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Greetings to all,
1. We are kicking off our celebration of
Women's History Month with a Vigil being held in
Sebastopol on March 8 from 12:00-1:00. That is
International Women's Day and this year it is also a
national day of protest. See more information and sign up to
attend here:
https://action.womensmarch.com/events/international-women-s-day-unite-resist-in-sebastopol
We’re taking to the streets to fight back against the
fascist takeover. Join us to defend our rights, our bodies,
and our future. No permission needed—just show up and bring
others.
This is a one-hour vigil, not a march. Please make a sign
with BIG letters. (Ideas: RESIST . . . WE WON'T GO BACK. . .
.)
We will be peaceful and respectful of others. We can stand
on the four corners—chants and songs are welcome.
Allow time for parking. We can stand on the four corners
(highways 12 and 116).
Women's Rights Vigil of January 18, 2025 in Sebastopol - Photos by Leah Harper
2. Elaine Rock, a well-known local
author, is doing a special presentation at our March
meeting! She recently published a book on Dusty
Roads, a pioneer in the feminist movement.
who lived many years in Sonoma County. Dusty began her
career as a flight attendant (or "stewardess") and became a
leading figure in the fight for women's equality. See the
box below for full information on how you can get this at
Amazon. We encourage you to purchase this book because it's
a fascinating piece of history, but you'll enjoy Elaine's
presentation nonetheless.
3.
A reminder to take action against the SAVE Act,
which we need to ensure doesn't pass!
From the Santa Rosa Democratic Club:
Urgent action item: please call your member of Congress
today and ask them to vote NO on the SAVE Act. Passage of
the bill would likely disenfranchise millions of citizens,
including low income people, rural voters, married women who
change their names, and minorities in particular.
This bill is a Republican priority and on a fast track for
passage this month. Nonprofit VOTE states, “The issue with
the SAVE Act is that the bill would require all voters to
provide in person, documentary proof of citizenship – a
passport or birth certificate (with a photo ID) in most
cases – anytime they register or update their registration.
A Real ID would not be acceptable, nor would military IDs,
without accompanying documentation like a birth
certificate." This would also mean that we would no longer
be able to offer voter registration at local events such as
the Farmers’ Market and Fourth of July Celebration.
Senator Alex Padilla: Washington, DC 202-224-3553; San
Francisco 415-981-9369.
Senator Adam Schiff: Washington, DC 202-224-3841; San
Francisco 415-393-0707.
Congressman Jared Huffman (CA2) Washington, DC 202-225-5161;
Petaluma 707-981-8967.
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA4) Washington, DC 202-225-3311;
Santa Rosa 707-542-7182.
It is important for our California Congressional
Representatives hear from us even though they will probably
vote against this bill. They need to know we are here.
4.
The 2025 NOW Calendar is Available
- Until they're
gone
Calendars on discount! We still have a few of our 2025
historical calendars (with local women heroes) and if you
would like one, please contact us at
info@nowsonoma.org
for a donation of any amount to our chapter. Hurry before
they're gone!
If you are not yet a NOW member or need to renew your membership,
please join our
growing organization! Our chapter's ID is CA0660 and you can select it when
you sign
up here. If you prefer to write a check, here is a form you can clip and
mail. You can
also pay for membership or donate to us anytime by using the QR code
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Visit our Sonoma County NOW site for news, links,
and
information:
www.nowsonoma.org
Above: Our Chapter celebrating the 50th Anniversary of NOW with the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, October 2016.
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August 26, 2020, the 19th Amendment Centennial and
Women's Equality Day was celebrated in Sebastopol with the Women's Suffrage
Banners.
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The 2020 Rose Parade featured the We Heart float
commemorating the Women's Suffrage Centennial and won the Theme Trophy.
See video clip below for the passage of the float and the Women Suffragist
marchers in front of KTLA cameras January 1, 2020.
NOW Sonoma
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