Supporters Gather in Solidarity with Texas Women

Demonstrators gathered in Washington Square park on Monday July 15 with cars beeping their horns in support.  Chanting "Rochester stands with Texas women" the rally was called after the Texas legislature passed a restrictive bill that would close most abortion clinics in the state.  Governor Rick Perry(R) intends to sign the bill.  Similar restrictions have been imposed in other states some of which are as close to us as Ohio.

Being Pro-Choice is not about having abortions!  It is about choosing when to start a family and how large or small is will be.  A right that belongs to everyone.

In New York, Governor Cuomo sent a ten-point Women's Equality Agenda bill to the Legislature during the past session.  It would have guaranteed New York women access to safe, legal abortion and birth control. It would have also granted women equal pay for equal work, and prohibited discrimination against pregnant women and mothers. The law passed in the Assembly but was defeated by Republicans in the Senate.

The group left the park at 6:00pm and marched to Meigs Street to join in a rally for slain Florida teenager Travon Martin. It was a difficult week for human rights.  The struggle continues.