SiCKO Kicks Off a Week of Health Care Events at the DNC in Denver

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Democratic National Convention
Health Care Events: August 23 - 28, 2008


Access to heath care needs to be a priority for all political parties
HCAC will be glad to report access to health care events at the conventions of all political parties. The 2008 Democratic National Convention, held in Denver, Colorado - August 25 - 28, 2008 will offer many opportunities to network with other people advocating for single-payer universal health care.
PDA @ DNC Denver Planning Meetings
Tuesday 7/29 - Ford Warren Library (2825 High St. at E. 28th Ave) - 6-8 PM
Tuesday 8/5 - Blair Caldwell Library (2401 Welton Street) - 6-8 PM
Sunday 8/10 - Panera’s (1350 Grant St.) - 2-4 PM
Tuesday 8/19 - Ford Warren Library (2825 High St. at E. 28th Ave) - 6-8 PM
SATURDAY Afternoon, August 23, 2008
Mitzi
Cagle
Event Location: Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St.
Time: 1:30 - 4:30 pm Film "SICKO" - discussion facilitated by Donna Smith
Mercury Cafe Calendar

SUNDAY Night - August 24, 2008

"Progressive Cental" Volunteer Coordination Meeting
Who: Volunteers for the Presbyterian Church Events
When: Sunday, August 24 - 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Where: Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman St
Funk The War - Dance for Peace Parade

Who: PDA - Healthcare Not Warfare
Where: PDA portion starts from the Presbyterian Church, 1600
Where: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Welcome Event - "Progressive Central" ($15)
Location: Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman St
Time: 8:00 - 10:00 PM
Information Flyer (PDF)


MONDAY - August 25, 2008

Healthcare NOT Warfare
Location: Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman St
Time: Doors open at 10 AM
Information Flyer (PDF)
10:00 - 10:30 AM Stephen Zunes, Prof. of Politics and Intl. Studies (USF)


11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: The Nation Conversations Series:
Healthcare, Aids, and Africa. Moderated by author John Nichols with Rep. Barbara Lee, Rep. John Conyers (MI) and Richard Kim.


12:30 - 1:00 PM: Lunch (order ahead of time as part of week-long package)

1:00 - 2:05 PM: Healthcare Panel: Healthcare NOT Warfare campaign
Co-chairs Norman Solomon, Donna Smith, founder, American Patients for Universal Healthcare; Dr. Rocky White, Health Care for All Colorado, Marilyn Albert, RN, CNA/ NNOC and Rep. John Conyers.


2:10 - 3:15 PM: NOT Warfare Panel.
Rep. Lynn Woolsey, Co-chair CPC, Norman Solomon. Kathleen Snyder, Gold Star Mom.


3:15 - 4:00: Q & A, Closing Comments

4:00 - 5:00 PM Community Conversation with "Be the Change."
Join in a discussion on healthcare and ending war.
TUESDAY - Aug. 26, 2008
Media Reform and Election Protection
Location: Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman St
Time: Doors open at 10 AM
HR 676 - The United States National Health Insurance Act - Reception
Location: Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th Street, Denver, CO, The Four Seasons Ballroom 1
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Information Flyer (PDF)

Join supporters of and advocates for a “single-payer� health care system for drinks, appetizers and live music.
Rose Ann DeMoro, Executive Director, California Nurses Association / National Nurse Organizing Committee (NNOC)
Dr. Quentin Young, National Coordinator, Physicians for a National Health Program
Greg Junemann, Chair of H.R. 676 Labor Caucus and President
IFPTE Leaders of the Congressional H.R. 676 Caucus
Michael Moore (invited)
WEDNESDAY - August 27, 2008
Economic Justice and Global Warming
Location: Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman St
Time: Doors open at 10 AM
Major Healthcare Rally and March to DNC convention.

Who: Healthcare United and Health Care For All Colorado
When: Wednesday August 27, Gather around 4:30 - for rally and march
Where: Sunken Garden Park 8th and Speer Blvd.

Major rally & parade on the DNC in support of Real Healthcare Reform !!
Music, speakers, tents, child care, chants, banners, medical test and more Booth set beginning at noon.

Healthcare Workers bring scrubs

For more information: March Information Flyer
Contact - Brenda VonStar 303-548-4600 [e-mail]

THURSDAY, Aug. 28, 2008
Constitutional Law & Congress and PDA Onward from Denver
Location: Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman St
Time: Doors open at 10 AM
Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman St

Resources
www.DemConvention.com
The Democratic National Convention Committee unveiled its website for the 2008 Democratic Convention in Denver. The website provides up-to-date information on the convention, which will be held from August 25-28, 2008.


Progressive Democrats of America - DNC Events webpage
The center of the PDA activities will be located in the heart of Denver at the Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80203. PDA national and PDA Colorado team led by Evi Klett and Elise Hudson have been working for the last two months on the events.