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What is Divided We Fail?
• Divided We Fail is a an initiative built around the belief that all Americans should have access to affordable, quality health care and peace of mind about their future long-term financial security. It was born out of a deep frustration with the gridlock in Washington
and recognition that our nation’s lawmakers have been too busy playing political games to address our nation’s health care crisis and the crumbling dream of retirement security.
• Divided We Fail is centered on key principles, including: strengthening Social Security; making affordable, quality health care available for all; making prescription drugs more affordable for all; creating incentives to save for retirement; and expanding job
opportunities so people can keep working and contributing to society as they get older.
The Divided We Fail Platform
We believe that the opportunity to have access to health care and long-term financial security is a basic need that all Americans share.
We believe it is the foundation for future generations.
We believe all Americans should have access to affordable, quality health care.
We believe...
All Americans should have access to affordable health care, including prescription drugs, and these costs should not burden future generations.
We believe...
Wellness and prevention efforts, including changes in personal behavior such as diet and exercise, should be top national priorities.
We believe...
Americans should have choices when it comes to long-term care - allowing them to maintain their independence at home or in their communities with expanded and affordable financing options.
We believe all Americans should have peace of mind about their future long-term financial security.
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Our children and grandchildren should have an adequate quality of life when they retire. Social Security must be strengthened without burdening future generations.
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Workers should be provided with financial incentives to save, should have access to effective retirement plans, and should be able to keep working and contributing to society regardless of age.
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Americans of all ages should have access to tools to help manage their finances, and save for the future and better, easy to understand information to help them increase their financial literacy and manage their money wisely.
We stand as strong champions for the new American dream -- to build a 21st century America where these issues are paramount so that all people can have the opportunity for a prosperous future. We also believe that individuals, businesses, health care providers, non-profit organizations, and government must work together to find solutions - personally, privately and publicly. We represent tens of millions of Americans and we believe that all of us share a responsibility for making our society work and restoring peace of mind to all Americans.
This is our platform for positive change and our commitment to current and future generations.
Divided We Fail, but together we can do anything.
How Can Individual Members Get Involved In Divided We Fail?
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Take the Pledge: Those who believe our leaders need to end the gridlock in Washington can join the more than 400,000 Americans who have taken the Divided We Fail pledge. By signing the Divided We Fail pledge card, individuals commit to supporting candidates
who give us action and answers on health care and financial security. To sign the pledge, click
here.
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Share Your Story: Americans should have the peace of mind that comes with knowing that their future will be financially secure. Yet, millions of Americans worry about their health and long-term financial security. Divided We Fail is collecting the personal stories of individuals who have had experiences and challenges with the health care system and financial security. By telling your story you can help Divided We Fail work to raise awareness among policymakers and opinion leaders about these important issues. To share your story, click
here.
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Become a Divided We Fail Volunteer: Already, all across this country, thousands of Americans have signed onto Divided We Fail to demand change in these important areas. What thousands of Americans are saying is, “It’s time for a change”. It’s time for our
leaders to stand up and address these problems. That’s why it is critically important for each of us to stand up, speak out and demand action from politicians running for office. If you’d like to become a Divided We Fail volunteer, click
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Spread the Word: You can get friends and family involved by sending Divided We Fail video cards (V-Cards) that feature celebrities Ben Affleck, Garth Brooks, Eva Mendes, and Joaquin Phoenix speaking about health care and financial security. You can also send e-mail cards (E-cards) to up to five friends or family members. To pass the word about the critical need for our nation’s leaders to address affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security, click
here to send an E-Card or V-Card today.