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Berkeley Rages as Reproductive Rights Under Attack

by Procession of Protesters Winds through Bay Area Book Festival

Mon, May 9, 2022 3:15AM

"Back alley abortions" was a term used to describe illegal abortion before the passage of Roe v. Wade in 1973. Demonstrators on May 8 carried a variety of placards including some that said "Books not Back Alleys".
Stills and 1 min video by Lis Cox.

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Young people aligned with older women who fought for abortion rights before 1973.

For more information: http://www.riseUp4abortionrights.org

§Raging Grannies wore vintage hats

by Shout it Out!

Mon, May 9, 2022 3:15AM

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§Short video of a few of the speakers

by Shout it Out!

Mon, May 9, 2022 3:15AM

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§Books Not Back Alleys Placard

by Shout it Out!

Mon, May 9, 2022 3:15AM

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§Shout Your Abortion

by Shout it Out!

Mon, May 9, 2022 3:15AM

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