This space is dedicated to the proposition that we need to know the history of the struggles on the left and of earlier progressive movements here and world-wide. If we can learn from the mistakes made in the past (as well as what went right) we can move forward in the future to create a more just and equitable society. We will be reviewing books, CDs, and movies we believe everyone needs to read, hear and look at as well as making commentary from time to time. Greg Green, site manager
Fighting for Veterans’ Healthcare (FFVHC) is delighted to launch its first newsletter! We will provide you with information on the latest developments regarding the fight to save, improve, and strengthen the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Here you’ll get news about studies on the VHA's quality of care, and a breakdown of legislation and other proposals affecting its ability to fulfill its mission. We will also keep you up to date on FFVHC activities and our work with other groups who share our mission. Want to learn more? Visit our website >>
After significant lobbying on the part of Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), an effort to fund the Veterans Choice Program that would have further eroded VHA services, failed. Nine VSOs signed a letter to the Chairs of the Senate and House Veterans’ Affairs Committees protesting efforts to provide funds to private sector providers without adequately funding the VHA. Read More >>
As Congress debated the future of the Veterans’ Health Administration, yet another study was published that documents the critical way it protects veterans health. Read More >>
FFVHC is very excited about the launch of the "I Love my VA" bumper sticker campaign. One of FFVHC's founding members and Iraq war veteran, retired Lt. Colonel Diane Reppun, created this campaign. Do you support your local Veterans Health Administration facility and want to see it flourish? Share your story and we'll send you one for your car, laptop, or wherever you'd like to proudly show your love for your local VA! Tell Your Story >>
Suzanne Gordon has spoken at three events about FFVHC and her new book,The Battle for Veterans Healthcare. These events were sponsored by AFGE. In Reno, the event was co-sponsored by Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada, the Northern Nevada Central Labor Council, and NALC Branch 709. In Eureka, it was sponsored by The Humboldt and Del Norte Central Labor Council and the North Coast People’s Alliance. We had lively discussions about failures to adequately staff and fund the VHA. In Eureka, a Vietnam veteran who had never enrolled in the VHA said he would do so the next week. In Reno, one veteran jumped up and pledged to call his lawmakers the very next day to ask them to fully staff the VHA. In Reno, Congressional Candidate Rich Shepard attended the meeting. In Palo Alto, a staffer from Rep. Ro Khanna was busily taking notes and in Eureka we met with a staffer for Rep. Jared Huffman.
FFVHC has been sharing information and ideas with the Texas Vets Care for Health Care group, which is made up of VA stakeholders and state and local representatives of VSOs in Texas. The group, which shares the mission of FFVHC, has held meetings with Congressional representatives and outlined their opposition to proposals to defund or dismantle the VHA. Read More >>
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