Democracy Now! 30th anniversary event sells out, offers free livestream
Summary
Sold-out 30th anniversary event for Democracy Now! on Feb 23. Watch live stream with Angela Davis, Michael Stipe, Wynton Marsalis, Naomi Klein, Maria Ressa. Donations support independent journalism.
Democracy Now! 30th anniversary event sold out
The live, in-person event for Democracy Now!'s 30th anniversary celebration at the Riverside Church in New York City is officially sold out. The event will still be accessible to the public via a free live stream.
How to watch the anniversary special
The broadcast will air on Monday, February 23rd, at 7 pm ET. Viewers can join the live stream through a link provided by the organization.
The program will feature a notable roster of guests from activism, journalism, and the arts. The announced lineup includes:
- Activist and scholar Angela Davis
- Musician and activist Michael Stipe
- Jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis
- Journalist and author Naomi Klein
- Nobel Peace Laureate Maria Ressa
Anniversary fundraising drive underway
Alongside the anniversary event, Democracy Now! is conducting a fundraising campaign. The organization is soliciting donations to support its ongoing journalism.
In a statement, host Amy Goodman framed the donations as supporting "fearless, independent journalism" that covers grassroots movements and challenges to power. The campaign emphasizes that every dollar makes a difference for the nonprofit news outlet.
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