Utica March for Reproductive Freedom Sunday 2 pm
We Must Stop Trump & the Republicans
They Destroyed Roe v Wade,
Now They're Coming for Birth Control, Mifepristone, & IVF
and They're Promising a National Ban
Utica Reproductive Freedom March & Rally
Sunday, 2-3 pm Oneida Square to Nurses Candlelight Park
June 24th marks two years since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade and federal constitutional protections for abortion. Let's be honest. Dobbs was a huge loss of freedom and rights. And across the country, people have been struggling and suffering as a result. We MUST make sure that the right of every woman to make her own health care decisions--and every doctor to provide a full range of health care services--is top of mind for voters in November. Most voters support reproductive freedom. We want them to know that MAGA Republicans like Brandon Williams want to ELIMINATE that freedom.
On Sunday, June 23rd we are shining a light on Trump and MAGA Rep. Williams and showing the power of the movement fighting back against them to protect our personal freedoms and reproductive rights. We're doing it Utica, where we had hundreds march when we learned Roe was being overturned in 2022. Let's see another huge crowd!
Reproductive Freedom March & Rally in Utica.
Sunday, June 23rd
2-3 pm
Meet at Oneida Square (Genesee & State Street). March to Rally at Nurses Candlelight Park.
We are asking everyone to sign up on the Mobilize link and share that link with all your friends--so that we can communicate with you about the march/rally in case there is any change in plan and in order to get a sense of the attendance numbers. Please sign up then share the link: https://mobilize.us/s/BRbUEP
We will march on Genesee Street from Oneida Square to Nurses Candlelight Park and have a rally. At 3:00 pm we will encourage attendees to participate in early voting before polls close at 5pm and/or take a short walking turf nearby and encourage voters to vote with reproductive freedom at the top of their minds. Please spread the word--especially to young people who are active on social media platforms and can reach a wide audience.
Please bring signs. Here are some ideas:
My body, my choice * Reproductive freedom is under attack * Republicans are coming for our birth control
We won’t go back * Only re-electing Joe Biden can stop a national abortion ban
Rep. Williams supports abortion bans * Stay out of my healthcare decisions, Republicans
No Forced Pregnancy! * Trump is 100% responsible for repealing Roe
Trump & Brandon Williams are coming for birth control & IVF next
Trump & Brandon Williams want to make your healthcare decisions for you
***WEATHER PLANS***
If the weather looks bad (thunderstorms or heavy rain), please check your email and/or the IMV Facebook Page. We will send an email and post on our page ONE HOUR before the event if we must cancel. If you don't see anything by 1 pm, we're ON!
Live in NY22? Vote Early! Already Voted? Call Other Early Voters
Remind everyone you know in NY22 to vote early! Here is a list of the towns in NY22. Those are the Dem voters who are eligible to vote in the congressional primary. Voting starts tomorrow, Sunday, 9am-5pm. Scroll down this page and you'll see the two Oneida County early voting locations and the days/times.
If you want to do something to help get voters to the polls but it's too hot to knock doors today, please consider phone banking even for a an hour or two to reach people who have voted early in the past to encourage them to do so in the primary. The Sarah Klee Hood campaign has given us an easy to use phonebank link. Call Friday 9am-8pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, or Sunday starting at 10am before the March in Utica. Here's the link:
https://www.openvpb.com/vpb_bycode/5713B5C-813696
CNY Freedom Unity Rally July 9th
You’re invited to the CNY Freedom Unity Rally on July 9th starting at 5:30pm and held at Leavenworth Park (212 Barker Ave, Syracuse) where we’ll all come together to unite behind the NY22 Democratic congressional primary winner to send them to Congress.
All of us are committed to defeating MAGA Republican Brandon Williams in November, and we know NY22 flipping blue will determine control of the House. We will come together on July 9th to meet others in our big tent coalition from across our five counties for this high-energy, social event, enjoy pizza and refreshments, and hear from speakers including both candidates.
Thank you for voting in the primary on June 25th, and all you’re doing to help others get to the polls! Register here and help represent our organization at the CNY Freedom Unity Rally on July 9th in Syracuse!
Climate Crisis Action: Two Calls to Reduce Plastics in the Environment
On June 7, the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act passed the NYS Senate. Hooray!
Now, it needs to pass the Assembly. It did not come up for a vote before the session ended. The good news is that the news media has reported there may be a special session; if that is the case, the bill may come up for a vote then. It has passed the 4 necessary committees and is waiting for a floor vote.
Please call your own Assembly member and Assembly Speaker Heastie to vote YES and pass A5322-d. when the Assembly is in session again.
Here's the phone numbers with scripts.
Note: NEW SIENNA POLL. 82% of NY Voters Say Single-Use Plastic Packaging Is a Problem! And, a bipartisan 67% of voters support the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act.
Herkimer County Democrats' Debate Watch & Postcard Party
Herkimer County Democrats invite everyone to their Debate Watch and Postcard Party on Thursday, June 27th at 7pm, 525 Albany Street in Little Falls.
"We will add address labels and stamps to postcards for Paula Collins for Congress, NY21. Bring postcard stamps if you can (NOTE: we will do more in the future, and prices of stamps go up 7/14 so stock up on forever postcard stamps!). We will also watch the debate (9:00pm) on the big screen TV for anyone wanting to stay and watch. Feel free to bring a SMALL snack to share (optional). Bring a pen.
Rebuilding the Village Needs Support for Youth Summer Program
Once again, Rebuilding the Village's Patrick L Johnson Community Youth Center is running a summer program, free of charge, for children and youth in Cornhill whose parents could not afford the cost of the various summer programs available here in Utica. This program has been supported by IMV members since the summer of 2020 and we ask you to contribute once again. According to Freddie Hamilton, Rebuilding the Village has some grant money coming later in the year, but currently needs funds to run programs through the summer. If you are able to help, checks may be mailed to:
Rebuilding the Village, Inc.
410 James Street
Utica, New York 13501
Or you may donate online: https://www.rebuildingthevillageutica.com/donate
Thank you!
Wrap Up
Join IMV for our March & Rally for Reproductive Freedom
Sunday, June 23, 2-3 pm
Oneida Square to Nurses Candlelight Park in Utica
Bring signs (we'll have extra) and check our FB page or your email one hour before if weather concerns
Sign up here now.
Today:
Make climate calls
Vote if you haven't yet (NY22)
Phonebank for Sarah Klee Hood
Donate to Rebuilding the Village if you can
Register for the July 9th Unity Rally in Syracuse
The impact we make when we take action together is bigger than anything we could each do alone.
Democracy--It's not a spectator sport AND it's a team sport.
Let's show up and show up for each other!
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