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Celebrities Sarah Jessica Parker, Elvis, Nine Inch Nails, WILL AND GRACE, ``JOEY'', and Many, Many More Contribute to Online Auction.


SEATTLE -- People For the American Way People For the American Way (PFAW) is a progressive advocacy organization in the United States. Under U.S. tax code, PFAW is organized as a tax-exempt 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. The current president of PFAW is Ralph Neas. :

--New Items Being Added Every Day!

--New Auction End Date: Sunday, December 12th

--The Stars of Music, Stage and Screen Contribute That Perfect Holiday Gift to Fundraising Auction on eBay

The Chloe dress worn by Sarah Jessica Parker on SEX IN THE CITY, a 1970s stage outfit custom-made by Nudie's for Elvis Presley, walk on roles on WILL AND GRACE and JOEY, a guitar played by (and smashed by) Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor -- these are just some of the one-of-a-kind memorabilia at the People for the American Way's (PFAW PFAW People For the American Way (first amendment advocacy and watchdog group; founded in 1980 by Norman Lear) ) annual eBay "Auction for the American Way The American way of life is an expression that refers to the "life style" of people living in the United States of America. It is an example of a behavioral modality, developed from the 17th century until today. ."

The auction is underway now and -- due to a surge of new items -- another week has been added! While many items up for bid end this Sunday, new and extended items will be available for bid until Sunday, December 12th. All proceeds benefit PFAW's ongoing efforts to promote free speech, civil rights, and religious liberty. "We are deeply grateful for everyone who is helping us promote and protect the constitutional principles of privacy, equality under the law, and freedom of thought, expression, and religion," said People For the American Way President Ralph G. Neas.

Find distinctive gifts that everyone will adore from their favorite musician, actor, artist and author on the eBay Auction for the American Way. For a once in a lifetime experience, bid on:

--Walk-on roles on WILL AND GRACE, JOEY, and QUINTUPLETS;

--Lunch and plane ride with Nirvana bassist (and pilot!) Krist Noveselic;

--Lunch with Katrina Vanden Huevel, editor of THE NATION magazine, or Cynthia Preston from General Hospital, or Doris Roberts Doris May Roberts (b. November 4 1930, St. Louis, Missouri) is a five-time Emmy Award-winning American actress, best known for playing Marie Barone on Everybody Loves Raymond. Biography
Early life
Doris Roberts was born in St.
 from EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND Everybody Loves Raymond is an American sitcom originally broadcast on CBS from 1996 to 2005. It is one of the most critically acclaimed American sitcoms of its time.  or all of the above!;

--A day in the studio with legendary music producer Bob Ezrin Bob Ezrin (born 1949 in Toronto, Ontario) is a musician and record producer. Professional background
Bob Ezrin attended Oakwood Collegiate Institute High School in Toronto, graduating in 1967.
.

For the music fans on your holiday shopping list, find:

--Handwritten lyrics from the B52's, Emmylou Harris Emmylou Harris (b. April 2, 1947, Birmingham, Alabama) is a country, folk and alternative rock musician. In addition to her work as a solo artist and bandleader, both as an interpreter of other composers' works and as a singer-songwriter, she is a sought-after backing vocalist and , Tommy Ramone, KD Lang, Joan Baez, the Black Eyed Peas This article is about the American hip hop group. For the vegetable, see Black-eyed pea.

The Black Eyed Peas are an American hip hop group from Los Angeles, California, who have enjoyed worldwide pop success. The group is currently composed of will.i.am, apl.de.
 and more;

--Signed instruments from Stevie Nicks, Bob Weir (Grateful Dead), Alanis Morisette, Green Day, Blondie, Red Hot Chili Peppers Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American alternative rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983. For most of its career, the group has consisted of vocalist Anthony Kiedis, guitarist John Frusciante, bassist Michael "Flea" Balzary, and drummer Chad Smith.  and others;

--Other great items from the Dixie Chicks, Dave Matthews, Madonna, Beyonce, and others.

For hard to shop for friends and family:

--Check out art by Richard Aaron, Debra Iyall, Robbie Connal, signer Natalie Merchant and others;

--Signed books from Guy Oseary, Jane Fonda, and Graham Nash;

--For anyone getting married in December, legendary performance artist El Vez can perform their wedding ceremony for the right bid amount!

Support freedom of expression in America by participating in the eBay Auction for the American Way. Proceeds will benefit People For the American Way. Go to http://auction.pfaw.org to preview the dozens of items, then start your bidding! New items are being added all the time.
WHAT:     Auction for the American Way, an eBay auction of
          one-of-a-kind celebrity memorabilia to benefit People For
          the American Way

WHEN:     Underway NOW -- new items are added daily until the auction
          closes on Sunday, December 12th (NEW CLOSING DATE).

WHERE:    Visit http://auction.pfaw.org



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