NEW MEXICO COALITION FOR CHOICE PLANS FAMILY RALLY AND PROCESSION ON CIVIC PLAZA
"Protect the Courts - Protect Our Values!"
* Reproductive Rights * Civil Rights * Human Rights *
When: Saturday, January 22, 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Where: Civic Plaza, between 3rd & 4th at Tijeras, Albuquerque
Candlelight Procession Immediately Following the Rally
(meet at Civic Plaza by 4:30 pm for the procession)
What is the purpose of this rally?
The rally will give everyone who is concerned with this administration's divisive and deceptive tactics regarding our judiciary a chance to stand up and be counted. We can't take our constitutional rights for granted - Bush has already put hundreds of ideological judges on the federal courts, and over the next four years he may get to nominate several Supreme Court Justices. Come to the rally and get information on what is being done here in New Mexico to safeguard civil and reproductive rights and how you can take action!
What is being planned for the rally?
Invited Speakers: Lt. Governor Diane Denish, Rep. Mimi Stewart, NARAL Pro-Choice NM Lobbyist and Director Giovanna Rossi, ACLU Attorney Maureen Sanders, Young Women United
Video: Voice for Choice, the March for Women’s Lives in April 2004
Music and Performances: Earth Angels Vocal Trio, Pro-Choice Pep Squad
Refreshments: Biscochitos and hot chocolate to keep everyone fed and warm!
Family Activities: Sign making and drawing, kids welcome!
**The rally will conclude with a candlelight procession at 5:00pm**
What is the cost? Free and open to the public
Sponsors include: NARAL Pro-Choice New Mexico, ACLU-M, Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice of NM, NM Women’s Agenda, Planned Parenthood of NM, Albuquerque Peace and Justice Center, AAUW, League of Women Voters, Young Women United, Queer Women’s Project, Albuquerque Choice Action Team, Santa Fe Choice Action Team
“The threat to our civil, reproductive, and human rights is very real. With a Supreme Court vacancy looming and President Bush's inauguration approaching, we need people to stand with us to protect the courts and our values,” stated rally organizer Aubrey Montgomery.
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