I searched the tags, and haven’t seen anything about this event Monday, and it is really huge. Lizz Winstead and lots of other fabulous people are going to do an online telethon supporting organizations in Texas that are trying to maintain access to reproductive freedom.
Here’s info about the event from their facebook page:
oin us on Monday November 18, 7-10PM EST as we come together to raise money and hell for the people of Texas! STREAM LIVE at http://www.ladypartsjustice.com/ and post here to find a watch party!
Sarah Silverman and Lizz Winstead are teaming up with the New York Abortion Access Fund and NARAL Pro-Choice America to host Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can Choose, a star studded streamed online telethon, with proceeds going to fight back against the attacks on abortion access in Texas.
Featuring: Amy Schumer, Emily Mortimer, Natasha Lyonne, Yael Stone, Jessica Pimentel, Lea DeLaria, Dascha Polanco, Jemima Kirke, Kathy Najimy, Kathleen Hanna, King Ad-Rock, Tennessee Thomas, Ambrosia Parsley, Holly Miranda John Fugelsang, Alysia Reiner, Zoe Kazan, Comedian/Writer/Musician/Man-About-Town Dave Hilll, Dean Obeidallah of The Muslims Are Coming, Lynne Procope, Joan Walsh, Sally Kohn, Anthea Butler, Phoebe Robinson, Sarah Sophie Flicker, Syreeta McFadden of Feministing.com, Angela McCluskey music, Alexa Chung and Sarah Slamen & Jessica Luther — Texas represented on our stage! And you never know who else might swing by….
We also have amazing surprises from sponsor organizations like Babeland Nyc….two words: giant vulva. And the number of organizations and businesses supporting this cause will blow your mind and lift you up!
This event is benefiting The The Lilith Fund for Reproductive Equity, Texas Equal Access Fund, Whole Woman’s Health, and Fund Texas Women — Abortion Funds across the state of Texas that provide financial assistance, practical support and connections to other resources for Texans seeking abortion care.
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! Host a watch party! This is a rare chance to have a front row seat right in your living room and be a part of an incredible event that will be hilarious, entertaining and moving while inspiring everyone across the country to help the people and families of Texas access the abortion care they need.
An online telethon allows you to join us from the comfort of your own home! You can stream the show online and you’ll have the opportunity to watch, enjoy and call in or donate to help folks in TX access the abortions they otherwise would not have been able to.
Here’s how the event will work: Lizz and Sarah will host the event in front of a live audience in NYC, but you’ll be able to join us no matter where you are! (that’s why the internet is the greatest). The hosts will be joined throughout the night by guests listed above (more to come), music will be played, jokes will be told, it will be a grand ol’ time! People from all over the country and the world will be able to WATCH and to donate to TX funds!, 7-10 ES
This is just so amazing — such a huge thing supporting women in Texas. I hope all Meese “tune” in. Here’s the website where you can find more information & watch on Monday: Lady Parts Justice. Look above at all the great people involved, this would be cool even without the great cause. Please watch on Monday!
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