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By Elaine Branjord and Nancy Spillane Colorado’s Sen. Michael Bennet urged folks at town halls this month to “hammer” senators with calls, emails, and letters to kill the American Health Care Act (AHCA). Bennet also said any health care bill … Continue reading →

by Lyn Gullette, Campaign Coordinator Hang tough. Those of us who want everyone to have health care are being tested by the national shifting winds. We need a system that takes responsibility for access to health care for everyone, for … Continue reading →

Routt County has seen a surge in local health care activism thanks to a group of about 20 Steamboat Springs’ residents. They call themselves the Yampa Valley Health Care Action Group. The group has published 34 letters about health care … Continue reading →

For Immediate Release: April 24, 2017 Federal Lawsuit Challenges Amendment 71 as unconstitutional Complaint: Increased requirements for citizens to make the state ballot defy First and 14th Amendments Denver— Attorney Ralph Ogden filed a complaint today in Federal court challenging … Continue reading →

Foundation Statement Regarding the Complaint that Amendment 71 Is Unconstitutional By Ivan J. Miller, Ph.D., Executive Director 4.24.17 The Colorado Foundation for Universal Health Care is proud to host the press conference announcing Ralph Ogden’s lawsuit asking the Federal Court … Continue reading →

The way to get to universal health care is called a movement. Amendment 69 showed the possibility that state-based plans could achieve universal health care one state at a time. The Affordable Care Act put two things front and center: … Continue reading →

While still brushing off the dust from the ColoradoCare Amendment 69 campaign in 2016, Coloradans are ready to get back in the saddle. With the uncertain future of the ACA, it is imperative that we be ready to create a … Continue reading →

Today in our country, we are in a fight for our healthcare. Current congressional proposals would force millions of people to lose their insurance coverage. With regulations being pulled, those who will have coverage may see the return of private … Continue reading →

by Lyn Gullette The American Health Care Act (AHCA, Trumpcare) is NOT a health care act. It’s a tax bill. It takes tax money from seniors, from those with disabilities, and from those who aren’t paid a decent living wage, … Continue reading →

by Virginia Gebhart Representatives Mike Foote and Jonathon Singer, and Senator Matt Jones sponsored East Boulder County Day at the Capitol on Mar 10. Constituents spent an interesting day visiting the House and Senate floors to observe debate and votes … Continue reading →

by Frank White Universal health care backers in New Mexico got further than they’ve ever been in the recently concluded legislative session, and they may have the Trump Administration to partially thank. “What’s happening in Washington was really positive and … Continue reading →

by Barbara Tidd A group of about 20 gathered in the crisp, cold morning of Feb. 24 in Alamosa holding signs and chanting slogans for health care for all. While they stood in front of District 3 Representative Scott Tipton’s … Continue reading →

Instead, new GOP plan aims to deny care, make the rich richer Unless you’re a health insurance company CEO or stockholder or extremely wealthy, the new Republican-led plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act will mean you’ll pay … Continue reading →

Fair Price for Medications Pledge Congressional pledge to vote to legalize Canadian imports Click here to sign the petition asking Colorado Senators Cory Gardner and Michael Bennet to sign this pledge. I pledge to stand up for Coloradans and stand … Continue reading →