Come support ACT UP Philadelphia as we party and raise money to send people living with HIV and allies to DC to remind the next president that fighting AIDS must be a priority. Plus, it’s our 20th anniversary, which should make you 20 times more excited to support us.   $5 gets you in the door, and you’re guaranteed (yes, guaranteed) to have a good time! Plus, it’s for a good cause. Good time for a good cause – good place to be!

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Check out the new website for our November 20th action!  http://www.100daystofightaids.org/

 Please join ACT UP Philadelphia & allies for a rally in Washington, DC on Thursday November 20th.We will demand the next president prioritize HIV in his first 100 days in office - He must make preventing and treating AIDS a priority in the US and around the world.    WE WILL NOT REST IN PEACE     ACT UP will be demanding the next president:

• Guarantee treatment for all people with HIV in the US before they get sick, as part of a universal health care plan
• Provide housing for all people with HIV by fully funding HOPWA
• End funding for abstinence-only education at home and abroad because it is stigmatizing and harmful & end the federal ban on funding for syringe exchange
• Reform the US Global AIDS Plan to work for all people, including getting rid of the sex worker loyalty oath.

 

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Follow the activities of our friends as ACT UP represents during the International AIDS Conference! It is happening in Mexico City August 3-8, 2008. Activists and our friends are blogging in English here: http://www.aids2008.com and en espanol aqui: http://sida2008.blogia.com/. AND, Paypal donations will go toward covering their expenses.

ACT-UP Philadelphia; AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power Commemorates 20 years of Fighting Back to End the AIDS Crisis (Part1) By Waheedah Shabazz-El  

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2008

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).

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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.

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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

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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.

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In 2008, ACT UP Philadelphia turns 20!!! We will be screening a film about some of this remarkable history, "Voices from the Front," in order to raise funds so we can commemorate two decades of organizing. Want to join us?

•    When: Friday January 25, 2008, 6:30 pm
•    Where: LAVA space ……..4134 Lancaster Ave
•    Tickets $5.00 in advance ………………..$6.00 at the Door
•    Light refreshments will be served