UPDATED w/ Video: Your Neighbors on TRIAL: Support the 14 arrested at Sugar House Casino

On Feb. 16, fourteen of your neighbors go on trial for a casino-free Philly. 

These fourteen individuals -- ranging in age from 24 to 72 and including several grandparents and two members of the clergy, public school teachers, and life-long Philadelphians -- lined the entrance to the SugarHouse casino site on the Delaware river and refused to move. They were promptly arrested and held for more than 12 hours. 

Now, they need your help.

On Tuesday, Feb. 16, these individuals will stand before a judge and defend their First Amendment rights. Please attend the trial to demonstrate your support for these courageous individuals and for a city free from the predatory gambling industry.

Mark the date on your calendar now and help support Philadelphians who put their bodies on the line to keep Philadelphia casino-free: 

Tuesday, Feb. 16, 9:00 AM

Arch St United Methodist Church (Broad and Arch)

Philadelphia, PA

RSVP online for an automatic email reminder the day before:

http://www.casinofreephila.org/events/2010/02/your-neighbors-are-trial

Can't make it to the trial? Consider making a donation in honor of these 14 individuals:

https://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/2168/t/8672/shop/custom.jsp?donate...

We'll be letting you know about more ways to get involved. For now, please mark your calendar and encourage your friends and neighbors to attend as well! 

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