A little cheese, a little wine – a lot of mingling, talking policy and even filming a few health care stories. Supporters of Consumers Union graciously opened their homes up to the Cover America Tour crew, health care advocates and locals who came to share their stories in both Denver and the Twin Cities.

True to form we showed up with video equipment in tow, poking the camera in on peoples’ conversations about health care issues, asking them to share opinions on reform efforts and documenting their experiences trying to afford and use the health care system.

Twin Cities party

Entertainment was provided by Senator Hillary Clinton and Governor Sarah Palin, respectively, as party-goers kept one ear on the conversation and the other tuned into coverage of the conventions.

Some work, some play, and some great footage of Denver- and Twin Cities-ites talking to us about health care.

Want to be a part of the next gathering?

Last summer Consumers Union hosted its first Activist Summit at our headquarters in Yonkers, NY. Fifty people from around the country came together to learn more about important consumer issues like health care and food & product safety, attend workshops and tour the Consumer Reports labs.

We’ll be hosting the second annual Activist Summit in Yonkers this year from October 22 – 24. Interested in getting involved with Consumers Union? Take a minute to answer a few questions – just tell us a little bit about yourself and why you’re interested in coming. Submit the application by September 7th at midnight, and we’ll get back to you within a couple weeks.

Denver house party

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