DEPARTMENTS
ANTI-WAR
DEATH PENALTY
ELECTIONS
ENVIRONMENT
GLBT ISSUES
HEMP
INTERNATIONAL
NATIONAL
REVIEWS
|
Departments Ohio Ohioans rally against "War on Women!" “You are standing on historic ground,” stated Brian Rothenburg, Director of Progress Ohio. “96 years ago today thousands of women stood right here, without the right to vote, with no health care, no voice and no rights, they came to this building and stated that ‘they are Americans, too!’ Because they fought, we have a voice today. But the heirs of those who barred women from voting then are again trying to take our votes away, take our rights to health care away. We stand here united to say again; We Are Americans, too, & We Won’t Go Back!” While reminiscent of the rallies for women’s rights in the 1960s, the large numbers of young women, children at the rally was striking. Marie Hlavin, a self-described “proud future teacher” was there with her 6 year old daughter, Emma. “Planned Parenthood is where I found out I was pregnant,” she stated. “It is where I’ve been able to get health care, and they are trying to shut it down. That’s wrong!” She also found a lump on her breast on a visit to Planned Parenthood. “While it was negative, just think of all the women who wouldn’t find out until it was too late if they close Planned Parenthood.” Donna O’Connell, a Dublin school teacher and candidate for Representative in the 21st District, said that she felt she had to attend. “Right wing Republicans are trying to legislate to take away rights that we’ve already fought for and won. I felt I had to become active. I just couldn’t sit back and let that happen! We shouldn’t have to fight again for the rights our mothers and grandmothers already have won!” Signs demanded; “End the War on Women,” “Proud Woman, Proud American,” “My Body Belongs to Me,” & “We Won’t Just Go Away!” At the edge of the statehouse rally tables were set up with petitions against the “voter suppression bill” (HR 194), for a neutral body to do redistricting, against growing gun violence and supporting a measure to recall politicians in Ohio. State Representative Mike Stinziano said that he attended because he wanted to show support for those fighting against harmful legislation that would hurt low income women. “The Republicans were elected calling for jobs, but have passed eight bills attacking women’s health care and refuse to do anything about jobs,” he said. Chyrstal Obiukwu, a Junior Social Work student at Ohio State University, made the point that “they are really afraid of us! The reason they are passing legislation attacking women’s rights is because they are trying to take away our ability to be involved in public life. They will not succeed!” As the skies cracked open and the rains came down, chants were still heard as we left the statehouse; “We won’t go away!” |
|
Re-examining the Lucasville Uprising: Essay 7 CMHA tries to erase black history: Poindexter Village History Advisory Group cries "foul" Unions, friends, need volunteers to help Columbus families in need! Unions push back -- can manager pay raise! Ohio city OK's raise for manager, shaft for public workers! Campaign of prisoner sabotage hits Mansfield Correctional Celebrating the life of Brother Nommo X (James E. Brown) 1947-2012 Re-examining Lucasville: Essay 6 Re-examining Lucasville: Essay 4 Join the Free Press and other concerned citizens in Election Defense Re-examining Lucasville: Essay 5 Ohio lobbying to be home for drones Re-examining Lucasville: Essay 3 - A Tragedy? Re-examining the Lucasville uprising Essay 2: What Caused the Uprising? “We’re fighting for our families” say striking Ohio refinery workers Transport settlement will strengthen Columbus Prosecutor and judge oppose Ohio execution At-large City Council elections and the suppression of free speech in Columbus Re-examining the Lucasville uprising: Essay 1 National student congress called for in August in Ohio Open letter to Columbus City Council President Andrew Ginther Ohio Super Max Prisoner Resumes Hunger Strike OSP Hunger Strike Ends OSP hunger strike enters second week Ohio Super Max hunger strike continues and expands 25 Ohio Super Max prisoners start a hunger strike Ohioans rally against "War on Women!" Truth in Sentencing: 3200 prisoners stuck in Ohio Prisons Near East Side Residents Express Concerns about 'Revitalization' A History of Traditional Democrat Party Support for a More Open Columbus, Ohio City Council WVKO AM Radio Station's 2nd Annual Bash BREAKING NEWS---VICTORY AT COOPER!! Ohio Students Form Student Association, Call on Others to Organize Trader Joe’s and The Coalition of Immokalee Workers Sign Fair Food Agreement Open Letter to Sherrod Brown Roe turns 30: Columbus protests Read Ohio Articles by Year: |
FREE PRESS EMAIL UPDATE
Donate to the Free Press Election Protection Fund to help us investigate and monitor election fraud in this year's election.
FOLLOW US ON
twitter
facebook
SEARCH THE FREEPRESS
1021 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43205 | 614.253.2571 | truth@freepress.org
All content © 1970-2012 The Columbus Free Press
Disclaimer