Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Occupy Phoenix -- Day of Action to Expose ALEC -- NOVEMBER 30th

Day of Action in Phoenix Aims to Expose the Truth of ALEC

Phoenix, AZ 11/29/11 — Groups will convene in Phoenix tomorrow, November 30, to make a stand against the injustices committed by the American Legislative Exchange Council, also known as ALEC.

At 8am a variety of groups will converge upon the Kierland Westin Resort and Spa, where ALEC is holding its States and Nation Summit. The groups will use a diversity of tactics tosend the message to ALEC members that the American public is watching and we are not pleased.

At 11am, AZ AFL-CIO, Common Cause, MoveOn, Lucha AZ, PDA, People for the American Way, AzAN, AFSCME, DFA and more will be holding a press conference speaking out against ALEC at 11am at the State Capitol. Speakers will include Lisa Graves, the Executive Director of the Center for Media and Democracy.

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ALEC IN ARIZONA: The Voice of Corporate Special Interests in the Halls of Arizona's Legislature

Find out: 
  • What is ALEC?
  • What members of the Arizona Legislature are members of ALEC
  • Which business concerns in Arizona are involved with ALEC



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