Abortion rights. Gun violence. Voter rights.... feeling overwhelmed? Glori Norwitt and Jessica Mancini invite you to the Ridgefield Playhouse on Wednesday, August 3 at 7:00 pm to learn how you can take action.
Many people in the country are feeling overwhelmed by a number of issues such as the deterioration of abortion rights, the increase in gun violence, the lack of common-sense gun laws, the increase in voting restrictions, and more.
Ridgefield residents Jessica Mancini and Glori Norwitt heard from many friends who wanted to take action, but were not certain about what to do. They decided to organize an event so that people can learn more about progressive issues, have their questions answered, and then speak with organizations and sign up to volunteer.
On Wednesday, August 3 at the Ridgefield Playhouse, people can learn more and take action. Speakers will be experts in their field, covering multiple topics and answering questions from the audience.
-Amanda Skinner, President & CEO, Planned Parenthood of Southern New England
- Katie Kraschel, Executive Director, Solomon Center for Health Law & Policy at Yale Law School
- Janée Woods Weber, Executive Director, CT Women's Education and Legal Fund
- Jeremy Stein, Executive Director, CT Against Gun Violence
- Peggy Reeves, former CT Election Director
- Katie Friel, Fellow at Brennan Center's Democracy Program at NYU Law, focused on voting rights and elections
Additionally, in the lobby of the Playhouse, numerous organizations will have "Action Tables" so that attendees can learn more, sign up to volunteer, and/or donate. Action tables will include:
-- Planned Parenthood SNE (essential health care, abortion care, sex education; PPVotes to defend acces, rallies)
-- CT Against Gun Violence (gun violence prevention including advocating for stronger gun laws)
-- CT Women's Education and Legal Fund (equal pay, discrimination issues, marriage equality, birth control access, paid leave, and more)
-- The Center for Empowerment and Education (domestic violence, sexual assault, bullying, separation, divorce, self-esteem, more)
-- Triangle Community Center (programming and resources for LGBTQ community)
-- New Haven Pride Center (programming and resources for LGBTQ community)
-- Ridgefield Democratic Town Committee
-- IRIS (assistance for refugees and immigrants from around the world)
-- ReSisters (grassroots activists promoting progressive causes)
-- The Reach Fund of CT (provides financial assistance to abortion patients in CT)
More organizations are being added, including re food insecurity, anti-racism, climate change, registering to vote, and more!
Buy your $10 ticket now at here
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