In his address to Congress, President Obama restated his support for a public option, but stopped short of insisting it should be included in health care reform.

But we know that a public option is vital. It’s the only way to keep the insurance companies in check against their outrageous profits that kill Americans every day.

We need to make this message heard locally – that means down to your street. You can help us do that with letters to the editor of your local newspapers.

Can you write a letter to the editor saying your member of Congress needs to only support bills that have a strong public option? Enter your ZIP code to the right to get started.