I agree that nobody goes into a protest specifically for the publicity, but it would seem fair if the media covers both sides as well as allowing for meaningful polite discussion rather than name calling and supposition of motives. Sports All rights reserved. Written by Justice Samuel Alito in February, the opinion advocates for the overturn of the landmark abortion ruling that legalized abortion across the U.S. Photo by Zoe Morgan. Help sustain the local news you depend on. "The time for us to act is now, not after the law changes," said Ramakrishnan, who attended Wednesday's rally in Palo Alto. Uploaded: Thu, Dec 2, 2021, 9:53 am In many states, still in living memory, women were chattel property of men - fathers, then husbands. No, Roe defined that a woman in any state in this country could avail herself of abortion care, no matter where she lived and not die from botched abortions at the hands of illegal butchers. If Roe v. Wade is overturned, San Jose's Mar Monte location the largest in the state of California expects an additional 200-500 out-of-state women a week seeking abortions, according to a county news release. She and her family live within walking distance of the preserve but cant legally go on their own because they live on the other side of the city line. The issue nearly came to a head early this month, when the city council voted 5-2 in favor of a pilot program that, at least in theory, would allow a limited number of nonresidents to enter after buying permits. protesters carried signs with images of wire hangers and saying such as "abortion is healthcare" and "we are not ovary-acting. Theres no plan yet to do that. Victoria Armigo said that she was out protesting for her granddaughter's sake. Terms of Use Redwood City Pulse, 2023 Mountain View Online City of Palo Alto @cityofpaloalto is quick to erase demands to #DESEGREGATE. Embarcadero Media I'm prepared to defend their rights.". She added that she was also "feeling more emboldened to stand up and speak up for the rights of women and pregnant people who need this care and deserve this care. Palo Alto school threat . "Donald Trump. Palo Alto's Foothills Park residents-only rule is discriminatory, unlawful and immoral. "A constitutional amendment, introduced Monday night by Newsom and Sen. Toni Atkins, D-San Diego, would "enshrine the right to choose in our state constitution so that there is no doubt as to the right to abortion in this state," according to an official statement.A small but dedicated group of mostly women and a few supportive men gathered outside Palo Alto City Hall on Tuesday evening to voice their opposition to the leaked draft opinion. 2023 Palo Alto Online. "It's almost like I feel their hands going into my uterus," Habra said. The Almanac "State Assembly member Kevin Mullin tweeted: "I will always support a woman's right to choose. According to the Federal Election Committee, when looking at itemized donations of $200 or more, through June of this year, President Trump is the third-highest fundraiser in California, trailing. She said that "the need for safety and protections become stronger" as well. Like Raging Grannies? Hale added that the North Fair Oaks Community Council, under the leadership of President Brooks Esser, is considering writing a similar recommendation supporting the Planned Parenthood buffer zone on behalf of the council.Though the city's letter has yet to be submitted, San Mateo County Supervisor Warren Slocum said he would likely support the implementation of a buffer zone. He said he was also in favor of a move, like that taken by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, to direct additional funding to local reproductive health care facilities. So privileged and so full of white supremacist thinking., She said that although theres a Black Lives Matter mural on a street in front of city hall, I have said to them, Your words do not match your actions.. According to an October 2021 report from the Guttmacher Institute, a total abortion ban would increase the number of women of reproductive age whose nearest provider is in California from 46,000 to 1.4 million a nearly 3,000% increase.In addition to a package of 11 bills announced by the California Legislative Women's Caucus in early April, Becker said he's hopeful that the constitutional amendment, which he's co-authoring with Atkins, will receive the two-thirds majority needed to make it onto the November ballot. Hundreds of students and community members marched across campus and Palo Alto on Sunday afternoon to protest anti-Black racism and police brutality, the largest of recent on-campus. Im against trashing the park, Irina Beylin said. Become a Member Thirteen "trigger law" states already have anti-abortion laws that would go into effect immediately, including: Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Wyoming. A Palo Alto police officer briefly arrived at the protest and went into the store. Protesters also objected to what they characterized as Whole Foods' silence on the issue and past statements by its CEO that are critical of the Affordable Care Act. I'm prepared to defend their rights. Redwood City Pulse, 2023 Palo Alto Online Call it whatever you want, meddling, judicial activism, "crafting precedent" from an imaginary constitution. It allowed me to have another child, pursue a life of public service & realize my personal and professional dreams," wrote Congresswoman Jackie Speier who represents California's 14th congressional district. That level of uncertainty is very real." A native of the city, he has warned Palo Alto is becoming a wealthy retirement town, opposed to affordable housing or any other change. PALO ALTO, CA Five members of the Westboro Baptist Church protested this morning outside the Taube Hillel House, home to a Stanford Jewish student organization. We are in charge of our own decisions, when we want to have children and when we don't. News Palo Alto acquired the land for the park in 1959 and opened the park in 1965. Home The status of women cannot be a bargaining chip. They could start by leaving those goofy costumes at home. They sang songs and chanted, occasionally walking into the intersection. "My abortion saved my life. Meanwhile, the median sale price of a home in Palo Alto was $3 million in July, according to the Silicon Valley Association of Realtors. It certainly gave me things to think about. One such activist, Elisa Habra, said that she has been protesting for women's rights for years. THAT IS WHY MEN HAVE NO BUSINESS MAKING RULES ABOUT WOMEN'S BODIES. "We expect that, if this happens, we're going to have tens of thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands of women coming to California for a safe legal abortion, and we don't have the workforce for that right now," he said.For leaders at Planned Parenthood, the possibility of a Roe v. Wade reversal is significant in what it represents both symbolically and for the future of the organization.In a statement, Jodi Hicks, CEO and president of Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, called the draft ruling "the nightmare scenario we in the reproductive health, rights, and justice space have been sounding the alarm about. "According to the Politico article, five of the nine justices favor the revocation of federal abortion rights, leaving regulation to the individual states. Photo by Magali Gauthier. I assume you are male because of your name. Some protesters stood in front of the police car with their signs. And civil rights advocates say that segregation is largely by design because Palo Alto residents have made it difficult or impossible for Black and Latino people to buy homes there. 9 unelected men created an arbitrary abortion regulatory regime, based on trimesters where states could not restrict at all in the first trimester, could enact partial restrictions in the second trimester, and could prohibit completely in the third trimester. It is true to say that the media, in particular the local media, are way too supportive of abortion proponents and rarely give a balanced view on those who support life. "My abortion saved my life. I pay my taxes to keep it in this condition!!. Your contribution matters. Local parks and hills put on a wildflower show after rainy winter, Palo Alto looks to add zoning incentives for building homes in affluent areas, Around Town: Palo Alto gets ready to celebrate 99th annual May Fete Parade, Police calls: Car accidents and DUIs in Palo Alto; petty theft in Menlo Park, Foothill-De Anza names four finalists to be next chancellor. We must do everything we can starting right now to ensure every member of Congress votes to make Roe the law of the land. The officer left shortly afterward. That is definitionally meddling. The event was spearheaded by the local chapter of the activist group Raging Grannies, and was part of a nationwide series of Strike for Choice protests.On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case challenging a Mississippi law that bans abortions after 15 weeks. News I'm none too sure that the average American understands that halacha (Jewish law) does not define personhood as commencing at conception, and that we Jews are commanded to save the life of the mother when circumstances dictate. The Almanac The protest began in East Palo Alto, with police calling for backup from the Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Redwood City and San Mateo County Sheriff's offices when protesters began walking down University Avenue toward 141 Demeter St., the East Palo Alto Police Station. They sang songs and chanted, occasionally walking into the intersection.A Palo Alto police officer briefly arrived at the protest and went into the store. "They don't need rules and men telling them how to behave, or what they should do or not do. Embarcadero Media In rural areas, especially, there are still many politically active people who believe that an ideal society and will work tirelessly for it. Granny B has a good point, especially because an increasing number of the anti-abortion / forced birth crowd mot only wants to ban abortion as most define it but also regular old birth control because it too prevents pregnancy even in the case of rape and incest. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group) Become a member today. LaDoris Cordell, a former judge who previously served on the Palo Alto City Council, said the restrictions at Foothills Park are an expression of racism past and present. @adrianfine #FoothillsPark pic.twitter.com/c937Jl52Je. "I'm so angry," said Mary Ittelson, who lives nearby. Blogs Although the court is not expected to issue a ruling in the Mississippi case until June, Vara Ramakrishnan, one of the national organizers of the Strike for Choice protests, said public pressure on the Supreme Court justices is important ahead of their ruling. Celeste Melamed chants during the "Bans Off Our Bodies" rally in downtown Mountain View on May 14, 2022. I can't even. Home & Real Estate Updated: Apr 25, 2023 / 09:15 PM PDT. Park attendance, though, has fallen far from its peak of 372,000 annual visitors in the early 1970s. They were organized by Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Women's March, and the Liberate Abortion Coalition, among others. PR MediaRelease A&E read one of the homemade signs. Special Pubs The group had assembled in response to an Instagram post by comedian Amy Schumer urging people to "Channel Your Rage into Action" at local courthouses, city halls and town squares. Men impregnating women may "experience" fatherhood for all of the five minutes or less that ejaculation requires and walk away forever without a care in the world. Zoe Morgan covers education, youth and families for the Mountain View Voice and Palo Alto Weekly / PaloAltoOnline.com, with a focus on using data to tell compelling stories. I do not believe that theyre going to do anything, Cordell said. Eve carried a sign that said, "This is a free country and abortion is freedom. Become a member today. The event was spearheaded by the local chapter of the activist group Raging Grannies, and was part of a nationwide series of Strike for Choice protests.On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case challenging a Mississippi law that bans abortions after 15 weeks. Orthodox Jewish women are already in turmoil over being forced to violate halacha if Roe v. Wade falls. The event was spearheaded by the local chapter of the activist group Raging Grannies, and was part of a nationwide series of Strike for Choice protests. Special Pubs Sorry, but further commenting on this topic has been closed. San Mateo County Supervisor David Canepa, who's vying for Speier's seat in Congress, also condemned the leaked opinion. PR MediaRelease 2023 Palo Alto Online. And one supporter of opening the park even wrote a folk song for the cause, borrowing the melody from This Land Is Your Land and adding satirical lyrics to lampoon the status quo. "Stephanie Maples, an art teacher at a local elementary school, wore her sign, vividly depicting the slogan "My body, my choice. "Several protesters wore green to pay tribute to the abortion rights movement in Argentina that was described as a "green tide." According to an October 2021 report from the Guttmacher Institute, a total abortion ban would increase the number of women of reproductive age whose nearest provider is in California from 46,000 to 1.4 million a nearly 3,000% increase. As Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States, the Palo Alto, Menlo Park and Stanford University communities participated in acts of protest in their homes, across. "For a long time the Supreme Court has been really focused on protecting and expanding the rights of citizens of the United States," Adams said. Your contribution matters. But that vote was preliminary and contained what may amount to a poison pill: the pilot program must pay for itself, so it would need to collect enough money in fees to pay for an environmental study, a website to issue permits and additional staff. Community Calendar The case brings the potential that the court's conservative majority could overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, which found that there is a Constitutional right for women to have an abortion.Raging Grannies organizer Ruth Robertson said she and other protesters turned out Wednesday because they couldn't "stand by idly" while the court considers rolling back abortion rights. Gavin Newsom released a statement saying, "This draft opinion is an appalling attack on the rights of women across this country and if it stands, it will destroy lives and put countless women in danger. "This decision rolls back everything we thought we had won decades ago. Again, I recommend the article. I think that's hideous.". A little over a dozen people participated in the rally, held at 3 p.m. outside the 774 Emerson St. store. Become a member today. "Many of us know women who had illegal abortions. Reproductive choice is personal, private, and serious. They sang songs and chanted, occasionally walking into the intersection.A Palo Alto police officer briefly arrived at the protest and went into the store. A constitutional amendment, introduced Monday night by Newsom and Sen. Toni Atkins, D-San Diego, would "enshrine the right to choose in our state constitution so that there is no doubt as to the right to abortion in this state," according to an official statement. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) . Privacy Policy Terms of Use Remember, we the residents of Palo Alto are the owners of Foothills Preserve and Park, not you, she wrote to council members. Local politicians are grappling with the possibility of a reversal on federal abortion rights in light of a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion on the future of Roe v. Wade published Monday night by Politico.Written by Justice Samuel Alito in February, the opinion advocates for the overturn of the landmark abortion ruling that legalized abortion across the U.S. I do NOT want Foothills Park opened to the general public, a petition circulated by Carlin Otto, a resident and former Cisco employee, reads. ", State Assembly member Kevin Mullin tweeted: "I will always support a woman's right to choose. More people in the Park will degrade all of these. With the Supreme Court poised to overturn or substantially curtail Roe v. Wade, a small group gathered outside the downtown Palo Alto Whole Foods store on Wednesday afternoon to protest in favor of the legal right to have an abortion. "To that end, just last week, the Redwood City City Council voted to send a letter to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors requesting a protective buffer zone around a local Planned Parenthood. Workers move the Thomas Fallon statue to a flatbed trailer after 11:00 p.m. on St. James Street in downtown San Jose, Calif., on Monday, April 24, 2023. ""I think that (abortion) should be allowed," Eve said. read one of the homemade signs. The law, as it stands, allows each woman (and her partner with her doctor) to make a personal decision based on personal values and circumstances. Express / Weekend Express But, a baby is a separate body with its own rights. It's also worth remembering that one religion doesn't have the right to force its beliefs on others who believe in other religions or none at all. Updated: Apr 27, 2023 / 07:11 PM PDT. Terms of Use Wade.". "Statewide and across the Bay Area, politicians and local leaders, many of whom expressed shock and a renewed commitment to abortion rights, are gearing up to enact more stringent local protections and seek additional resources to support an anticipated influx of women seeking safe abortions in California.Gov. A Mountain View native, she has previous experience as an education reporter in both California and Oregon. All rights reserved. But in 2014, the Nevada Supreme Court let stand a residents-only beach policy at Lake Tahoe. A protest against what critics see as a de facto segregation of Palo Alto's Foothills Park. "It was Roe that was meddling, defining when a woman could, and when a woman couldn't get an abortion." Place a Legal Notice "Because if you think about it, once the federal government and states make abortion illegal, well, all those protesters can head to California, right?". Raging Grannies organizer Ruth Robertson said she and other protesters turned out Wednesday because they couldn't "stand by idly" while the court considers rolling back abortion rights. @vmshadle. She and her husband both work in tech and have lived in Palo Alto since 1991. Protesters gather across the street from the downtown Palo Alto Whole Foods on Dec. 1, 2021 to protest in favor of abortion rights. Uploaded: Wed, May 4, 2022, 9:06 am Until men suffer each and every consequence of impregnating women on precisely the same level as the women they impregnate, women denied safe, medically competent, and legal abortions will continue to die or be forced to bear children as a result of rape or incest or medical misfortune. Home & Real Estate With the possibility that 26 U.S. states could move to ban abortion, eliminating abortion access for some 36 million women, Eshoo reiterated her support for the Women's Health Protection Act. Print Edition/Archives Magali Gauthier contributed to this report. The Almanac That shouldn't be a privilege. Wade, a small group gathered outside the downtown Palo Alto Whole Foods store on Wednesday afternoon to protest in favor of the legal right to have an abortion. A small but dedicated group of mostly women and a few supportive men gathered outside Palo Alto City Hall on Tuesday evening to voice their opposition to the leaked draft opinion. Were literally discriminating against nonresidents because theyre not wealthy enough to live in Palo Alto.. About 70 protesters swarmed Palantir's Palo Alto, Calif. headquarters in the early afternoon, bearing signs criticizing the company for doing business with the Immigration and Customs. Also to call out the company for failing to speak up for their customers most of whom are women who believe in protecting reproductive healthcare. TownSquare Calls to end racism grew louder Thursday night when a diverse group of protesters took to the streets of Palo Alto, their message of racial justice echoing the message sent by pro athletes.. The company's press team did not respond to a request for comment before this news organization's press deadline. "I assume you are male because of your name. "Women need to be in control of their own bodies," Damian said. Sign up to be notified of new comments on this topic. Do Palo Alto Online Goodbye. Robertson said she hopes the protests prompt a response from Whole Foods, as well as raise awareness among its customers, who Robertson said are mostly women. Wade. Become a Member In 2001, the Connecticut Supreme Court struck down a residents-only policy at a beach in Greenwich, ruling that the space qualified as a public forum under the First Amendment. "Women need to be in control of their own bodies," Damian said. But without a legal backdrop around them that safety can prove a disastrous illusion. "If Roe v. Wade is overturned, San Jose's Mar Monte location the largest in the state of California expects an additional 200-500 out-of-state women a week seeking abortions, according to a county news release.Planned Parenthood has been actively working to build more facilities and increase the number of patients they can accommodate each week in anticipation of a significant increase in out-of-state patients, Adams said.Anticipating that California may become an "abortion sanctuary state," Hale agreed that local governments are going to need additional resources and funding to accommodate the greater needs. In Congress, I will vote to codify Roe v. Wade and ensure that women's reproductive rights are protected. TheSixFifty.com Privacy Policy Become a Member "Many of the people who are so vehement on this issue (have) an utter lack of care for what happens when children are born," Weinstein said. There is no real reproductive healthcare without access to abortion, on demand and without apology. It robs people of rights that they've held for over 50 years. Beylin said the discussion has been huge on Nextdoor, a social media app where she estimated 9 out of 10 people want to keep the park as is. 11 Remember Separation of Church and State? All rights reserved. "Pointing to recently passed bills, such as Florida's parental consent law, and Texas's Senate Bill 8 or "Heartbeat Act," which bans abortions after detection of the fetal heartbeat, Adams said that reproductive rights "have been under attack for a long time. Its about monitoring the usage of the park.. But its most striking feature may be what it takes to get in: proof you live in Palo Alto, a city where houses tend to run about $3 million and a two-bedroom apartment rents for $3,700 on average. "I came here because I think abortion is important, and I think it's part of healthcare, and if people aren't allowed to do it, we're going to find a way to do it, just not as safe, and if they're going to do it, then they should do it in a safe way.". Home That level of uncertainty is very real.'. Promotions Or so I thought. Community Calendar They were organized by Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Women's March, and the Liberate Abortion Coalition, among others. Palo Alto High School students will march from the school to Lytton Plaza on University Avenue, where they will hold a demonstration from 2:30 p . PALO ALTO, Calif. (KRON) A gunman fired bullets into an upscale restaurant at Stanford Shopping Center around 5 p.m. Monday, Palo Alto police said. @vmshadle, thank you. On the same day that those dozen Raging Grannies were preaching to a handful of sympathetic Palo Altans outside Whole Foods, five other Palo Alto residents were presenting a pro-life message on a pedestrian overpass above the morning commute traffic on Hwy 101. Karen Damian said she attended Wednesday's protest because it's important to "fight the good fight" and try to protect abortion rights. Citing the possibility of a huge influx of women seeking legal abortion services in California, he said much has to be done at the state level to prepare. For people in Northern California, Foothills Park may be the perfect getaway spot. Obituaries "We don't need pissed-off women raising the next generation. Many members of the Raging Grannies remember a time before Roe, when abortion was illegal in many states. Salas-Lozano was the victim's . That is as it should be. "I will fight to protect and restore a woman's right to choose - always and take on the right-wing Republicans in Congress who oppose a woman's right to choose! Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors, center, marches with Ayesha Curry, carrying their daughter Riley on her back at the Palo Alto demonstration for racial justice on June 6. Don't miss out on the discussion! "For a long time the Supreme Court has been really focused on protecting and expanding the rights of citizens of the United States," Adams said. A little over a dozen people. PR MediaRelease Barbara Weinstein shared a similar sentiment, conveying her anger about what she says is a lack of concern for children after they've been born. "The protesters largely gathered across the street from the Whole Foods store, carrying signs with slogans such as "Keep Abortion Legal" and "Whole Foods: Support the Women Who Support You." TheSixFifty.com All rights reserved. More than half of Americans think women should have the legal right to choose. Some protesters stood in front of the police car with their signs. A lot. Print Edition/Archives "Other politicians and women's rights advocates took to Twitter to voice their concerns and support for continued access to reproductive health care. "It's almost like I feel their hands going into my uterus," Habra said. All rights reserved. Hundreds of demonstrators march down Castro Street during the "Bans Off Our Bodies" protest in Mountain View on May 14, 2022. A fan watches from the stands with a bag over his head during the fourth inning of a baseball game . Griswold v. Connecticut may be targeted next. And, it identifies and discusses more than just the decision to overturn (including the effect on the country and the effect on the Court). Although the court is not expected to issue a ruling in the Mississippi case until June, Vara Ramakrishnan, one of the national organizers of the Strike for Choice protests, said public pressure on the Supreme Court justices is important ahead of their ruling. He said he was also in favor of a move, like that taken by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, to direct additional funding to local reproductive health care facilities.Asked about the role of local government on this issue he said he'd like to see the Board take "some concrete steps, not just symbolic. Reproductive health has to start with education in high school about what happens during pregnancy, how smoking, drugs, alcohol are bad for the baby's development and healthy eating and lifestyle are necessary. Updated: Wed, May 4, 2022, 12:14 pm Spotlight "We know what our mothers and fathers feared," Robertson said. TownSquare Blogs "We know what our mothers and fathers feared," Robertson said. Protesters also objected to what they characterized as Whole Foods' silence on the issue and past statements by its CEO that are critical of the Affordable Care Act. @Consider Your Options - " The court has no business deciding these most private decisions" "It's really critical.". How will local schools handle all the new students who move in? Protesters gather across the street from the downtown Palo Alto Whole Foods on Dec. 1, 2021 to protest in favor of abortion rights. "We expect that, if this happens, we're going to have tens of thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands of women coming to California for a safe legal abortion, and we don't have the workforce for that right now," he said. Photo by Zoe Morgan. If Roe v. Wade is overturned, control of abortion policies and laws will return to the states. "For women across America who want to keep ownership over their health, this decision should not stand," he tweeted on Monday. Help sustain the local news you depend on. Calif., on Sunday, April 30, 2023. "Many of us know women who had illegal abortions. Residents who like the park the way it is are promising a fierce response. The Court has since verified the authenticity of the leaked document, adding that "it does not represent a decision by the Court or the final position of any member on the issues in the case.". The group cheered when drivers honked their support. Community Calendar Justice Amy Barrett Coney was cited as saying there is no need for abortion because adoption agencies can easily care for the newborn infants and source permanent adoptive homes for them. "Many of us know women who had illegal abortions. Cars driving by honked their support as protesters cheered in return. "They don't need rules and men telling them how to behave, or what they should do or not do. 2023 Mountain View Online. ", "I do think we have a responsibility," Slocum said. Help sustain the local news you depend on. How about penalizing the rapists instead of women having miscarriages? Photo by Zoe Morgan. ", Stephanie Maples, an art teacher at a local elementary school, wore her sign, vividly depicting the slogan "My body, my choice.". The case brings the potential that the court's conservative majority could overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, which found that there is a Constitutional right for women to have an abortion.
