'Belligerent, Organized Crowd of Hecklers' Crash Health Care Rallies Nationwide

The Rachel Maddow Show recently ran a disturbing report (video below) on the right-wing thugs who are using intimidatory tactics to shut down pro-reform health care Town Meetings across the United States. From New York to Texas, Democratic leaders have had to be escorted from venues by law enforcement in order to avoid the hecklers. As Maddow reported, corporate lobbyists and GOP operatives are organizing these confrontations.

Such groups have even shown up at the offices of Sens. Patrick Leahy, Bernie Sanders and Rep. Peter Welch. During the Congressional recess, Sen. Sanders will hold Town Meetings on health care and the economy. These meetings present an opportunity for single-payer advocates to mobilize. Here's the scoop:

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
9:30 a.m.
Rutland Unitarian Universalist Church
117 West Street
Rutland
Free Brunch at 9:30 a.m., Meeting at 10 a.m.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
12:30 p.m.
The Pavilion at the Arlington Recreation Park
148 Rec Park Road
Arlington
Free BBQ Lunch at 12:30 pm, Meeting at 1 p.m.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23
5:30 p.m.
Peacham Congregational Church
56 Church Street
Peacham
Free Dinner at 5:30 p.m., Meeting at 6 p.m.

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