Community puts on RoeRage Ukiah event in response to overturning of Roe v Wade

Following the Supreme Court’s overturning of the reproductive rights bill Roe v. Wade, members of Mendocino Country are now speaking up about the injustice. RoeRage Ukiah is a small orginazation that was born out from the reproductive rallies following the overturning of Roe on June 24th, 2022. Ellen Weed, a Ukiah local, had been gathering stories about women who had abortions or suffered from a lack of abortion accessibilty. In gathering these stories, Ellen Weed gathered a group called RoeRage to organize a free event where community can share and listen to these stories. KZYX spoke with Ellen Weed about why local women have organized themselves. Weed hopes the community gathering will inspire and motivate others to keep advocating for women’s rights. She comments that when she was younger, before Roe v Wade existed, women were disempowered to speak up for themselves. She says she is inspired by the younger generations of women showing up for themselves. RoeRage Ukiah will take place this Saturday, August 6 at 7:00 pm, outside of the Ukiah Playhouse Theater. Weed invites all to bring chairs or blankets to sit on and listening ears.