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SUMMARY:Commission Meeting - Opportunity for Public Comment
DESCRIPTION:Attend the Universal Health Care Commission meeting (virtual and in-person in Olympia options available) and make your voice heard by making a 60-90 second comment. Share your story for why you want single-payer healthcare and why it needs to happen now. \nThis is the committee that Washington state legislators look to for guidance about the potential of state-wide universal healthcare and if and how to make it happen. By pressing upon the committee the importance and urgency of this\, we have a better chance of making legislators listen. \nEven just attending to watch the meeting\, even virtually\, pumps up our numbers and shows the commission that there are a lot of people that want to see this happen and are watching. \nCheck out this info on how to join here. \nHow to make a public comment at the meeting:  Sign up in advance by sending an email to hcauniversalhcc@hca.wa.gov by Wednesday afternoon. Email them telling them you want to make a public comment at the UHCC meeting on 12/11 and give them your full name. Sometimes they also allow people to raise their hands if there is time available at the meeting. Check out this info sheet about making comment here. \nWhat to comment: \n\nSpeak to what you are passionate about.\nYour experience with costs\, with service access\, with service limitations.\nSpeak to medical bankruptcy\, to equity\, to well being.\nSpeak to the urgency that the Commission gets to the completion of its work because people in the state are hurting\, especially now\, with federal cuts.\nYou are bringing a human experience into the room.  If you want to speak about the agenda\, you could (for example) say that they should see their proposed 2026 work plan\, not as aspirational\, but as a commitment to deliverables\, and to meet as often as is needed to get the job done.\nYou might want to start your comment with\, “I support single payer health care because….” and/or “I hope you will work with urgency because….”\nIt’s great to say\, “I volunteer with Whole Washington” (it gets our name out there) but saying “I speak on behalf of Whole Washington” requires board/staff review.\n90 seconds isn’t long\, so focus on making one clear short point.\n\nSpread the word:
URL:https://wholewashington.org/event/commission-meeting-opportunity-for-public-comment/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Legislative Lobby Event,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T113000
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SUMMARY:Health Trust or Bust Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a planning meeting for our Health Trust or Bust in Olympia event! \nAt the beginning of the legislative session in January we will be showing up in front of the Capitol to get the message across that we want universal healthcare now. \nSuch a coordinated event takes planning\, so come to our first dedicated planning meeting to kick us off and create a robust event. \nRSVP using the form to receive the Zoom link: \n \n\nSpread the word:
URL:https://wholewashington.org/event/health-trust-or-bust-planning-meeting/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Legislative Lobby Event,Online,Team Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260106T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260106T000609Z
CREATED:20251216T000706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T000609Z
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SUMMARY:Tacoma - WA Legislative Preview Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join other Whole Washington volunteers in attending the Washington State Legislative Preview\, a panel discussion about what party leaders are planning on focusing on during the upcoming session in Olympia. \nThis is a free event but tickets are required. For more information about the event and a link to reserve tickets\, go here. \nSeveral volunteers have already started arranging carpools. Sign up for a ride or volunteer your car here. \n  \nSpread the word:
URL:https://wholewashington.org/event/wa-legislative-preview-panel/
LOCATION:University of Pudget Sound\, 1500 N. Warner St.\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98416
CATEGORIES:Legislative Lobby Event,Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260109T025250Z
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SUMMARY:Olympia Rally Event - Health Trust or Bust
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first day of the legislative session! We want to show up and make an impact with our presence. \nBy showing up on their doorstep on the first day of the session\, we show legislators that we want universal healthcare\, we want it now\, and we’re there to make it happen. \nWe want to encourage legislators to work with us to pass our Washington Health Trust bill and get the care to the people that we all need. \nThere’s no more time for kicking the single-payer healthcare can down the road. \nSign up to wave signs outside the building\, or join our legislative team by taking meetings with legislators and talking with them directly. \nNeed a ride or wanting to create your own carpool? Organize sharing rides here. \nRSVP:\n \n\nSpread the word:
URL:https://wholewashington.org/event/olympia-rally-event-health-trust-or-bust/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Legislative Lobby Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260126T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260118T003532Z
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SUMMARY:Balance Our Tax Code - Progressive Revenue Lobby Day
DESCRIPTION:Our friends at Balance Our Tax Code will be at the Capitol steps on 1/26 lobbying for progressive revenue\, a vital step in funding universal healthcare in our state. \nMore information from BOTC here. \nRSVP with BOTC here. \nSpread the word:
URL:https://wholewashington.org/event/balance-our-tax-code-progressive-revenue-lobby-day/
LOCATION:North Capitol Steps\, 416 Sid Snyder Ave SW\,\, Olympia\, WA\, 98504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legislative Lobby Event,Rallies, Protests and Marches
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T080000
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DTSTAMP:20260128T021535Z
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SUMMARY:OLYMPIA: Let's Pack the Senate Hearing Room
DESCRIPTION:SB 5947 and SJR 8206 have advanced to a hearing with the Senate Health and Long Term Care Committee! \nLet’s make a show of support.\nIt’s early – 8 AM- but there’s nothing like the smell of Universal Healthcare in the morning! \n\nNo signs permitted\nWear Whole Washington T-shirts and pins if you have them!\nWe’ll meet outside the JA Cherberg building between 7:30 and 7:45\, and enter together.\n\nCarpool Coordination\nUse the Group Carpool App here! \nPlease RSVP below\n \n\nSpread the word:
URL:https://wholewashington.org/event/olympia-lets-pack-the-senate-hearing-room/
LOCATION:JA Cherberg Building – Senate Room 4\, 304 15th Ave SW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501
CATEGORIES:Legislative Lobby Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260118T004346Z
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SUMMARY:Washington Federation of State Employees - Union Coalition Rally for Revenue
DESCRIPTION:Our friends at Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) are joining a broad coalition of unions calling for fair\, progressive revenue to protect jobs\, strengthen public services\, and ensure a Washington for all–not just the rich. This is a vital step for funding universal healthcare. \nSpread the word:
URL:https://wholewashington.org/event/washington-federation-of-state-employees-union-coalition-rally-for-revenue/
LOCATION:North Capitol Steps\, 416 Sid Snyder Ave SW\,\, Olympia\, WA\, 98504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legislative Lobby Event,Rallies, Protests and Marches
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260205T014028Z
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UID:10007644-1770904800-1770915600@wholewashington.org
SUMMARY:Universal Health Care Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Universal Health Care Commission makes decisions about the feasibility of universal healthcare in Washington–this is who our senators and representatives listen to. So they need to listen to us! Come to the next meeting and even testify on February 12th\, from 2 to 5pm here: \nWashington State Health Care Authority\nCherry Street Plaza\nSue Crystal Center\, Conference Rooms 106A and 106B\n626 8th Ave. SE\nOlympia\, WA 98501​ \nSign up the day before\, before 5pm\, by emailing HCAUniversalHCC@hca.wa.gov saying you would like to testify and specify if you’ll be there in person or over Zoom. \nFind more information and the Zoom link on their website​.​ \nRSVP to let us know if you’ll be attending\, and if you are if you’ll be testifying! \n \n\nSpread the word:
URL:https://wholewashington.org/event/universal-health-care-commission-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Washington State Health Care Authority\, 626 8th Ave. SE\, Sue Crystal Center\, Conference Rooms 106A and 106B\, Olympia\, Washington\, 98501
CATEGORIES:Legislative Lobby Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260730T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260730T113000
DTSTAMP:20260711T041337Z
CREATED:20260711T041337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T041337Z
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SUMMARY:Lacey Medicare Day of Action Event
DESCRIPTION:Medicare for All is more popular than ever\, and it’s important we remind elected leaders that we expect them to fight for true\, guaranteed healthcare for all\, and nothing less. On the anniversary of the passage of Medicare\, join us for a short event at the district office for US Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland. We’ll share personal stories with our broken health care system\, deliver a sign-on letter supporting Medicare for All that has been signed by over 335 organizations\, and remind Rep. Strickland that the full promise of Medicare is still within reach. \nNo prior experience necessary to join; all are welcome. Thanks for joining us in the fight for health care justice. \nRSVP: \n\n\nSpread the word:
URL:https://wholewashington.org/event/lacey-medicare-day-of-action-event/
LOCATION:Lacey City Hall\, 420 College St.\, Third Floor\, Lacey\, WA\, 98503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legislative Lobby Event,Thurston
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lizzie Clawson":MAILTO:elizfitzclaw@proton.me
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