It’s been a year since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe, eliminating the federal constitutional right to abortion. Lili Luxe, Madison’s Equality Evangelist, joined Thursday 8 O’Clock Buzz host Tony Castañeda to let folks know about a Pro-Choice rally occurring this Saturday, June 24 on the Capitol Grounds from 1-4. An anti-abortion group is planning an rally concurrently so here are some non-confrontational ways you can participate and help drown out their hate:

Bring art. Make art. Be art.

SIGNS ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED.

Join the “T*pless Evangelist” and use your skin to protest. Your body can make a striking statement to those who wish to control it.

— Bring some friends and take up space on the Capitol lawn. Pack a picnic and enjoy yourself and your community.

— Are you a musician? Grab a space at the top of State Street and make some noise! “Street musicians who do not use public electricity are not required to be licensed.”

— Come to the Farmer’s Market and stay for the afternoon. It would be a shame to give up those coveted parking spaces downtown.

— It’s going to be a hot day and you may prefer to stay cool, so maybe take a drive around the Square and HONK!

Based on previous counterprotests, we are purposefully choosing non-confrontational actions so that no one is hurt or faces legal consequences. If you decide to interact or ignore official boundaries, you do so AT YOUR OWN RISK. We feel there are many ways to make our presence felt without facing repercussions or injury, but we support your choice to engage how you wish.

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