“Hands Off Our Constitution!” Civil Rights Rally, Sun., 9/28, 1:30 PM, State Capitol
| September 28, 2008 | ||
| 1:30 pm |
Hands Off Our Constitution!
Civil Rights Rally
South Side of State Capitol overlooking Capitol Avenue (see map at bottom)
Sunday, September 28, 2008
1:30 PM Gather
2:00 PM Kick-off
(please allow 30 minutes to park and walk from side streets)
Theatre, Singing, Speeches Calling All People to:
Vote NO on the Constitutional Convention Question November 4th
Background:
The Rights of Women, African-Americans, Latinos, Immigrants, People Living in Poverty, Public Employees, Ex-Offenders,
Transgender, Bisexual, Lesbian, and Gay people would likely All be Under Attack if Ballot Initiatives come to Connecticut.
A Partial List of What’s At Stake Under Ballot Initiatives:
- Abortion Rights
- Emergency Contraception for Rape Victims
- Affirmative Action
- Anti-Poverty Programs
- Judicial Discretion in Sentencing
- Public Education Funding
- Comprehensive Sex Education
- Human Rights to Housing & Employment for Transgender & Gender Non-conforming People
- Healthcare, Social Services, & College Assistance for Immigrants
- Healthcare & Retirement Benefits of Public Servants
- Same-Sex Marriage and Civil Unions
- Euthanasia
A Pro-Ballot Initative Rally will take place on the North Side of the Capitol calling for a Constitutional Convention.
In response, The Connecticut Civil Rights Defense Coalition is holding a simultaneous Hands Off Our Constitution! Civil Rights Rally on the South Side of the State Capitol
to Defend the Rights of Women and Minority Groups and to call on all people to Vote NO on the Constitutional Convention Question November 4th
Take A Stand Against Patriarchy-Theocracy-Racism-Classism-Heterosexism
Take A Stand for Civil Rights!
Bring Banners, Posters, Flags etc.
Sponsored by The Connecticut Civil Rights Defense Coalition
A Better Way Foundation, American Friends Service Committee CT, A.N.S.W.E.R CT, Bright Star Vision, Clean Slate Committee, Connecticut Coalition for Peace & Justice, Connecticut TransAdvocacy Coalition, International Socialist Organization New Haven, Metropolitan Community Church Hartford, NARAL Pro-Choice Connecticut , National Lawyers Guild - CT Chapter, Network of Spiritual Progressives (CT), People of Faith CT, Queers Without Borders, The Socialist Party Central/Eastern CT Local, West Hartford Citizens for Peace & Justice
To join the coalition, contact People of Faith:
http://faithct.net/contact
More info: People of Faith
860-841-5006
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