Turkish protesters raise $55,000 for full-page ad in New York Times (Added link to pic)

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Turkish protesters raise $55,000 for full-page ad in New York Times http://gu.com/p/3gac9/tw via @guardian


http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/03/turkey-new-york-times-ad?CMP=twt_gu

The voice of the Turkish opposition may be about to be heard in America's newspaper of record, thanks to enthusiastic participation in a crowd-funding campaign. Raya Jalabi of the Guardian US reports:

A crowd-funding campaign has raised over $55,000 in under 24 hours to help pay for a full-page ad in the New York Times calling for democratic action and new dialogue on Turkey.

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Campaigners are asked for help in drafting a full statement to be printed in the ad. Over 150 commenters have contributed so far. The first draft of the ad begins:

The violent response to a peaceful protest to save Istanbul's Gezi Park symbolizes an autocratic government's increasing encroachment on the civil rights of the country's citizens. We hope for new dialogue—one that can restore the trust of Turkish citizens in a government that positioned Turkey as a global economic power, but which is now getting recognition around the world for condoning harsh police retaliation that strikes at the pillars of democracy.

(More at the link.)

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[7wo7rees]

1. Good ad copy.

I'll take it.