GWSS Solidarity Hours

In November 2016 GWSS held solidarity hours after the election of Donald Trump as President. We are holding solidarity hours again, to reflect and make space for the ongoing assaults on freedom and justice, and to work together to maintain solidarity and community. Many of us are worried about multiple issues: calls to arm teachers and how that endangers students, teachers, and school workers of color; the increase in ICE deportations, the Supreme Court's expansion of indefinite detention for immigrants marked for deportation; ongoing uncertainty for DACA students, students from travel ban countries, and international students; recent policy decisions such as the Education Department's decision to dismiss transgender students' complaints about facility or restroom usage; changes to health care; ongoing fascist and racist violence nationally and on university campuses; and many other things.

Political events affect us in ways we can't anticipate; they reverberate through our lives. While we may feel overwhelmed, disempowered, and uncertain about the future, we can organize to give each other aid and support. In that spirit, GWSS is going to be holding solidarity hours in the GWSS Lounge from 2pm-4pm Monday, March 5th, 2018. If you need a space to decompress or talk to other people, you're welcome to attend. This invitation is extended to faculty, grad students, undergraduate students, and everyone in the GWSS community.

Please know that this space is not official, nor can we provide professional support. If you are feeling real trauma or anxiety, please seek the support that will help you best.