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“Bans Off Our Bodies” rally was a big success!

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"Bans Off Our Bodies" rally for abortion and reproductive rights at Charlottesville Free Speech Wall (5/14/2022)

The grassroots group “Bans Off Our Bodies Cville” organized the rally, with very significant organizing support from the Cville Dems. The event was a great success despite some rainy weather, with 300-400 coming out to voice their support for abortion and reproductive rights.

Event speakers were:

  • Josh Throneburg, Candidate for VA 5th District
  • Prof. Anne Coughlin, UVA Law
  • Prof. Larycia Hawkins, UVA Religion
  • Deborah Arenstein, Blue Ridge Abortion Fund
  • Renee Branson, Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA)
  • Doris Gelbman, local attorney
  • Dr. Irène Mathieu, local pediatrician

Thanks to all the Cville Dems who did Voter Registration (our VR crew also did a second event at the same time!), who volunteered to help make the event happen, and who attended to show our support!

Video of the “Bans Off Our Bodies” rally for abortion and reproductive rights at the Charlottesville Free Speech Wall (5/14/2022)

Charlottesville Rally for Abortion Rights

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poster for May14, 2022 Abortion rights rallyOn Saturday, May 14, abortion rights supporters are holding a “Bans Off Our Bodies” rally and protest march in support of abortion access and reproductive freedom. Speakers will include our VA 5th District candidate Josh Throneburg.

We’re supporting the organizers and doing voter registration at the event.

Women’s heath and civil rights have unfortunately become become partisan issues, so Dems need to show up and join the groundswell against concerted Republican efforts (at every level of government) to drag America back to the 1950s (or the 1350s as Justice Alito would prefer).

  • When: Saturday, May 14th (tomorrow!), 10:15am – 12:15pm
  • Meeting Place:  Federal Courthouse, 255 West Main Street, Charlottesville,
  • Rally End: Free Speech Wall, 605 E. Main St., Charlottesville, VA
  • Website:  https://www.mobilize.us/ppaf/event/459750/

Josh Throneburg Town Hall meeting: Tuesday 7pm!!

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Come in person (Jefferson School, requires masks and proof of vaccination) or stream it, but please come hear our 5th District Candidate Josh Throneburg’s policy priorities and get your questions answered! Co-hosted by Charlottesville & Albemarle Dems, our co-chair Dashad Cooper will be moderating.

Meet Josh Throneburg event Tuesday May 10 7pm