May 2020 – Rise Up! Feminist Digital Archive

Posted on May 16, 2020 by Marg McPhail

Happy Belated Mother’s Day

To all those who mother (or want to mother, or have mothered), we hope you had a great day!

Posted on May 16, 2020August 5, 2020 by Marg McPhail

Reflections on the 50th Anniversary of the Abortion Caravan

This photo of Jackie Larkin with the sign "This Uterus is not Government Property" was taken during the Abortion Caravan which travelled across Canada from Vancouver to Ottawa in 1970.

Over the last few weeks, there have been virtual events for the 50th anniversary of the Abortion Caravan, including celebrations of the publication of Karin Well’s extraordinary new book that details its history.

Posted on May 4, 2020May 4, 2020 by Marg McPhail

50th Anniversary of 1970 Abortion Caravan

During this 50th Anniversary of the #AbortionCaravan — check out the anniversary organizers’ Facebook page, which includes news, archives, photos, and more. (They note that physical events have been postponed until the fall or next spring)

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