**TONIGHT-LIVE STREAMED** FIVE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES TO DEBATE ON FREE & EQUAL STAGE IN NYC

Public will Choose Debate Winner Using Free & Equal Blockchain App

8:00 – 10:00 PM EST | Chelsea Television Studios, NYC

NEW YORK, NY, February 29, 2024 – Five presidential candidates are confirmed to take the stage this evening at the Free & Equal Elections Foundation presidential debate in New York City at Chelsea Television Studios.  The debate starts at 8 PM EST and will be live streamed for the public.

Confirmed candidates include Jill Stein (Green Party), Chase Oliver (Libertarian Party), Lars Mapstead (Libertarian Party), Claudia De la Cruz (Party for Socialism and Liberation), and Jasmine Sherman (Green Party). Invitations were also sent to Independents Dr. Cornel West and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

The debate will be moderated by Christina Tobin, founder of Free & Equal Elections, Jason Palmer, co-founder of TOGETHER! and Caitlin Sinclair, former One America News Network correspondent.  The two-hour debate will kick off at 8 PM EST with Marie Tatti performing the national anthem.  Media partners include Rumble, Crowdpac, Free Speech TV, Epoch Times, Pacifica Network, C-SPAN, The Big Mig, NDT TV, TNT Radio, Cannected TV, Liberty Talk FM, and IPM Nation. This debate promises to be a cornerstone event leading up to the elections, giving candidates an opportunity to engage with voters and enabling voters to make informed decisions from a broader spectrum of choices.

“For the first time in history, there are more identified independent voters than Republicans and Democrats.  Not since Ross Perot ran for president 32 years ago have we seen an independent candidate polling with such high numbers in battleground states. The makeup of the national electorate has shifted, and presidential debates must reflect that shift to maintain integrity.  At Free & Equal, we are committed to hosting presidential debates that reflect this reality.” 

Free & Equal uses the League of Women Voters cumulative debate format to ensure a fair and comprehensive discussion on various issues, allowing each candidate to communicate their stance to the public effectively. Executive Producer Kevin Sanford will produce the debate.  This is the second event of the 2024 Free & Equal Elections Foundation debate series. The series is committed to providing an open and accessible platform for all voices in the democratic process, reflecting the diversity and dynamism of American political discourse.

To join the conversation during the live debate, use the hashtag #FreeandEqual. The public will vote for the winner of the debate through Free & Equal’s Elections Assistance Application via rank choice voting. Voting opens after the debate at freeandequal.org and will remain open for 72 hours.

The Libertarian Party and the Green Party have united with The Free & Equal Elections Foundation to become a part of the Open Debates Coalition, an initiative dedicated to organizing and promoting a series of open presidential debates, ensuring a more inclusive platform for all presidential candidates.

Send broadcast partnership inquiries to arielleshack@freeandequal.org

About Free & Equal Elections Foundation

Free & Equal Elections Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit, non-partisan organization based in Cambria, CA. dedicated to promoting transparency, fairness, and inclusivity in the electoral process. We work tirelessly to ensure that every citizen has equal access to the political system and the information they need to make informed decisions. Our mission is to open the electoral process through education, collaborative action, and representation for all candidates. Free & Equal leads national, state, and local efforts to transform the electoral system by hosting all-inclusive debates, producing electoral reform symposiums and Free & Equal TV, organizing United We Stand events, and building coalitions. Since 2008, Free & Equal has hosted inclusive and constructive Presidential debates.

Media Contacts:

Trevor FitzGibbon Silent Partner Inc.
(704) 775-0487
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