On April 23, Wear Jeans for a Reason

The Markets' nine Whatcom County stores will again support Denim Day on Friday, April 23.

Denim Day is a way to show support for ending sexual violence.  Sponsored by the Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services, people are encouraged to wear jeans that day.

Why denim?  In 1999, the Italian Supreme Court overturned a rape conviction because the victim was wearing jeans.  The Justices stated that since removing jeans "is impossible if the victim is struggling", she must have assisted the attacker in taking them off, which they felt implied consent.

So we're wearing jeans for a reason...how about joining us?