the reformed whores were great!
more pics can be found at..
pictures from the rally! up first, my ladies and myself representing our own florida contingent :) i’m the big one on the left.. lol..
more pics can be found at..
Today! The WE ARE WOMAN rally is today!
sorry i posted nothing yesterday but i ain’t got fancy gadgets to do that kind of stuff with while i speed thru the countryside for 13 hours to get here :) i’m on my way to the rally and i’ll have pictures to share… it’s all being livestreamed so go check that out.. thank you to all the rebloggers and human beings who care and have helped.. and who i will see today! go check out
for more info about any way to check us out today! i guess people are also trying to make us treand on twitter at #WAW so help that out too if you can! :)
much love and, always,
STAND UP! FIGHT BACK!
CONGRESSWOMAN ELEANOR HOLMES-NORTON TO OPEN RALLY!
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes-Norton to Open Rally for Women’s Rights
Washington, D.C. - We Are Woman is thrilled to announce that distinguished congresswoman, Eleanor Holmes-Norton, will be providing the opening address at their national rally for women’s rights taking place on Saturday, August 18th at the United States Capitol.
The rally begins at 10:30am and will include a full program of feminist speakers, musical performers, and comedians. Each speaker will be focusing on at least one aspect of the women’s rights movement within the context of the current war on women being waged by conservative politicians like recent vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan.
WHO: We Are Woman, a grassroots organization promoting reproductive freedom, equal rights, and fair pay
WHEN: Saturday, August 18th, from 10:30am-4pm
WHERE: The West Lawn of the United States Capitol
i don’t know who these idiots are but they are going to be praying for us AT our rally because they think we’re RADICAL ANTI-FEMINISTS.. so ridiculous!
these are the folks who will be counter protesting us:
Some pro-life organizations in support of the prayer effort countering the march are:
Silent No More Awareness Campaign
Priests for Life African American Outreach
King for America
Reconciliation Community Church
National Black Prolife Coalition
American Life League
ThePillKills.com
Citizens for A Prolife Society
National Black Prolife Union
http://www.stopp.org/article.php?id=10851
but the more i look at their site it’s ALMOST funny… the side article about how “planned parenthood is hooking kids on sex” is sure to be eye opening..
This is what happens. In Texas, reproductive health providers told stories of women going to pharmacies across the border in Mexico, in search of a drug they hope will terminate unwanted pregnancies.
Mind you this isn’t even a feasible option for many people who cannot cross the border or don’t know someone who will do it for them. Imagine the people who CAN make it, but don’t have health insurance. This is just a sign of why we NEED abortions that are accessible - legally, geographically, AND financially. This is dangerous. And wrong.
And let’s be honest it isn’t a coincidence that this is happening in the state where Gov Perry allowed reproductive health care clinics for low income women to CLOSE.
![OH MY GOD IT’S IN 3 DAYS!
We Are Woman is organizing a national rally for women’s rights which will take place on the West Front Lawn of the United States Capitol on Saturday, August 18th, 2012. The rally will be starting at 10:30 a.m. rather than 11:00 a.m. The change has been made in order to accommodate the tremendous number of speakers and entertainers who will be in attendance. We are expecting thousands of women, men, and children from across America to join us for inspiring speakers, musical performances, and entertainment as we tell our legislators: women are watching!
Who: We Are Woman, a grassroots organization devoted to promoting women’s rights and using peaceful protest to unite against the war on women being waged in statehouses throughout the USA and by our current congress.
What: A rally for reproductive freedom, the Equal Rights Amendment, and fair pay. [more info]Where: The West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol - Washington, D.C. [see small map]When: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ESTWhat to bring: Painted ‘protest’ umbrella [more info] Water Picnic lunch and/or snacks Picnic or stadium blanket to sit on Sunscreen Family, friends and a lot of enthusiasm!What NOT to bring: Chairs - we will have chairs for the elderly and disabled No beach sized umbrellas, tents or shelters of any kind
No weapons of any kind, explosives, fire or chemicals
[See bottom of page for more Capitol Rules]This is a peaceful Rally The Capitol Police have been extremely helpful to us and we are asking that everyone obey their rules. We don’t want for our movement to be overshadowed by disruptive or violent behavior. Thank you!
SPEAKERS Bonnie Grabenhofer, Executive Vice President of NOW Laura Meyers, CEO Planned Parenthood Washington DC Alice Cohan, Feminist Majority Wayne Powell, Virginia’s 7th District Congressional Candidate Roberta Francis, ERA Task Force, National Council of Women’s Organization Bettina Hager, National Women’s Political Caucus George Barker, Senator Representing Virginia’s 39th District Laura Mills, CODEPINK Mara Keisling, National Center for Transgender Equality Rev. Charles McKenzie, Rainbow Push Coalition-Florida Sandy Oestreich, National Equal Rights Amendment Alliance Lisa Maatz, American Association of University Women Nadine Smith, Equality Florida Lucy Beard, Alice Paul Institute Chelsea Strayer, Mormons for ERA Soraya Chemaly, Feminist Writer Andrea Gleaves, Women’s Information Network Kimberely Johnson, Rock the Slut Vote Holly Kearl, Stop Street Harrassment Jodi Renee Thomas, The Well Written Woman
Kamala Lopez, Executive Director E.R.A. Education Project, Filmaker Ben Atherton-Zeman, National Organization of Men Against SexismENTERTAINERS Ruth Rasby The Reformed Whores Emma’s Revolution Dance of the Dying The Sweater Set Ben Atherton-Zeman
WASHINGTON, D.C.Below are links that may be of use to you.
Transportation & MetroHotels [please contact us at info@wearewoman.us if you need a free place to stay]Restaurant Guide
View Larger Map
CAPITOL RULES
Solicitation: It is prohibited at all times to offer any item for sale, or solicit fares, alms, or contributions or display any form of advertising on Capitol Grounds.
Filming and Photography: The use of camera equipment to film or photograph on Capitol Grounds is permitted, provided the photographs or film are for private or other non-commercial use. Non-commercial documentary or historical filming is permitted on a case-by-case basis. The use of tripods or other film or photography enhancement equipment requires special permission, and is limited to grassy areas where pedestrian or vehicular traffic will not be impeded.
Distribution of Literature: Literature may be distributed to interested persons, at no charge, as a part of a permitted activity. Distribution of literature is prohibited inside all Capitol Buildings.
Shelters: Setting up, placement or storage of camping equipment, tents, sleeping bags, bedrolls, bedding or a shelter of any kind is prohibited at all times.
Grounds: It is prohibited at any time to climb, remove or in any way injure any statue, seat, wall, fountain, light poles, elevator towers, or other erection or architectural feature, or any tree, shrub or landscaping feature within the Capitol Grounds. No person may stand or otherwise enter upon any of the Capitol Visitor Center skylights, fountains, planters, walls, surface level air grates and generators.
Sleeping or Lying Down: Sleeping or lying down is prohibited at all times on any paved or improved area including, but not limited to, streets, roads, sidewalks, steps, curbs, gutters, doorways, alcoves, and walls. Sleeping or lying down is prohibited on any unimproved (grassy) area of the Capitol Grounds from one-half (½) hour after sunset to one-half (½) hour before sunrise.
Parking: There is no parking available for private automobiles, buses, or other vehicles on Capitol Grounds. Buses may utilize Garfield Circle, at the intersection of First Street and Maryland Avenue, S.W., and Union Station, at 50 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E., to drop off passengers.
Prohibited Items: The following items are prohibited at all times on Capitol Grounds: any firearm, explosive, club, missile, chemical or other incendiary device or other weapon. It is also prohibited to use or display any open flame including, but not limited to, ignited candles, torches, lanterns, or lamps. Flashlights and other battery-powered lights are permitted.
Please contact info@wearewoman.us if you have any additional questions or concerns.](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8t6j2W0C31rsen60o1_400.png)
OH MY GOD IT’S IN 3 DAYS!
We Are Woman is organizing a national rally for women’s rights which will take place on the West Front Lawn of the United States Capitol on Saturday, August 18th, 2012. The rally will be starting at 10:30 a.m. rather than 11:00 a.m. The change has been made in order to accommodate the tremendous number of speakers and entertainers who will be in attendance. We are expecting thousands of women, men, and children from across America to join us for inspiring speakers, musical performances, and entertainment as we tell our legislators: women are watching!
Who: We Are Woman, a grassroots organization devoted to promoting women’s rights and using peaceful protest to unite against the war on women being waged in statehouses throughout the USA and by our current congress.
What: A rally for reproductive freedom, the Equal Rights Amendment, and fair pay. [more info]
Where: The West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol - Washington, D.C. [see small map]
When: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST
What to bring:
Painted ‘protest’ umbrella [more info]
Water
Picnic lunch and/or snacks
Picnic or stadium blanket to sit on
Sunscreen
Family, friends and a lot of enthusiasm!
What NOT to bring:
Chairs - we will have chairs for the elderly and disabled
No beach sized umbrellas, tents or shelters of any kind
Where: The West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol - Washington, D.C. [see small map]
When: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST
What to bring:
Painted ‘protest’ umbrella [more info]
Water
Picnic lunch and/or snacks
Picnic or stadium blanket to sit on
Sunscreen
Family, friends and a lot of enthusiasm!
What NOT to bring:
Chairs - we will have chairs for the elderly and disabled
No beach sized umbrellas, tents or shelters of any kind
No weapons of any kind, explosives, fire or chemicals
[See bottom of page for more Capitol Rules]
This is a peaceful Rally
The Capitol Police have been extremely helpful to us and we are asking that everyone obey their rules. We don’t want for our movement to be overshadowed by disruptive or violent behavior. Thank you!
This is a peaceful Rally
The Capitol Police have been extremely helpful to us and we are asking that everyone obey their rules. We don’t want for our movement to be overshadowed by disruptive or violent behavior. Thank you!
SPEAKERS
Bonnie Grabenhofer, Executive Vice President of NOW
Laura Meyers, CEO Planned Parenthood Washington DC
Alice Cohan, Feminist Majority
Wayne Powell, Virginia’s 7th District Congressional Candidate
Roberta Francis, ERA Task Force, National Council of Women’s Organization
Bettina Hager, National Women’s Political Caucus
George Barker, Senator Representing Virginia’s 39th District
Laura Mills, CODEPINK
Mara Keisling, National Center for Transgender Equality
Rev. Charles McKenzie, Rainbow Push Coalition-Florida
Sandy Oestreich, National Equal Rights Amendment Alliance
Lisa Maatz, American Association of University Women
Nadine Smith, Equality Florida
Lucy Beard, Alice Paul Institute
Chelsea Strayer, Mormons for ERA
Soraya Chemaly, Feminist Writer
Andrea Gleaves, Women’s Information Network
Kimberely Johnson, Rock the Slut Vote
Holly Kearl, Stop Street Harrassment
Jodi Renee Thomas, The Well Written Woman
Kamala Lopez, Executive Director E.R.A. Education Project, Filmaker
Ben Atherton-Zeman, National Organization of Men Against Sexism
ENTERTAINERS
Ruth Rasby
The Reformed Whores
Emma’s Revolution
Dance of the Dying
The Sweater Set
Ben Atherton-Zeman
Ben Atherton-Zeman, National Organization of Men Against Sexism
ENTERTAINERS
Ruth Rasby
The Reformed Whores
Emma’s Revolution
Dance of the Dying
The Sweater Set
Ben Atherton-Zeman
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Below are links that may be of use to you.
Below are links that may be of use to you.
Transportation & Metro
Hotels [please contact us at info@wearewoman.us if you need a free place to stay]
Restaurant Guide
Hotels [please contact us at info@wearewoman.us if you need a free place to stay]
Restaurant Guide
CAPITOL RULES
Solicitation: It is prohibited at all times to offer any item for sale, or solicit fares, alms, or contributions or display any form of advertising on Capitol Grounds.
Filming and Photography: The use of camera equipment to film or photograph on Capitol Grounds is permitted, provided the photographs or film are for private or other non-commercial use. Non-commercial documentary or historical filming is permitted on a case-by-case basis. The use of tripods or other film or photography enhancement equipment requires special permission, and is limited to grassy areas where pedestrian or vehicular traffic will not be impeded.
Distribution of Literature: Literature may be distributed to interested persons, at no charge, as a part of a permitted activity. Distribution of literature is prohibited inside all Capitol Buildings.
Shelters: Setting up, placement or storage of camping equipment, tents, sleeping bags, bedrolls, bedding or a shelter of any kind is prohibited at all times.
Grounds: It is prohibited at any time to climb, remove or in any way injure any statue, seat, wall, fountain, light poles, elevator towers, or other erection or architectural feature, or any tree, shrub or landscaping feature within the Capitol Grounds. No person may stand or otherwise enter upon any of the Capitol Visitor Center skylights, fountains, planters, walls, surface level air grates and generators.
Sleeping or Lying Down: Sleeping or lying down is prohibited at all times on any paved or improved area including, but not limited to, streets, roads, sidewalks, steps, curbs, gutters, doorways, alcoves, and walls. Sleeping or lying down is prohibited on any unimproved (grassy) area of the Capitol Grounds from one-half (½) hour after sunset to one-half (½) hour before sunrise.
Parking: There is no parking available for private automobiles, buses, or other vehicles on Capitol Grounds. Buses may utilize Garfield Circle, at the intersection of First Street and Maryland Avenue, S.W., and Union Station, at 50 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E., to drop off passengers.
Prohibited Items: The following items are prohibited at all times on Capitol Grounds: any firearm, explosive, club, missile, chemical or other incendiary device or other weapon. It is also prohibited to use or display any open flame including, but not limited to, ignited candles, torches, lanterns, or lamps. Flashlights and other battery-powered lights are permitted.
Please contact info@wearewoman.us if you have any additional questions or concerns.
