On Saturday, March 18 2006, there is a March & Rally for Peace & Justice to Memorialize the 3rd Year of the War and Occupation in Iraq.

NOW's own Olga Vives is speaking at the rally.

For more information, go to http://ncpeacejustice.org/article.php?id=257

There is a bus from the triangle to the Peace March in Fayetteville. It will stop in Chapel Hill and in Raleigh. We think that the cost is $20.00. If you want a seat, contact Mark as soon as possible at marc@mapacnc.com

Some specifics are included here:
10am - Gather at the Cumberland County Health Center, 227 Fountainhead Lane, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301.

11:30 am - March to Rowan Street Park.

1:00-4:00 pm - Rally at Rowan Street Park.

We don’t have to tell any of you what a devastating week it has been for reproductive rights in this country. Last week the South Dakota legislature voted to ban abortion in that state. This ban is an attack on women's fundamental right of privacy and their ability to make the most intimate and personal choice about when and whether to have a child.

Governor Mike Rounds (R) has until March 20th to take action on this legislation. Planned Parenthood (PPMNS) is focusing efforts in SD to press for the Governor to veto this measure. At this time, all signs lead us to believe he will sign this legislation outlawing abortion in South Dakota. Even if the Governor does veto the bill, the SD legislature has the votes to override his veto. It is truly a shocking scenario.

Join us (Raleigh NOW, Planned Parenthood and likely Naral) on Thursday, March 9th for a National Day of Solidarity – We encourage groups across the country to hold rallies and visibility events at your federal courthouse at the noon hour. The message is simple: “We Stand With the Women Of South Dakota!”

Details for our Raleigh Rally.
Date: Thursday, March 9
Time: Noon
Place: Federal Building
Bring: Signs if you have them. If not, we'll have some extras.
RSVP: email gailya@nc.rr.com or call 919-539-7702

Come out and bring friends and family!