Raven Fox
05-29-2003, 01:33 PM
Have you ever wanted to dance for a good cause?
Here's your chance. On Saturday, May 31, protest gatherings will be held in cities across the country to call for repeal of the RAVE Act. Click HERE (http://actioncenter.drugpolicy.org/ctt.asp?u=46530&l=1849) to find a protest near you.
A lot of you out there know what it takes to throw a good party - promotion, DJs or a band, a sound system, and a big crowd. The same can be said for a good protest. Help us make these events a success by showing up. If you can't be at one of the protests on May 31, please donate today so that we can make sure these events make the biggest impact possible on Congress and the White House.
And to make sure our message is heard loud and clear in Washington, DC, do us a favor and call your Representatives and Senators to let them know about the protest. To find out who your federal legislators are, use our legislative directory (http://actioncenter.drugpolicy.org/ctt.asp?u=46530&l=1850). Tell your Members of Congress that you support the protests against the RAVE Act occurring around the country on May 31st. Tell them the RAVE Act was passed without debate and without a full vote of Congress, that it violates fundamental civil liberties and that you want it repealed or amended to protect innocent business owners, public health, and free speech.
Because of you, the campaign to repeal the RAVE Act is growing. Together we've raised nearly $16,000 on-line for our efforts. However, that will only go so far in what's sure to be a long fight. If you haven't already given to this effort, please do so now.
Like we said in our last e-mail about the RAVE Act: If you're willing to shell out $10 to see your favorite band or listen to your favorite DJ, will you give $10 to protect the scene from this outrageous law? If you can give more, please do so. Please give HERE (http://actioncenter.drugpolicy.org/ctt.asp?u=46530&l=1851 )
The Drug Policy Alliance is reaching hundreds of thousands of people with our campaign. Since the RAVE Act was signed into law in April, we've:
-- Placed a print ad in an industry magazine that reaches 50,000 people;
-- Generated commentaries and news stories in Rolling Stone, Billboard Magazine, Circuit Noize, the Washington Blade, Newsweek, HERE (http://actioncenter.drugpolicy.org/ctt.asp?u=46530&l=1853), the Miami Herald, and newspapers across the country through the Associated Press; and
-- Urged voters to call their Members of Congress on dozens of radio shows from California to New York.
We are working in coalition to repeal the law and we expect to get a bill introduced soon. We are working to make the RAVE Act an issue in the next election and we are acting as a watchdog to ensure that the DEA and others will not trample on the rights of electronic dance fans. Drug Policy Alliance is also working overtime to strip provisions from a House bill known as the CLEAN-UP Act that will destroy live music if passed.
Thanks for your hard work for this effort. Please attend the protests, call your representatives, send a donation HERE (http://actioncenter.drugpolicy.org/ctt.asp?u=46530&l=1852) and keep spreading the word.
We would like to give a very special thank you to the groups that have made these protests possible, including the Northwest Late Night Coalition, DANCEmusic, the Culture Defense Project, and ROAR!: The National Dance and Music Rights Alliance.
Sincerely,
Bill Piper
Associate Director of National Affairs
Drug Policy Alliance
Please consider joining the Drug Policy Alliance: http://www.drugpolicy.org/join
[ May 29, 2003, 02:41 PM: Message edited by: Raven Fox ]
Here's your chance. On Saturday, May 31, protest gatherings will be held in cities across the country to call for repeal of the RAVE Act. Click HERE (http://actioncenter.drugpolicy.org/ctt.asp?u=46530&l=1849) to find a protest near you.
A lot of you out there know what it takes to throw a good party - promotion, DJs or a band, a sound system, and a big crowd. The same can be said for a good protest. Help us make these events a success by showing up. If you can't be at one of the protests on May 31, please donate today so that we can make sure these events make the biggest impact possible on Congress and the White House.
And to make sure our message is heard loud and clear in Washington, DC, do us a favor and call your Representatives and Senators to let them know about the protest. To find out who your federal legislators are, use our legislative directory (http://actioncenter.drugpolicy.org/ctt.asp?u=46530&l=1850). Tell your Members of Congress that you support the protests against the RAVE Act occurring around the country on May 31st. Tell them the RAVE Act was passed without debate and without a full vote of Congress, that it violates fundamental civil liberties and that you want it repealed or amended to protect innocent business owners, public health, and free speech.
Because of you, the campaign to repeal the RAVE Act is growing. Together we've raised nearly $16,000 on-line for our efforts. However, that will only go so far in what's sure to be a long fight. If you haven't already given to this effort, please do so now.
Like we said in our last e-mail about the RAVE Act: If you're willing to shell out $10 to see your favorite band or listen to your favorite DJ, will you give $10 to protect the scene from this outrageous law? If you can give more, please do so. Please give HERE (http://actioncenter.drugpolicy.org/ctt.asp?u=46530&l=1851 )
The Drug Policy Alliance is reaching hundreds of thousands of people with our campaign. Since the RAVE Act was signed into law in April, we've:
-- Placed a print ad in an industry magazine that reaches 50,000 people;
-- Generated commentaries and news stories in Rolling Stone, Billboard Magazine, Circuit Noize, the Washington Blade, Newsweek, HERE (http://actioncenter.drugpolicy.org/ctt.asp?u=46530&l=1853), the Miami Herald, and newspapers across the country through the Associated Press; and
-- Urged voters to call their Members of Congress on dozens of radio shows from California to New York.
We are working in coalition to repeal the law and we expect to get a bill introduced soon. We are working to make the RAVE Act an issue in the next election and we are acting as a watchdog to ensure that the DEA and others will not trample on the rights of electronic dance fans. Drug Policy Alliance is also working overtime to strip provisions from a House bill known as the CLEAN-UP Act that will destroy live music if passed.
Thanks for your hard work for this effort. Please attend the protests, call your representatives, send a donation HERE (http://actioncenter.drugpolicy.org/ctt.asp?u=46530&l=1852) and keep spreading the word.
We would like to give a very special thank you to the groups that have made these protests possible, including the Northwest Late Night Coalition, DANCEmusic, the Culture Defense Project, and ROAR!: The National Dance and Music Rights Alliance.
Sincerely,
Bill Piper
Associate Director of National Affairs
Drug Policy Alliance
Please consider joining the Drug Policy Alliance: http://www.drugpolicy.org/join
[ May 29, 2003, 02:41 PM: Message edited by: Raven Fox ]