Sisters-led Sit-Lie protest, 2002. Photo by Stephen Voss

Sit? Lie? Stand!

Did you know that Sisters’ Civic Action Group helped persuade the City of Portland to postpone the punitive Sidewalk Obstruction Ordinance (‘sit-lie’) until measures like showers, bathrooms, benches and a day center are in place, so that people are not punished for trying to get their basic needs met?

For over six years, Sisters Of The Road and their allies have been active in fighting for the just and non-discriminatory regulation of Portland’s urban public space.  Read the latest developments on our In the News page.

Also check out these stories in the Portland Mercury:

• Standing up to the Man  Click here.
• Buying your Rights?  Click here.
• Worse in LA?  Click here.