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We received this notice today of upcoming protests against the RAVE Act pending in Congress. It comes from ROAR (Ravers Organized Against the Rave Act):

TalkLeft strongly opposes the Rave Act for reasons we've set forth here and hope the protests are successful.

From the Notice:

"Opposition to the RAVE Act is mounting. On Friday September 6th there will be
protests/raves in Washington, DC and Los Angles in opposition to the bill. The DC protest will be on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol - complete with DJs, electronic
music, glow sticks, etc."

"Congress wants to take on raves, so we'll be bringing a rave to them!! There may be a similar event in NYC on the same day, and organizers are hoping to have events later in the month in other cities, possibly Austin, Chicago, Charlotte, Boston, San Francisco, and Philadelphia. "

"Also, please send the event info to any DC and LA-area lists you have. We need as many people as possible to attend."

"Additionally, Sept. 6th will be a national call-in day for voters to call their Senators in opposition to the RAVE Act. We highly encourage people to send alerts to their lists next week asking their supporters to call their Senators on Friday and tell them to oppose the RAVE Act."

"Details: THE DC EVENT: ROAR! RAVERS ORGANIZED AGAINST THE RAVE ACT

PROTEST AND RAVE AT THE US CAPITOL!!! FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2002.
3-8PM!! WEST LAWN OF THE US CAPITOL

FREE music from DJs: Ty-T DJ Sun Switchstance Lexus King Deinfamous w/MC Son of Nun; Speakers include: Sam the Man Burns,Amanda Huie, Buzzlife Productions,Shawn Heller, Students for a Sensible Drug Policy,Juliette Siegfried (aka DJ Zelda), Metatrack Studios, AmtrackDJs"

"THE LOS ANGELES EVENT: From FREEDOM TO DANCE:

STOP THE R.A.V.E. ACT SEPTEMBER 6th 3PM-8PM,WESTWOOD FEDERAL BUILDING, 11000 WILSHIRE BLVD.

Don't Let The Government Stop The Music, Our Civil Liberties are at Stake! We Must Send A Loud Message! There is Power in Numbers! Show Up! Speak Out! Represent!

With DJs: Doc Martin, Richard Humpty Vission, Garth Trinidad, Colette, Curious, Daniel, Kid Dragon, Freddy B and surprise guests."

"The RAVE Act (Reducing Americans' Vulnerability to Ecstasy Act) S.2633--The RAVE Act would expand the federal "crack house" statute. Water Bottles, glowsticks and chill out rooms could be classified as "drug promotion." Business people, promoters, venue owners and even homeowners will be liable for any drugs used on their premises."

"The bill already passed through committee without a public hearing or recorded vote - It is expected to be voted on in September by the full senate (there are currently no opposing votes) - If passed promoters could be fined up to $250,000 and sentenced up to 20 years in federal prison."

"For more information check out the Event Line Website or call Event Info line 310-854-2016"

"Fight For Your Constitutional Rights to Freedom of Expression and Assembly, Friday September 6th, 3pm - 8pm Westood Federal Building, Northwest Lawn."