Donald Trump and his nominee for Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, have proven themselves to be enemies of the public schools. Neither Trump nor DeVos went to or sent their children to public schools. Their policies are meant to benefit the 1% and increase profits for their friends -- not work to give our children, particularly Black and Brown children, the education they deserve and need.
On Thursday, January 19th, the day before inauguration day, communities all across the United States will come together for a national day of resistance to Trump’s education policies. Join the Our City Our Schools coalition to protect our students, our schools and our communities from Donald Trump in Philadelphia -- RSVP here!
We will come together to launch our resistance to Trump’s education plans over the next four years. We demand: local control of our schools and the abolishment of the School Reform Commission, corporations like Wells Fargo pay their fair share for education and our schools become sanctuary spaces against deportations and racism.
Join us on Thursday, January 19th for two actions:
3:30 PM: Fund Schools Not Wall Street at City Hall (15th and Market) to demand Wells Fargo pay their fair share back to the Philadelphia Schools: RSVP here!
4:00 PM: Education Not Deportations at Philadelphia School District (440 N Broad) to demand Philadelphia schools become sanctuary spaces against deportations, racism and bullying.
Both actions will end together at 440 N Broad St: RSVP here! And share your friends on this Facebook event as well!
We know that getting our kids the education they deserve will take consistent organizing and action. Our schools need to be locally controlled, to be funded, to be safe against racist attacks. Join us on Thursday, January 19th to begin our resistance to Trump's education agenda.
See you there,
Arielle Klagsbrun on behalf of Our City Our Schools
PS -- Sign the petition to make our schools sanctuary spaces. We are trying to get to over 1000 signatures by January 19th!
PPS -- There’s lots more happening during this inauguration week. Be sure to check out www.PhillyWeRise.com to see the full list of events!
What's on your agenda for Friday, January 20th 2017? If you are upset with the politics in our country like most then i have a feeling you are planning to be in D.C. January 20th and 21st to protest our new president. Here are several group that will be hosting bus rides that must be paid for by the 10th and a host of other events.
For bus tickets from Philadelphia to Washington, DC for the January 20th Counter-Inaugural protest being organized by #J20RESIST use the link below. Tickets are $30 round trip. At this point the bus is scheduled to leave Philadelphia at 4AM from 29th & JFK. Please note that this time may change.
If you are going plan to have extra funds for DC Metro tickets.
Deadline to purchase tickets is January 10, 2017.
How to purchase: Buy through Paypal using PhillyActivists@gmail.com or
http://www.workers.org/j20/
http://www.workers.org/j20/
Tickets can also be purchased by check to Philadelphia Activists Initiatives, PO Box 34249, Philadelphia, PA 19101.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20: Inauguration Day
At 10:00 AM, DSA will protest the inauguration. We will meet at McPherson Square by the CVS at the northwest corner of the square (1500 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005) along with other groups to stand against Trump during the inauguration. RSVP on Facebook here.
Closest Metro station: McPherson Square (Orange, Blue and Silver Lines) Closest bus stations: K St NW & 15th St NW (Metrobus lines 3Y, 16Y, 80, D1, D4, and D6), I St NW & 15th St NW northbound and westbound/H St & Madison PL NW southbound and eastbound (11Y, 30N, 30S, 32, 33, 36, 37, 39, 42, 43, P17, P19, S4, X2 eastbound, W13 northbound), H St NW & 16 St NW (X2).
Afterwards, from 5:00 until 7:00 PM, national DSA members will be meeting for dinner at Young Chow Asian restaurant (312 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003). Light food will be provided.
Closest Metro station: Capitol South (Blue, Orange and Silver Lines) Closest bus stations: Independence Ave SE & 2nd St SE eastbound/Pennsylvania Ave SE & 3rd St SE westbound (Metrobus lines 30N, 30S, 32, 36), E Capitol St & 3rd St (97)
At 8:00 PM we will attend Jacobin Magazine's anti-inauguration event at Lincoln Theatre (1215 U St NW Washington, DC 20009). Get your tickets here - they're going fast!
Closest Metro station: U Street (Green and Yellow Lines) Closest bus stations: U St NW & 13th St NW (Metrobus lines 90, 92, 96 and X3), 11th St NW & W St NW (64), 14th St & U St (52, 53, 54)
(Credit: Colleen Tighe)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 21: Women’s March
At 10:00 AM, DSA will join the Women’s March on Washington at Independence Avenue & Third Street SW.
Closest Metro stations: Federal Center SW (Blue, Orange and Silver Lines), L’Enfant Plaza (Green, Yellow, Blue, Orange and Silver Lines), Judiciary Square (Red Line) Closest bus stations: 4th St SW & Independence Ave SW (Metrobus line P6), Independence Ave SW & 1st St SW eastbound/Independence Ave SW & Washington Ave SW westbound (30N, 30S, 32, 34, 36, 39)
After the march, from 3:00 until 5:00 pm, we will gather at Duffy’s Irish Pub (2106 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001). Light food will be provided.
Closest Metro station: U Street (Green and Yellow Lines) Closest bus stations: U St NW & Vermont Ave NW northbound and westbound / U St NW & 9th St NW southbound and eastbound (Metrobus lines 90, 92, 96 and X3), Vermont Ave NW & U St NW (63), 11th St NW & U St NW (64), Georgia Ave NW & V St NW southbound/ Georgia Ave NW & W St NW northbound (70)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 22
At 3:30 PM at MLK Library (901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001: Room A-5 in basement), DC DSA will hold their monthly chapter meeting for both DC members and out-of-towners.
Closest Metro stations: Gallery Place (Green, Yellow and Red Lines), Metro Center (Blue, Orange, Silver and Red Lines) Closest bus stations: 9th St NW & G St NW (Metrobus line X2), H St NW & 9th St NW (42, 80, P6, X2 and X9), 11th St NW & G St NW northbound /11th St NW & F St NW southbound (42, 63, 64, P6, P17, P19, S4, and W13), 7th St NW & H St NW (70, 74 and 79)
After the meeting, we will gather for drinks and food at a nearby restaurant.
Then, at 7:00 pm, we will be going to Busboys and Poets - Brookland location (625 Monroe St NE, Washington, DC 20017) for a show by the group Street Fight Radio. Get tickets for $10 here!
Closest Metro station: Brookland-CUA (Red Line)
In solidarity,
If you can't make D.C. there will be a woman's march here in Philly and other cities across the U.S.
www.wmow-phila.com
Register:
https://
Donate:
https://www.crowdrise.com/
Women’s March on Philadelphia - Vision and Intent
On Saturday, January 21, 2017, Philadelphia will unite with Washington, D.C. and over 150 cities around the world for the historic Women’s March. We stand together in the birthplace of our nation, united with our partners, friends and children for the protection of our civil liberties, civil rights, and equality. Regardless of race, gender, age, ethnicity, religious affiliation, political party, immigration status, sexual identity or orientation, we come together in Philadelphia to represent the fabric of America, to voice our concerns, and to peaceably express our grievances:
1. As female citizens, we are often marginalized into antiquated roles that do not reflect our intersectionality or our diverse natures. To define the role of a woman or girl in today's society requires far more than a mere 140-character limit. We strive to bridge the divide within womankind, and fight for women’s equality for all women.
2. We must unify to shed light on the need for long overdue awareness of gender equality and basic human rights:
a) Legal protections ensuring sovereignty for all women over their bodies and health choices must be implemented.
b) Equal pay cannot be only lip service, but clear, comprehensive state and federal law.
c) Religious freedom, one of the cornerstones of our country’s founding principles, must not be mutated into sanctioned discrimination, but rather upheld to enable all Americans the freedom to practice and discuss their beliefs in whatever method they choose.
d) Family leave for parents must become reality for all to thrive in their careers, and meaningfully impact today’s society and future generations.
The Women’s March on Philadelphia recognizes the vibrancy and diversity of our communities as our country’s most important strengths. We refuse to normalize targeted discrimination disguised as policy, and invite you to join us in taking the next steps to demand a real and lasting change.
Register:
https://
Donate:
https://www.crowdrise.com/
Women’s March on Philadelphia - Vision and Intent
On Saturday, January 21, 2017, Philadelphia will unite with Washington, D.C. and over 150 cities around the world for the historic Women’s March. We stand together in the birthplace of our nation, united with our partners, friends and children for the protection of our civil liberties, civil rights, and equality. Regardless of race, gender, age, ethnicity, religious affiliation, political party, immigration status, sexual identity or orientation, we come together in Philadelphia to represent the fabric of America, to voice our concerns, and to peaceably express our grievances:
1. As female citizens, we are often marginalized into antiquated roles that do not reflect our intersectionality or our diverse natures. To define the role of a woman or girl in today's society requires far more than a mere 140-character limit. We strive to bridge the divide within womankind, and fight for women’s equality for all women.
2. We must unify to shed light on the need for long overdue awareness of gender equality and basic human rights:
a) Legal protections ensuring sovereignty for all women over their bodies and health choices must be implemented.
b) Equal pay cannot be only lip service, but clear, comprehensive state and federal law.
c) Religious freedom, one of the cornerstones of our country’s founding principles, must not be mutated into sanctioned discrimination, but rather upheld to enable all Americans the freedom to practice and discuss their beliefs in whatever method they choose.
d) Family leave for parents must become reality for all to thrive in their careers, and meaningfully impact today’s society and future generations.
The Women’s March on Philadelphia recognizes the vibrancy and diversity of our communities as our country’s most important strengths. We refuse to normalize targeted discrimination disguised as policy, and invite you to join us in taking the next steps to demand a real and lasting change.
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