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News Release from Democracy
Rising. May 29, 2002
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Democracy Rising Contacts:
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Connecticut: Jason Kafoury (203) 562-5000
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Maine: Barbara Payne (404) 396-1689
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Portland, ME
Saturday, June 29th, Ralph Nader will bring his "People Have the
Power Tour" to Portland Civic Center (concert capacity 3000-5000)
to support clean elections campaigns, single-payer health care, living
wage, prescription drugs, and renewable energy.
New Haven, CT
Sunday, June 30th, Ralph Nader will bring his "People Have the
Power Tour" to the New Haven Coliseum (concert capacity
5,000-8,000) to support public financing of elections, the Yale union
organizing effort, environmental protection, living wages, and universal
health care in Connecticut.
"The purpose of these events this year is to bring people together
in cities across America, which is especially critical now," said
Nader, the 2000 Green Party Presidential Candidate. "Progressive
people must work together. Civil liberties for all Americans are at risk
in Congress and the Executive Branch. While we mourn the victims of last
fall's terrible tragedies, we will honor their memory by working
together to ensure that the values of democracy, law enforcement,
respect for human rights and the protection of all innocent people
prevail here both at home and around the world."
Internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter Patti Smith and her band,
along with other national entertainers, special guest performers, and
local speakers working for progressive social change will be joining
Nader during the events.
The tour began in Portland, Oregon, on August 4, 2001, where more than
7,500 people attended the rally. Since Portland, the tour has packed
venues in San Francisco, Phoenix, Boston, Cleveland, Toledo, Austin,
Atlanta and Tampa. Nader likened this current tour to the "Super
Rallies" he headlined during his bid for the Presidency in 2000.
Those rallies filled nine major arenas, from Portland's Memorial
Coliseum to New York's Madison Square Garden, with turnouts far larger
than those of the major party candidates. This event is being sponsored
by Nader's newest organization, Democracy Rising, which seeks to unify
people "in the cause of freeing American politics from the grip of
corporate interests," Nader said.
MAINE
WHAT: Ralph Nader's "People Have the Power Tour"
activating Maine citizens on local issues.
Featuring: Patti Smith with her Band along with other National
Entertainers and other special guest performers TBA.
WHERE: Portland Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Square.
WHEN: Saturday, June 29th, 2002 - 7:00 PM. Doors will open at
5:00 PM with live local music and informational tables.
CONNECTICUT
WHAT: Ralph Nader's "People Have the Power Tour" to
Revitalize the Grassroots in Connecticut.
Featuring: Patti Smith and her Band along with other National
Entertainers and other Special Guest Performers TBA.
WHERE: NEW HAVEN COLISEUM, New Haven, CT. 275 S. Orange St.
WHEN: Sunday, June 30th, 2002 - 5:00 PM. Doors will open at
3:00 PM with live local music, kids entertainment, and informational
tables.
More information: www.democracyrising.org
search: cpr, cmp
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