June 24, 2022
As of now, you have likely heard about the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade. This decision will negatively impact the lives of countless individuals and have disastrous consequences for health, safety, and wellness. We must stand against this decision and take action to defend reproductive rights and bodily autonomy.
At 6pm today there is a rally in Moscow, ID hosted by Bans Off Our Bodies to collectively organize against this decision:
Image description: A pink and blue square with the text: “BANS OFF OUR BODIES. Join us today to rally for decision day action. Friday, June 24th at 6pm. Friendship Square, Moscow.”
Facebook event link:
https://www.facebook.com/
UW’s union, UAW Local 4121, is also organizing an emergency rally tonight (6/24/22) at 5pm at the Federal Building in Downtown Seattle (915 2nd Avenue). By organizing our union here at WSU we’re joining with the movement of labor unions and others who are taking collective action to support populations disproportionately impacted by lack of access to reproductive health care.
There is also a rally in Spokane at Foley Courthouse tonight (6/24/22) at 5pm.
Image description: A tan and pink square featuring multiple people and with the text: “We won’t go back, we won’t back down: Bans off our bodies! Spokane Foley Courthouse. 920 W. Riverside Ave. 5:00-6:00pm. 06.24.22
There are also other actions that can be taken. Please see these resources for more information:
Washington state law about healthcare coverage of abortion:
https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/
Cougs for Reproductive Freedom:
https://prochoicewashington.
UAW 4121 reproductive rights action webpage: https://www.uaw4121.org/
If you have any concerns about how your reproductive and bodily rights are impacted in Washington state or if you need any connection to resources please do not hesitate to reach out.
In solidarity,
Aurora Brinkman, Psychology (Pullman)
Priyanka Bushana, Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience (Spokane)
Sarah Fakhoury, Computer Science (Pullman)
Carla De Lira, Computer Science (Pullman)
Danielle Holt, School of the Environment (Pullman)
Kelsey King, School of Biological Sciences (Vancouver)
Daniel McCloskey, Anthropology (Pullman)
Sadie Ridgeway, Sociology (Pullman)
Claudia Skinner, Languages, Cultures and Race (Pullman)