Press Release: People For the American Way Foundation Introduces Democracy Wireless Cellphone Service Powered by Working Assets

People For the American Way Foundation Introduces Democracy Wireless, a Cellphone Service Powered by Working Assets

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The following is released today by People For the American Way Foundation:

Want to get a great cellphone, great service, great features, great prices -- and change the world at the same time?

People For the American Way Foundation today announced a new way to call for democracy: Democracy Wireless (http://www.democracywireless.com/). With Democracy Wireless, every call you make will generate a donation from Working Assets to People For the American Way Foundation and support our work for progressive values and social justice.

Democracy Wireless is powered by Working Assets, the leading progressive cellphone company that makes it easy to make a difference. With Democracy Wireless, a portion of all monthly charges are donated by Working Assets to exclusively support People For the American Way Foundation's work, transforming a simple phone call into a personal pledge of support. Democracy Wireless features competitively priced individual and family plans, and popular cellphones loaded with key features. All customer service and sales is handled by Working Assets with calls carried by a leading, all-digital, nationwide network.

"You can help us change the world, one phone call at a time," said Ralph G. Neas, president of People For the American Way Foundation. "Working Assets is an indispensable partner for progressive action and a valued ally. Our members, supporters and activists try to live their beliefs every day, in every aspect of their lives. We all need phones-Working Assets and Democracy Wireless can make every call count."

Unlike other cellphone providers that contribute to right-wing politicians who are attacking our most fundamental American values and individual rights, Democracy Wireless uses the phone as a tool to get more politically involved. Just like Working Assets' flagship cellphone service, Democracy Wireless includes "Free Speech" calls of up to 30 free minutes a month to the White House, Congress and other targeted decision-makers. Well-argued CitizenLetters(R) also can be ordered on a subscriber's behalf for a small fee, and the Democracy Wireless monthly bill includes news of People For the American Way Foundation's work.

Additional benefits of the service include free calls among Democracy Wireless members and friendly customer service provided by Working Assets. New customers can keep their current mobile phone numbers and will receive a free LG150 data phone as well as free activation and shipping with a two-year agreement. Visit http://www.democracywireless.com/ or call 800/605-7205 for full details.

About Working Assets

Working Assets was established in 1985 to help busy people make a difference in the world through everyday activities like talking on the phone. Every time a customer uses one of Working Assets' donation-linked services (wireless, long distance or credit card), the company donates a portion of the charges to nonprofit groups working to build a world that is more just, humane and environmentally sustainable. To date, Working Assets' members have generated more than $50 million for progressive causes. For more information, go to http://www.workingassetswireless.com/.

About People For the American Way Foundation

Since its establishment, People For the American Way Foundation has been committed to countering the forces of social discord and fragmentation with an affirmation of "the American Way:" respect for diversity; freedom of thought, expression, and religion; equal justice; and a sense of community. The organization is a premier source of vital information for policymakers, scholars and activists nationwide on the Right Wing movement and its political allies. People For the American Way Foundation also engages in legal action as needed to protect or restore the rights and liberties of Americans. As a 501 (c) (3) designated organization, contributions to People for the American Way Foundation are tax-deductible. For more information on contributions to People For the American Way Foundation, go to http://www.pfaw.org/.