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TAKE ACTION NOW: Tell PA Rep. Bill Keller to OPPOSE Foxwoods casino's one-year extension!
http://lnk.ms/38rtX
Posted at 9:29 PM Nov 25 from
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Foxwoods fails to pay debt, defaults, junk credit rating
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Beginning of the end of its Philly casino?
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Posted at 7:42 PM Nov 17 from
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ACTION ALERT: Help stop foreclosures in Philadelphia, Thursday at 1:30 PM!
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Posted at 7:47 PM Nov 11
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PA leg proposes rocket fuel for gambling addicts - free credit for slot machines!
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Posted at 7:15 PM Nov 5 from
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The Philly Inquirer editorial on in-store casino credit: "Call it easy credit for easy marks."
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Posted at 5:45 PM Oct 30 from
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PA bill would allow casinos to give patrons lines of credit. Now *that's* casino-style banking!
http://lnk.ms/2qshJ
(via Philly Citypaper)
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Posted at 9:18 PM Oct 29 from
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The future of SugarHouse & Foxwoods in Philly: Western PA casino project files for bankruptcy
http://lnk.ms/2qq8B
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Posted at 8:01 PM Oct 29 from
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Confronting Neil Bluhm's greed at the Whitney Art Museum in NYC:
http://lnk.ms/4D5hj
#philly #casinos
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Posted at 9:47 PM Oct 27 from
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Interested in social change organizing? Check out this spring's training institute, with Casino-Free co-founders:
http://lnk.ms/2nNXm
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Posted at 3:15 PM Oct 27 from
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Dear Neil Bluhm, Philly hates you. With love, Philadelphia XOXO -
http://lnk.ms/1WKwh
Posted at 2:40 PM Oct 8 from
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Neil Bluhm, billionaire SugarHouse owner, may sue PA for allowing other casinos. Even HE knows the market is saturated!
http://lnk.ms/2tTxq
Posted at 7:11 PM Oct 7 from
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Read our new report, "Snake Eyes: All Odds Are Against the Philly Casinos"
http://lnk.ms/2tDJx
(pls share!)
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Posted at 5:19 PM Oct 7 from
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Our latest update: Giving up.
http://lnk.ms/1P21Z
Posted at 9:01 PM Oct 6 from
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Column in Philly Metro: "Economists ... warn that urban casinos would kill more jobs than they create."
http://lnk.ms/2lCms
Posted at 6:01 PM Oct 5 from
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Video from Media Mobilizing Project of the direct action last week against the potential SugarHouse casino in Philly:
http://lnk.ms/1JbSp
Posted at 3:03 PM Oct 5 from
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Nate Silver of
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http://lnk.ms/16DBt
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Posted at 3:49 PM Oct 2 from
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PA casino lays off 28 workers in "nearly all depts" due to "current state of the economy." What was that about jobs?
http://lnk.ms/13M6c
Posted at 7:48 PM Oct 1 from
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Amazing success of grassroots coalition rooted in multiethnic, multicultural, interfaith & cross-class alliances. True people power!
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Posted at 11:16 PM Sep 30 from
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The coalition of brilliant groups that came together against casinos is a network of people power for social and economic justice.
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Posted at 11:13 PM Sep 30 from
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No other PA casino faces organized, regular opposition. WE are the competitive disadvantage for Philly casinos!
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Posted at 10:37 PM Sep 30 from
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If 2 casinos open in Philly, PA est. they'll make - that is, extract from our communities - $750mil per year. $ not going to local business
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Posted at 10:34 PM Sep 30 from
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The No Casino in the Heart of the City Coalition, of which Casino-Free is a part, has 50(!) org. members opposed to predatory gambling
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Posted at 10:31 PM Sep 30 from
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Did we mention that the new Pittsburgh casino is WAY under projections, just a month after opening?
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Posted at 10:25 PM Sep 30 from
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Lily from Casino-Free: Casinos in Philly will fail because of economy and competitive disadvantage given saturation from other casinos
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Even tho Foxwoods casino likely won't be at 8th&Mkt, Liberty Resources across the street is staying in, to stop predatory gambling ANYWHERE
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Posted at 10:22 PM Sep 30 from
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Justin Halliday from Liberty Resources speaking - even if casinos aren't targeting your area as a site, it's still affecting yr community
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Posted at 10:20 PM Sep 30 from
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Folks are beginning to arrive at the No Slots Spot for tonight's "next steps" meeting - Join us! 6-8pm, 718 Market St, with snacks!
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Posted at 9:54 PM Sep 30 from
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The Philly Inquirer reports "Disappointing start for downtown gambling hall" in Pittsburgh, bankrupt Philly casino next?
http://lnk.ms/10GqL
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Posted at 9:31 PM Sep 30 from
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The latest update on yesterday's action - and please join us TONIGHT for a discussion at 718 Market St! Info:
http://lnk.ms/0zpc6
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Posted at 6:58 PM Sep 30
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All activists RELEASED. We're having a public forum Weds eve, 6pm, 718 Market St to discuss next steps. More info tmrw. Good night!
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Posted at 1:31 AM Sep 30 from
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BREAKING: Final 5 being released! Great cheer going up, can be heard around the neighborhood. Bankrupting casinos before they bankrupt us!
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Folks are still in good spirits here although the final five have not yet been released. We'll let you know as soon as they're out.
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Two of the women who were arrested and released earlier have arrived to support those still inside. Now THAT'S dedication!
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Posted at 12:36 AM Sep 30 from
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We're now being told by the police that it will now be 830 or 845. As far as we can tell this is just bureacracy, and not add'l charges.
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This action is the first of MANY. Our mission is to prevent predatory casinos from opening and, if they do, SHUT THEM DOWN.
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Posted at 11:49 PM Sep 29 from
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One arrested activist from this morning: "Tired? We're ready to do this again tomorrow if you want!" More events are def under discussion.
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Posted at 11:47 PM Sep 29 from
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The word is the last activists will be released around 8:00. Have you seen photos from this morning? Check them out:
http://lnk.ms/2K9hM
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Posted at 11:23 PM Sep 29 from
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Still waiting for the final five to be released, incl. George (70yr old activist), Jethro (Fishtown res.), & several others
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Posted at 11:19 PM Sep 29 from
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The crowd is growing here at 21st&Hamilton. Just like this morning, it's a diverse group of families, students, clergy, working folks &more
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Posted at 11:01 PM Sep 29 from
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Word from police is "it'll be awhile" before the next group is released. If you're debating whether it's worth it to come - YES, it is!
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Posted at 10:57 PM Sep 29 from
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Folks beginning to be released here at 21st - Rev. Robin Hynicka of Arch St United Methodist Church speaking to press.
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Posted at 10:51 PM Sep 29 from
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Again, if you're coming to the support rally - and we'd LOVE to have you - please come to 21st & Hamilton, just north of the Parkway.
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Posted at 10:48 PM Sep 29 from
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All activists have been released from 8th&Race. Still waiting for larger group at 21st&Hamilton - if you have a moment, come by!
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Posted at 10:40 PM Sep 29 from
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The DA is filing add'l charges: Defiant trespass and disorderly conduct, plus original "Failure to disperse."
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Posted at 9:35 PM Sep 29 from
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Those arrested today being held in TWO locations, 21st & Hamilton, 8th & Race. Join EITHER rally at 6PM, more info soon.
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Posted at 9:32 PM Sep 29
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Those arrested today being held in TWO locations, 21st & Hamilton, 8th & Race. Join EITHER rally at 6PM, more info soon. (pls RT!)
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Ever wonder why Mayor Nutter changed positions on casinos? Here's a video of his yoga session with Gov. Rendell:
http://lnk.ms/0wFjf
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Posted at 6:00 PM Sep 29 from
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CHARGES FILED: "Failure to disperse," a misdemeanor in the second degree. More info as we receive it.
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Photo gallery from today's protest of SugarHouse casino:
http://lnk.ms/0w2By
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Posted at 4:06 PM Sep 29
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Those arrested for protesting predatory gambling in Philly this morning ranged from 20 to 70 years old. Still awaiting word on charges.
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