Democracy for Vancouver

Gravel Supporters Nationwide,

If you live within driving distance of Philadelphia, you can help former Senator and current Democratic Presidential Candidate Mike Gravel protest MSNBC’s arbitrary decision to exclude him from the Democratic debate it will be hosting tonight at Drexel University.

After originally making arrangements to include all the Democratic candidates, MSNBC (owned by General Electric) reversed itself and created questionable criteria apparently devised to exclude the most outspoken critic of the military-industrial complex. Despite having met all but the most arbitrary fundraising requirements, Senator Gravel has been shut out of the debate.

In lieu of this, Senator Gravel will be speaking at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut St. in Philadelphia) at an alternate Democratic Debate. Participants will have the opportunity to watch the debate with the Senator and listen to his views as the evening unfolds. Afterward, the Senator will take questions from the audience until midnight.

The entire event will be broadcast at Gravel2008.us live from the World Café starting at 8:30pm ET.

We can’t stop corporate censorship by MSNBC, but we have the power to let the American people learn about the candidates — even the ones General Electric wants to silence.

Earlier in the day, the Philadelphia Regional Antiwar Network is sponsoring a peace rally a few short blocks away at 34th and Chestnut. Senator Gravel signs will be available there (or bring your own!!) and many of the rally participants will be joining us inside.

See map here:http://maps.live.com/

If you need more information on the event, please contact our office via email at phillydebates@gravel2008.us.

Finally, since the powers that be now require that Senator Gravel raise $1 million in order to participate in the debates, please make a donation to the campaign by clicking on this link or by calling 703-652-4698. With your help we can stop corporate censorship and ensure that the American people are allowed to hear Senator Gravel.

Thank you for your support,

Team Gravel

Phillydebates@gravel2008.us
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