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DESCRIPTION:Women are counted on to be primary caretakers of ill family members in 
 American society. Elderly women are more likely to live alone without 
 family support than men. And many women are at the forefront of social 
 justice causes that help the sick and the poor.\n\nOn Saturday March 7, on 
 the day before International Women's Day, women speakers and musical 
 performers will address the COVID-19 epidemic and how women in Santa Clara 
 and San Mateo counties are dealing with it. Both California counties were 
 among the first nationally to identify victims of the coronavirus. \n\nThe 
 rally will be held from 3 to 4 pm and activists the Raging Grannies will 
 perform for about 30 minutes. They will lead a singalong of a song they 
 wrote about COVID-19 with lyrics giving advice and expressing concerns. 
 (Video link below). The social justice activists, many in their 80's, are 
 advocates of both paid sick leave and Medicare for All. They say that these 
 programs are not only morally right but would also contribute to the 
 containment of epidemics like COVID-19. Several of the Raging Grannies are 
 retired doctors, nurses, and science teachers.\n\nThis event is organized 
 by San Mateo Peace Action and the Raging Grannies Action League. San Mateo 
 Peace Action has held weekly demonstrations for peace and justice at this 
 busy intersection for many years. Both groups are bringing signs in Spanish 
 and English, including "Wash Your Hands," "Healthcare not Warfare" and 
 "Stay Home if You're Sick." \n\n300 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402. 
 It's a busy intersection so we'll hold signs to demonstrate for women's 
 rights while we hang out in the plaza (there is an overhang) and sing along 
 with the Raging Grannies. See photo of recent performance at Lytton Square 
 in Palo Alto in honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Souped up and ready to rage 
 again, in San Mateo this time!\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2020/02/26/18831065.php
SUMMARY:Women Address COVID-19: Rally in San Mateo
LOCATION:300 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402 \n**RAIN OR SHINE**
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2020/02/26/18831065.php
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