Campaign Updates

Your neighbors on trial
Philadelphians using their bodies to say no to predatory gambling in the city

It has been a busy few months, with Harrisburg passing pro-casino legislation and the Gaming Control Board acting tough on Foxwoods.

Now we ask that you please save the fast-approaching date of Tuesday, Feb. 16 — the trial date for fourteen of your brothers and sisters, who were arrested for speaking with their bodies, saying, "We will bankrupt casinos before they bankrupt us."

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Foxwoods Denied Extension and Fined

Sweet justice? Not quite, we're still talking about the PGCB. However, Foxwoods was denied their request for a deadline extension and fined $116,000 (and growing by $2,000 each day). Read PlanPhilly's full story and watch video here.

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The struggle goes on - with honesty and principle

This week our legislature and Governor showed their true faces again.  They passed a bill that will not just expand predatory gambling, but it will further drag our city and state in budget crisis after crisis and cause the real economy and our communities to suffer severely.
 

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Call Mayor Nutter Today!

UPDATE: The Mayor's office has stopped taking calls on this issue. His office is refusing to take action on this issue, and passing his constituents off to the House of Representatives. Please continue to call his office (215-686-2181), he needs to know we won't stand by and let this happen!

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TAKE ACTION: Grow community power for 2010
Casino-Free Philadelphia

There's just one day left for you to help us build the community power we need to beat the casinos in 2010. Please act now:

We've successfully held off casinos for years, but 2010 presents immense challenges and we need to redouble our efforts -- and build our support -- in order to win.

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