Last month, we asked you to comment against Betsy DeVos’ proposed Title IX changes. The proposed changes will harm the rights of sexual assault survivors, and make schools a more dangerous place.
With the deadline approaching on January 28, we want to make sure you have enough time to prepare your comments. Sen. Patty Murray and Rep. Rosa DeLauro have sent a letter to the Department of Education asking them to extend the comment period. Without knowing if the Department of Education will grant an extension, the best we can do is remind you early to prepare your comments.
Action: Submit comments in opposition to new proposed Title IX regulations.
Know your IX and End Rape On Campus (EROC) have provided a website with more detailed information with background on what exactly this new rule does, and how to write an effective comment. Go to https://www.handsoffix.org/ to learn more and to help prepare your comments, and go to https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/11/29/2018-25314/nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-sex-in-education-programs-or-activities-receiving-federal to submit your comments.
Additionally, if you are affiliated with or have students in a K-12 school or university, we encourage you to ask your institution to submit a comment as well.
Events
DON’T JUST GO TO THE 2019 WOMXN’S MARCH- HELP OUT!
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Volunteer using this link: https://www.seattlewomxnmarchingforward.org/volunteer/
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Seattle Indivisible is also looking for volunteers for our part.
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Volunteer with us and help with the food drive that weekend! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoEj7Y0goVWdjlKYl7LLEmbFWsWVIDiwh_qmx7ryQYt01cxw/viewform
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Seattle Womxn Marching Forward (the March organizers) has a way to go to reach their funding goals. Let’s help!
If you can donate, please do.
If you cannot, please share on social media to help spread the word to make the 2019 Seattle Womxn’s March the best yet!
https://www.gofundme.com/womxn039s-march-seattle-2019
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– Tae Phoenix has partnered with the Riveter to produce a pre-Womxn’s March sign making party on 1/15. All proceeds go to offset SWMF costs. Tickets and more information here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-the-protest-sign-you-want-to-see-in-the-world-tickets-53985724756
