Resolution in favor of ALL CANDIDATES of the major parties being included in nationally broadcast debates

Whereas the democracy of our country is dependent on the free and open exchange of ideas and information,

And, whereas the media conglomerates and corporate interests, driven by shareholder profits, are using the public air waves to limit access and monopolize the broadcasting commons,

And whereas these media conglomerates and corporate interests are undermining the public interest to be fully informed about critical issues, thus declaring themselves to be private entities who can limit debate through arbitrarily set conditions for participation ,

Be it resolved that Progressive Democrats of Los Angeles shall support this resolution to request that the Democratic National Committee REQUIRE that the broadcasting networks who use the public air waves include all presidential candidates in all nationally televised debates.

120 co-sponsors listed on pdla.org website and the Undersigned