From
WORD (Women Organized to Resist and Defend)
On Women’s Equality Day, August 26 – on the eve of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida, which will be immediately followed by the Democratic National Convention - women and their allies will take to the streets of Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City, Chicago and other cities across the country in defense of women's rights.
Women’s rights are under severe attack. Access to healthcare – including contraception and abortion – childcare, housing, welfare and other benefits are being slashed across the country. We are tired of politicians playing political football with our lives. It’s time we take action. It’s time we organize and fight back.
August 26th - Women’s Equality Day - commemorates the 1920 passage of the 19th amendment, giving women the right to vote. Winning the right to vote was an important victory, but the struggle for full equality continues. Celebrate Women’s Equality Day by taking to the streets and demanding full equality now. Honor the women who fought for the rights we’ve won and continue the struggle for full equality.
Events planned for:
Chicago, IL
Daley Plaza, 11 am
Denver, OC
16th Street Mall, (meet at 16th St and California), 11 am
Die-in to raise awareness women who have died as a result of inequalities.
Organized by We are Women Colorado
Lexington, KY
Robert F Stevens Courthouse, E. Main st, 3 pm
Organized by Kentuckians Against the War on Women
Los Angeles, CA
Hollywood & Vine, 1pm
Milwaukee, WI
Pere Marquette Park, 12pm
Organized by Code Pink and Vets for Peace
New Paltz, NY
Peace Park (next to Village Hall @ 25 Plattekill Ave.), 1pm
New York, NY
47th St & 6th Ave, 1pm
San Francisco, CA
24th & Mission, 12 noon