People who support women’s rights will rally at the Texas Capital in Austin tomorrow night. (An anti-choice rally is also planned that evening at 7 pm.) This is being called the “Stand and March with Texas Women – Part 2.”
Their Facebook page reads:
Concerning the anti-abortion omnibus bill and the perversion of politics within our Texas Legislature, I call for another march. This is an opportunity to move the masses, mobilize, and bring further awareness to the general public. We need to build stronger opposition to this bill before it hits the Senate floor on July 9th.
Make it known that we will not stand for a flawed system that prematurely pushes legislation to a vote without following due process, especially when it violates a fundamental and constitutional right.
This march will be around 8pm in order to give people enough time to get off of work, protest at the Capitol, and congregate. Please gather at the front gate of the Capitol near 11th Street and Congress Avenue. (Map of marching route is pinned below.)
***Please feel free to spread the word and invite others to this march! Be sure to SHOW UP, STAND UP, AND MARCH WITH TEXAS WOMEN!!!!!!!!***
The official route for the march is Congress to Cesar Chavez, Cesar Chavez to Lavaca, Lavaca to 11th, and 11th back to the Capitol (map is attached). As indicated on the map, there will be a designated area for volunteer pedicabs to pickup people who are not mobile enough to physically endure the march (i.e. pregnant women, handicapped, and elderly). Please be sure to gather near the front gate of the Capitol, close to 11th Street and Congress Avenue.
Once again, I’ve been coordinating with APD and they will provide police escort to keep us safe from traffic. They have been incredibly cooperative and supportive, and they vow to protect our constitutional right to assemble and have this march; but they strongly advise each individual to avoid any violent or destructive action, otherwise they will be forced to make arrests. So please keep the safety of yourself and others in consideration.
