President Obama is hosting an online discussion this Wednesday, at 1:15 p.m. EDT, on health care reform. He's soliciting questions from people via Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.

Below is the President's video introduction to this week's online discussion:

If you're on Twitter, ask a question with this hashtag #WHHCQ. Facebook users can ask questions here. Two hundred and thirty-six (236) YouTube video questions have already been submitted--many of which deal directly with the public health insurance option. Below are a few of our favorites:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1TNyspiNaU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH0zcK8T39Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dfl7mDMpruw

Submit your own question via YouTube here.

Nebraskans are standing up for health care reform 24/7, what about you?

Change that Works Nebraska kicked off their Memorial Day recess activities yesterday morning with their innovative 24 Hours of Healthcare stories Youtube campaign.

The subjects and details in each of these 24 videos may differ, but one thing remains constant across the board: Nebraskans want real health care reform, and they're ready to demand action now. According to the Lincoln Journal Star, "Although anyone can access the stories online, they are specifically aimed at Nebraska's congressmen and senators. Top-level staff members for each official will receive e-mails with links to each new story."

View all 24 stories on the Change that Works Nebraska YouTube page.

To help give discrimination the "one two" punch, Stonewall Democrats and Pride At Work recently launched SharedAgenda.org to build support for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act and the Employee Free Choice Act.

Join this campaign by submitting a video that explains to Americans why we need to quickly pass both pieces of pro-equality legislation. In four minutes or less, tell your audience why the Employee Free Choice Act and being a part of a labor union is important to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender workers.

Entry rules for video submissions and how to enter the SharedAgenda.org video contest here. All entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 15, 2009 and the first place winner will get you a $400 UNITED Airlines gift certificate.

> Read guest commentary: "Working while gay should not be a fire-able offense." More about how the Employee Free Choice Act & unionization affects the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community after the jump.

President Obama recently unveiled his budget for getting America back on track - and it includes a significant downpayment toward fixing health care. As usual, opponents of reform are on the attack, attempting to turn our national discussion on health care into an uninformed, schoolyard brawl. Just check out Rep. Zach Wamp's recent appearance on MSNBC:

And yes, he really just did say "Obama wants to give health care to everybody" - as if providing affordable, quality care to everyone is a gross perversion of American values.

We cannot let Rep. Wamp and others drive this debate. That's why we're mobilizing to write Congress in support of the president's $634 billion investment in health care - it's time Congress step up with the same commitment toward reform. Let's bring our voices to the table, and silence opponents like Rep. Wamp. After all, when it comes to the budget, the facts are clear.

The president's budget:

1. Makes a $634 billion down payment on fixing health care - the first step in guaranteeing everyone equality, affordable health care.
2. Invests an additional $330 million in training nurses, doctors, and

dentists.
3. Reduces taxes for 95% of working Americans. And, if your family makes less than $250,000, your taxes won't go up one dime.
4. Stops unnecessary government subsidies to health insurance companies.
5. Negotiates for better prescription drug prices using Medicaid's tremendous bargaining power - saving taxpayers $19 billion dollars.
6. Introduces a new nurse home visitation program focused on helping at-risk young families.
7. Commits to double the funding for Cancer research.
8. Stops waste by reducing Medicare overpayments to private insurers through a competitive system based on the market.
9. Asks hospitals to make sure patients are ready for discharge to avoid unnecessary re-admissions.
10. Hospitals and doctors will be rewarded for delivering high quality care.

SEIU launched a new TV ad buy today about the importance of healthcare reform in regaining the economic prosperity of this nation.

The ad focuses visually on the nation's manufacturing sector and opens with: "At a time when American businesses are hurting, why should we worry about fixing health care? Because quality, affordable health care can save money and make businesses more competitive."

Watch it now:

The multi-million dollar national television ad was unveiled by all the sponsoring organizations at a news conference in Washington, D.C. earlier today. It will air on cable news networks, network news shows and Sunday morning news shows at least until February 5.

Fixing our ailing economy sits at the top of everyone's agenda--and it's clear that meaningful health care reform is a crucial component to fixing America's economic crisis.Take action now and tell Congress to support of President-elect Obama's healthcare reform, economic recovery and long-term growth plan.