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Contact: Samantha Sitrin, ACT UP Philadelphia – 215-870-7741
Hundreds of angry AIDS activists deliver backbone to “spineless” McCain, Obama, Reid and McConnell, protesting inaction on landmark global AIDS bill
Thurs June 26, 2008 • Noon • Stanton Park (4th and C NE) • March to each Senate office bearing giant spines.
WASHINGTON, DC- Hundreds of activists, angry at Senate leadership and Presidential hopefuls due to a stalled global health bill, will descend on Capitol Hill to deliver a giant spine to Senators Reid, McConnell, Obama and McCain on June 26, 2006. Although there are more than 60 Senate supporters, a small number led by Sen. Coburn (R, OK) have placed a hold on the bill, proposing to flat-fund the program while earmarking the majority of funds for treatment. According to activists, the Senate leadership and the Presidential candidates are not taking the necessary action to pass the Hyde/Lantos U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008 (S. 2731). The bill commits $50 billion over five years to continue the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
Join ACT UP and other activists from the mid-Atlantic on:
- Thursday, June 26
- 12 pm
- Stanton Park (4th and C NE), Washington DC
We will be meeting to demand that Senate leadership stand up to Senator Coburn (R-OK), who is blocking passage of the largest global health bill in history. Coburn says he objects to the bill and has placed a “hold” on a vote, even though there are more than 60 bipartisan supporters in the Senate – but the Senate leaders of both parties are pretending to be helpless to call for a vote. If the bill doesn’t pass before the G8 in early July, the leaders of both parties are responsible. Senators Reid, McConnell, Obama and McCain need to make sure to PASS THE GLOBAL AIDS, TB AND MALARIA BILL BY JULY 1st! Free buses are available from Philadelphia and NYC. Philadelphia buses will depart from Broad and Walnut at 7:30am. NYC bus departure is still being determined. To RSVP for either bus, or if you have questions about the action, contact samsitrin500@hotmail.com.
Tuesday June 10, 2008 at 4 pm. Rally steps off from School District @ 440 North Broad & marches on City Hall - BE THERE. Please help us roll out the "welcome warning" to new Philadelphia School District CEO and make sure Mayor Nutter knows we are watching him to see when he will keep his promise to ensure condom availability in all Philly public high schools! For information and to set up transport from your neighborhood, contact ACT UP 215 386 1981 or Samantha 215 870 7741
2008 marks 20 years that ACT UP Philadelphia has been fighting AIDS in Philadelphia, the US, and around the world. We welcome any and all friends, supporters, past and current members, from oldheads to those who've been to a single demonstration, to join us for the following events: Tuesday, June 3: AIDS Education Month Opening Reception FIGHT will award ACT UP Philadelphia the Kiyoshi Kuromiya award in honor of our 20 years of fighting back. All past and present members are invited to join us in receiving this award. We will read a pre-written statement and accept it as a group - if you want input on what that says, contact Val Sowell at the information below.
When the Democratic Presidential Candidates debate in Philadelphia on Oct 30th, will we get the same ol' political tricks, or will the candidates guarantee treatment and healthcare for all? Join ACT UP and others in asking: TRICK OR TREATMENT?
- Tuesday, Oct 30th, 2007 @ 7:30pm
- The corner of 34th and Chestnut
- Philadelphia, PA
(See attachment to download the flyer) This Halloween, join ACT UP and activists from across the country to Philadelphia for a rally and march against AIDS and for universal healthcare. We will be gathering at the debate of Democratic presidential candidates. (Location TBD, somewhere in Philadelphia) Demand the candidates commit to ending AIDS and keep United States' pledges to achieve universal access to comprehensive treatment and prevention, in the U.S. and around the world. Our demands:
- $50 billion over 5 years to fight global AIDS
- REAL universal, free health care in the United States
- Evidence-based prevention policies
1: Exact Change for ACT UP When: Friday, June 22, 10:00pm - 2:00am Where: The Arts Garage, 1516 Parrish St. What: Exact Change is a smorgasbord of music and performance art to raise funds for ACT UP! The event includes magicians, a dance lesson, live art and internationally known DJ Rich Medina! $5 cover 2: Bowling Fundraiser! When: Friday, June 29, 9:30pm-1:30am
RALLY AND MARCH at the UN General Assembly Special
Session on AIDS (UNGASS)
www.ungassaction.org
In 2001, world leaders gathered at the UN committed to
fight AIDS...
It is now 5 years since they met. 15 million people
are dead from AIDS. And there are 25 million new HIV
infections.
From May 31 - June 2, 2006, world leaders will meet
again at the United Nations to claim they are
committed to stopping AIDS and to hide from their
failures.
