HCA-MN Activist Toolkit
The following documents are available to help you organize and participate in the fight for Health Care for All!
Section One: The Basics
- Don’t Leave Home Without …
- Health Care For All MN Sign-Up Sheet
- Health Care For All MN One-Page Description
- Health Care For All MN Commitment to Act Form
Section Two: Message the Media
- Media and Public Awareness, Including Social Media
- How to Write a Letter to the Editor (LTE)
- Writing Op-Ed Pieces
- Using Facebook
- Using Twitter
Section Three: Events
- Tabling at Community Events, Issues Forums, Conferences
- Don’t Leave Home Without …
- Rural Health Coverage Crisis Handout
Section Four: Bringing Activism Home
- How to Plan and Host a House Party, Book Event or Other
- How to Plan and Hold a House Party
- Host a showing of Fix-It Healthcare
- Host a Book Discussion
- Outline for a Book Discussion on Health Care Payment Reform
- Discussion Guide – Minnesota Health Plan
- Sample Invitation for Book Discussion Event
- Health Care Payment Reform Frequently Asked Questions Role Play Worksheet
- Postcard Project
Section Five: Starting a Local Group
- How to Start and Build a Health Care For All Minnesota Chapter or Interest Group
- Identify, Develop and Offer a Chapter Structure
- HCA-MN Local Chapter and Special Interest Group Development Process
- Educate and Engage HCA-MN Members and Volunteers
- How to Have a One-on-One Conversation to Build Support
- Contact List Worksheet For Building Our Base
Section Six: Speaking
Section Seven: Working With Legislators and Members of Congress
- Effective Contact with Elected Officials
- Effective Contact with Elected Officials
- List of Minnesota State Legislators
- Find Who Represents You