Hi there. Yesterday I got to be a part of the health care bill signing. It was powerful, and I was there because of you all, so I thought I would share some of the photos from the event and a few comments.
Despite what I was starting to fear, big things can happen in DC, elections really matter, and nothing gets done (especially done in a way we like) unless young people are involved.
For me personally, this was a moral issue – that it be a right for all Americans to have access to quality health care. And that, for young people, this access be fair and affordable. We fought HARD to make sure you all could stay on your parents plan till age 26. Also, that no one can be turned away for being a woman or having a pre-existing condition. And, that there are subsidies and expansion of medicaid and other measure to keep the costs low. These things are now LAW, and that is pretty amazing.
The war for health care in America that is fair and just and has all the pieces that we want in it implemented is going to be a long one, but yesterday marked the end of the first battle, was a great first step, and I am proud of the role we all played.
From reading the blog, you all have a lot to say and valid opinions. This issue is not going away, so keep discussing, call your members of congress, express your gratitude and/or concerns. Legislating on this and other issues is an on-going effort.
But, for today, I am going to celebrate this first step that fundamentally changed the landscape around health care in our country, a first step to fixing a broken status quo.
Enjoy the pics.




