Partnership for America’s Heal…

See More from Nurses' Campaign to Win Medicare for All

  Nurses' Campaign to Win Medicare for All · [email protected]

August 14, 2019 at 11:03 PM

[Update] People’s Assemblies are a huge success

We’re halfway through the August Recess and our People’s Assemblies have been a HUGE hit. So far, we’ve held over 50 events in 24 states, with more to come! And more than 1,000 people have been signing up to be a part of it. Take a look: Friends, We’re halfway through th…

See More from Nurses' Campaign to Win Medicare for All

  Jasmine Ruddy, NNU · [email protected]

August 13, 2019 at 4:54 PM

Add your name today and join us in demanding that ABC host a real, fully dedicated health care debate

We’ve had two presidential debates so far. And while I’m thrilled at how much attention Medicare for All has received, the current scattershot format isn’t cutting it. Friends, We’ve had two presidential debates so far. And while I’m thrilled at how much attention Medicare…

See More from Jasmine Ruddy, NNU

  Nurses’ Campaign to Win Medicare for All · [email protected]

August 12, 2019 at 5:28 PM

Tragic. Heartbreaking. Infuriating.

We are sickened and angered. We all should be. These aren’t the first patients to be brutalized by this health care system, and unless we do something to change it, they won’t be the last. Friends, On Friday, a couple in Ferndale, Washington was found dead in their apartm…

See More from Nurses’ Campaign to Win Medicare for All

  NNU Medicare for All Team · [email protected]

July 31, 2019 at 8:51 PM

Did you see the debate

Medicare for All was once again the centerpiece of the Democratic debate last night. But if we’re being honest, it was a little messy. The moderators let the discussion run wild, and a whole lot of corporate-funded talking points got blended in. Hey friends, Medicare for A…

See More from NNU Medicare for All Team

  Jasmine Ruddy, NNU · [email protected]

July 30, 2019 at 8:37 PM

Medicare

54 years ago today, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare into law. Faced with the reality that 56% of seniors lacked health care, he proposed an ambitious and historic plan to cover every single senior in America. And he won. Friends, 54 years ago today, President…

See More from Jasmine Ruddy, NNU

  National Nurses United · [email protected]

July 16, 2019 at 9:39 PM

Your invitation

Since 2009, Johns Hopkins Hospital has filed more than 2,400 lawsuits in pursuit of medical debt from their patients. They’ve garnished wages, aggressively targeted low-income families, and have even drained bank accounts. Friends, Since 2009, Johns Hopkins Hospital has fi…

See More from National Nurses United

  Jasmine Ruddy, NNU · [email protected]

July 13, 2019 at 7:15 PM

116, 117, 118

Medicare for All just picked up not one, not two, but THREE new co-sponsors in the House, bringing our total to 118. And it’s all thanks to your critical organizing work. I have big news, Medicare for All just picked up not one, not two, but THREE new co-sponsors in the …

See More from Jasmine Ruddy, NNU

  RN Organizing Committee, Johns Hopkins Hospital · [email protected]

July 12, 2019 at 5:47 PM

Injustice at Johns Hopkins Hospital

We are nurses at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. We’re writing to you today to shine a light on the immoral and unjust practices that our hospital regularly engages in, and what we can do to stop it. Friends, We are nurses at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. We’…

See More from RN Organizing Committee, Johns Hopkins Hospital

  NNU Organizing Team · [email protected]

July 11, 2019 at 4:59 PM

Heads in the sand

The #1 way to convince Congress to support Medicare for All is by confronting them, face to face, with the real consequences of their actions. I wanted to make sure you saw this, friends. We’re trying to collect real stories from real people all over the country about thei…

See More from NNU Organizing Team

  National Nurses United · [email protected]

July 5, 2019 at 8:27 PM

Elevating real stories from real people

This is a big opportunity to build on the historic momentum behind Medicare for All, and put even more pressure on Congress. Hi friends, For decades, our country’s broken health care system has drained our savings accounts, saddled our families with insurmountable debt, k…

See More from National Nurses United