Monday, August 24, 2026: Read all about it: 

Announcement #1: Stand for the Equal Rights Amendment from Victoria. Announcement #2 Sonoma County Gold Resolution for Elaine B.Holtz and Ken Norton



Stand for the ERA!

Equal Rights Amendment text: "Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State on account of sex."

Stand with us this Wedneday. August 26, 2026, 

From 12pm -1pm at the fourcorners of Main and Bodega 

(Hwy 12 and Hwy 116) in Sebastopol

Wherever you are across the US, wear purple, gold, and/or white for Women's Equality Day. Spread the word and help us push for the inclusion of the Equal Rights Amendment into our Constitution. 

In Sebastopol, join us at noon on Aug. 26 at the fourcorners of Main and Bodega (12 and 116) for a vigil. Pass the word! 

Questions? communications@nowsonoma.org

Whether or not you can make it on the 26th, if you believe constitutional equality should be explicit, you can help gather signatures for the SignERA petition (at SignERA.org). 

Then, join us for ...



Special showing! at Rialto Cinemas Sebastopol, 6868 McKinley St., Sebastopol

The Film: Ask E. Jean, the thrilling story of E. Jean Carroll's life, from her early days as Miss Cheerleader USA to her rise as a trailblazing journalist, author, and beloved advice columnist. Carroll broke barriers as the first female editor at Esquire, Playboy, and Outside, helping to redefine women's roles in media with her sharp wit and fearless voice. 

In recent years, she reignited public discourse by standing up to power, becoming the only woman to beat Donald Trump twice in court (now under attack again), and sparking a national conversation about truth, accountability, and resilience. A portrait of an indomitable woman who proved it's never too late to reclaim your voice, rewrite your story, and change the world.

Wednesday, August 26th at 6:30 p.m., Q&A to follow. Tickets: rialtocinemas.com or at the door.


Announcement #2: Gold Resolution from Sonoma County!

When: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 10:00AM

Where: County Board of Supervisors chambers. 

Elaine B. Holtz and Ken Norton will be honored with a Gold Resolution for co-producing Women's Spaces radio and TV show with 9 years in local television and 15 years on local radio. Appropriately scheduled to honor Women's Equality Day! This is an honor for Elaine and Ken for their many years of service to our community.






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