New Jersey Universal Healthcare Coalition
"Conventional wisdom dictates that universal single-payer health care is politically impossible. The special interests that profit exorbitantly from the current system are just too powerful. That perception is accurate, of course, but only if nobody has the courage and wit to mobilize the anger of the dissatisfied voters." - Joe Conason, The New York Observer, February 2006
Regarding healthcare in the United States, it is truly “the best of times, and the worst of times.” This awkward paraphrase of one of Dickens’ most famous lines most colorfully conveys this paradox: While the US has the best doctors and hospitals in the world, many Americans cannot afford to access the advances of modern medicine because …
The Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling (ECPIP) just released the results of its September 2022 poll, which NJUHC commissioned, about support for Medicare for All among NJ voters. It is uplifting, indicating that 71% of NJ voters support Medicare for All to achieve universal health care coverage, regardless of age or employment status. Almost all (93%) of NJ …
Majority of New Jerseyans Support Expanding Medicare to All U.S. Residents Nine in 10 support idea of state-level health care program for all residents if it could be accomplished sooner than at federal level NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (December 6, 2022) – New Jerseyans largely support expanding Medicare to provide basic health care coverage to every …
Just more evidence the health insurance industry is ripping taxpayers off!
Happy New Year! The NJUHC had a productive 2020, and we have big plans in store for 2021! Make sure you are following us on Facebook and Twitter to stay up-to-date on our moves towards a single payer solution for healthcare in New Jersey! Single Payer Conference Do you have your calendar marked? Starting Saturday, January 23rd at 1 PM …
As 2020 draws to a close, we reflect on what has been the most difficult year for many people around the globe. We have millions in the United States without sufficient healthcare while we need it most. Despite these hard times, the NJUHC continues to move forward in our fight to ensure no one needs to worry about healthcare! …
Congratulations Biden and Harris! As we celebrate the new incoming administration of the United States this January, we cannot lose focus on the healthcare crisis. Numbers of those being diagnosed with Covid-19 continue to rise, both nationally and in our home state. With the possibility of a vaccine on the horizon, we must advocate that those …
General Membership Meeting Save the date! Saturday, December 12th from 10AM to noon, we will be hosting our virtual Winter General Membership Meeting! Join us, and invite anyone interested in learning about the benefits of Medicare for All and what we are doing to help get our state’s population covered! Keep your eyes on our Facebook and Twitter to get …
Have you felt the weather changing? As we move away from summer and into autumn, we remind you that the election is coming up in just a couple short months! The deadline to sign up to vote by mail in New Jersey is Tuesday, October 13th. We recommend continuing to social distance and ensure you get your …
Thank you to all who were able to attend our virtual summer meeting this past month! We had a great turnout with members of many other organizations meeting with us over Zoom to discuss our past and future plans to push New Jersey forward towards Medicare for All alongside our sibling groups. We hope to …