The University Daily Kansan
Monday, July 8, 2013
Page 9
COMMUNITY
Lawrence residents protest governor's legislation
ERIN BREMER
ebremer@kansan.com
The Lawrence Coalition for Peace and Justice gathered on Massachusetts Street on Saturday for "Brownback's Wall of Shame," a demonstration to protest the legislation of Gov. Brownback.
The event allowed Lawrence residents voice their opinions and to publicly display how Brownback's policies have affected them. Community members attached their written grievances to a board the organization provided.
Publication of Change of Heart, a quarterly newsletter sold to raise money for homeless in the community, was one issue addressed on the board. The posting asserted that because of cuts to funding, organizations can no longer afford to print the publication.
Other issues citizens addressed included the state's refusal to implement affordable care, restrictions on women's reproductive rights and questioning concerning Kansas' voting laws.
The Lawrence Coalition for Peace and Justice's website states that they are dedicated creating a peaceful society. It hopes to achieve this peace by fighting for equal rights, opportunity and fairness for all individuals, and through a commitment to the community's overall well-being.
The organization's next event will be a protest against the Americans for Prosperity agenda in Topeka on Wednesday, July 10.
Edited by Allison Kohn
ERIN BREMER/KANSAN
Participants made posters and added their own list of grievances to a community poster, which displayed personal stories for others to read.
ERIN BREMER/KANSAN
Community members gathered downtown to share opinions about Gov. Brownback's legislation on Saturday. Lawrence Coalition for Peace and Justice, and organization devoted to community peace and equal rights for all individuals, organized the event.