More than 500 people attended the rally held by Women’s March San Luis Obispo on Tuesday, in support of protecting reproductive and abortion rights. The event held outside the San Luis Obispo courthouse was organized after a non-finalized Supreme Court draft opinion was leaked, potentially striking down Roe v. Wade – a decision that has protected […]
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“It’s like coming home”: Looking back on the Women’s March SLO Engage for Equity rally
Audio by Torstein Rehn Women’s March SLO held the “Engage for Equity” rally at Mitchell Park in San Luis Obispo on Saturday March 5. The rally ran from 1-3 p.m. and featured speakers such as San Luis Obispo Mayor Erica Stewart, yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe member Wendy Lucas, GALA Pride and Diversity […]
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“We cannot get lazy about our democracy”: SLO Women’s March to hold virtual rally
This story was updated Jan. 11 to clarify information regarding RSVP for the event At past San Luis Obispo Women’s Marches, one might expect to see thousands of people gathering, chanting and walking through the streets of Downtown San Luis Obispo to the tune of live music. This year’s Women’s March is going to look […]
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Cal Poly fights back against proposed Title IX changes
Sexual assaults that occur a block from campus could be a block too far for the Office of Equal Opportunity to investigate. This is one of many changes to Title IX, proposed by the Trump Administration, that sparked concern among members of the Cal Poly community. Students and faculty at Cal Poly have spoken out […]
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SLO Queerdos is raising money for the Women’s March through the power of Lady Gaga
SLO Queerdos drag queens and kings along with 7 Sisters Brewing Company are working to raise money for the local Women’s March in one fun-filled night.
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Women’s March brings truth to power in SLO
In 2017, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets across the nation in the first Women’s March — with a reported 10,000 participants in San Luis Obispo. In 2018, they marched again. And once again, the community plans to march at Women’s March SLO 2019, “Truth to Power,” on Jan. 19. The march […]
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Flash mob at Farmer’s Market calls ‘Attention’ to voting
“What better way to collaborate than dance?” Women’s March SLO Coordinator Ellen Morrison said. “It’s much easier to collaborate these days if you don’t have to talk to each other.”
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Poly This Week: Women’s March SLO responds to Kavanaugh hearings
When Women’s March SLO heard about a tweet from President Donald Trump that questioned why Christine Blasey Ford had not reported Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh for sexual assault sooner, they knew they had to do something. In response to Trump’s tweet and concerned reactions from the San Luis Obispo community, the organization held a […]
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Students say people should stay involved after the Women’s March
While the Women’s March inspires thousands of participants, some students believe there is no political action taken beyond that.
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Women’s March SLO to host vigil for Syrian refugees
The vigil is just one of the many taking place across the nation on Thursday.