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Tuesday, October 30, 2007

AIDS/Healthcare March at Dem Debate in Philly Tonight

At the Democratic Debate in Philadelphia, AIDS and Healthcare Activists declare “Dead People Don’t Vote”, call for AIDS plans from ALL Democratic Candidates

Update Oct. 26, 2007, 7:30pm: In response to pressure from activists, Senator Hillary Clinton has signed a pledge to commit $50 billion over 5 years to global AIDS funding. Members of ACT UP Philadelphia and allies continue to call for Clinton to release a comprehensive plan to fight AIDS at home and abroad, and support for guaranteed healthcare for all.

March Details: October 30th, Begin at 34th and Chestnut, 7:30pm

PHILADELPHIA- Hundreds of protesters from Philadelphia, New York and other areas participated in a Halloween-themed march outside today’s presidential debate, calling on all candidates to support guaranteed healthcare for all, $50 billion for global AIDS, and funding for accurate HIV prevention. They also called for renewed action to address the disproportionate impact of HIV/AIDS in communities of color. The march was sponsored by ACT UP Philadelphia.

The protest aimed criticism specifically at Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, the front-runner in the race for the Democratic Presidential nomination, and called for her to end her silence regarding a strategy for… (more)