Advocacy

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Thank You!

Saturday, July 9, was an incredible day.  It was so inspiring to see so many of you come out to join us at the Women’s Freedom March to fight for the rights of pregnant people and women everywhere. Your passion is contagious and energizing as we move into the next phase of this critical fight.

We are NOT DONE

Our Vote. Our Power.  Reproductive Rights March and Demonstration

Saturday, October 8 at 9:00am
Boulder County Courthouse
1200 Pearl Street Mall in downtown Boulder

We join together in solidarity in Boulder County and across the country on October 8 to demonstrate and march for our shared beliefs in the reproductive and fundamental rights for us all.  We will raise our collective voices, mobilize and take action to demonstrate our power at the voting polls.   Learn More

A strong coalition of local organizations and individual activists are hosting the event including YWCA Boulder County, Women’s Collaborative of Boulder County, League of Women Voters, Women’s March, and community volunteers.  We won’t go back. Not now. Not ever.

Take your stand and register today: https://bit.ly/OurVoteOurPower2022Oct8

Every single one of us must continue to advocate for the rights of women and pregnant people everywhere! What is your plan to take action?

Learn How You Can Take Action

National Bills to Watch

Visit the YWCA USA Advocacy Agenda page to learn more about our current priorities for Congress.

How to TAKE ACTION

Interested in how YOU can TAKE ACTION and make positive change in our community? Here are some ideas:

• Join the Stand Against Racism Challenge
• Thank your Congressional representatives for passing the Violence Against Women Act in March 2022.
• Thank your state representatives for passing the Prohibit Sexual Act Without Consent legislation.
• Stay up to date on legislative issues on the local, state and national levels through online resources.
  • League of Women Voters of Colorado
  • Colorado General Assembly
  • LegiScan Legislative Tracking Service – Colorado
• Make your voice heard!
  • Contact your legislators, on the local, state and national levels, about the issues that are important to you to inform their actions. Calls, emails, and written letters or postcards all make an impact. See our Advocacy Contacts section below for contact information for your representatives. Make it a regular family activity!
  • Write a Letter to the Editor to add your voice to community conversations about important issues. Learn some basics and tips here.
  • Attend a Day at the Capitol event, meet with legislators and learn how to testify for or against a bill.