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As a former long-time California Bay Area resident, this news makes me happy:
From Ms. Magazine:
To ring in 2012, the Silver Ribbon Campaign to Trust Women, a coalition of 42 national and local pro-choice organizations, has launched a high-profile campaign in the streets of San Francisco to build momentum among supporters of women's rights.
Several banners advocating reproductive rights and justice are now flying on Market Street in San Francisco. The slogans vary but the message is the same: Women should have access to basic health care services and should be allowed to make their own decisions about reproductive health care, including family planning and abortion. Or put even more simply: Trust Women.
Some might argue that this campaign is simply preaching to the choir. (Why lefty San Francisco? Why not Boise or Colorado Springs — why not unfurl these banners in a true conservative bastion?) But, I think you have to start somewhere. Plus, I saw plenty of anti-choice car bumper stickers during my six years in the Bay Area. There are hearts and minds to be changed everywhere.
Finally, I bet this campaign will inspire those who already count themselves as women's rights and reproductive health advocates. With our wonderful 2012 presidential candidates savagely attacking — of all things — contraception and contraceptive access, now is the time to fight back. Kudos to the Trust Women organizers.
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