I chose this campaign because universal health care is a complex topic that needs to be broken down into simple, relatable parts so people can understand and take action. Hosting this community event is a great way to engage people directly and build change. This event plan will get the community to be more engaged because it combines education, discussion, and action in one gathering, making it both impactful and accessible.
Topics of interest:
Article for Topic 1: https://unduemedicaldebt.org This article talks about the issue of medical debt in the U.S and how it impacts individuals and their families. It discusses how medical expenses can lead to financial hardship, even for those with insurance. They have an organization aimed to raise awareness, provide resources for those struggling with medical debt, and advocate for systemic change to reduce these burdens. Their mission emphasizes the importance of addressing medical debt as a public health issue and promoting financial stability for all. Juicy Quote: “One in three (32%) say they became more depressed and anxious due to their medical debt and nearly half say they feel trapped by their medical debt. 45% felt they would never be able to pay it off.”
Article for Topic 2: https://keystoneresearch.org/issues/minimum-wage This article talks about the impact of minimum wage policies, emphasizing their potential benefits for workers, such as reduced poverty and increased economic stability. It highlights various studies showing that raising the minimum wage can lead to better job performance and reduced employee turnover. It advocates for higher minimum wages as a means to promote economic equity and support low-income families. Juicy Quote: “Wages are so low now that they don’t even cover rent and the cost of getting around, forcing working people to rely on the local food bank to help make ends meet. Raising the minimum wage can help restore spending on the basics and, in the process, boost the local economy.”
Eggs and Hot dogs
Ingredients:
-cooking oil
-eggs
-hotdog
-salt
-ketchup
Recipe:
First you start by putting a small amount of cooking oil in the pan, then you break two eggs or however much you think is best for you I usually do 2 but hey it’s your choice!! Next you add a bit of salt and cut the hotdogs into small slices and start mixing the egg and hotdog together. You are up to the part where now the egg is turned into scrambled eggs with hotdog. Next you put your full course meal onto a plate grab a spoon or fork whichever utensil you prefer and for me I like eating it with ketchup so I add that on my meal as my final step. Now you get to sit down, put on a good show or movie and enjoy your meal that only took you 5 minutes to make.
I learned how to make this quick meal growing up and it was honestly my favorite. I would see my mom and grandma make it for me and my cousins and it was just so easy. If I was ever home alone and was hungry I had my meal ready to go and growing up in a hispanic household your best, easy and quick choice of food was hot dog and eggs. You can have it at any time during your day; it doesn’t matter when. You can also choose to eat it alone or with rice, it’s really your own choice. I usually prefer it with rice but trust me having it alone is still good, it’s still a delicious meal. To go with this meal I usually prefer drinking cranberry juice. It’s my favorite but you can choose any drink!