The marchers are back. In cities across the country, women (mostly) are protesting the one year anniversary of Donald Trump’s presidency. But they’re also celebrating a year that launched a political movement. We asked for your stories and pictures from rallies and marches across the country and you’ve delivered! For that, we thank you! Here are some of the highlights. Check back in throughout the day as this post will be updated.
From Peggy in New York City–
From Bernadette in St. Louis: Why do I march? Because this country elected a President and many legislators who are hellbent on repealing progressive legislation that has improved our lives. Consumer protection, freedom of the Press, environmental protection, voters’ rights legislation, workers’ rights legislation, healthcare… We need to GET OUT THE VOTE. If everyone who is marching now had voted during each election in which they were eligible, we wouldn’t be in this mess. Every vote matters.
From Jen: This is Sarasota FL- a red city by all counts- yet as many as 10k people marched for a lot of different reasons- DACA, Racism, taxes- the signs were creative and smart. Personally, I just want this jerk out of office ASAP- the reasons are too long to list!
From Donna: This is Lexington, Kentucky!
From Jenn: What better place to march than in the birthplace of the women’s rights, Seneca Falls, NY! I, along with over 10,000 friends took to the streets chanting for our rights. We held signs and wore our infamous hats. I walked in the hopes that our young girls in the future won’t have to say “Me too”. I walked against our current administration and I walked so that I could use my voice for the change that is so desperately needed.
From Amy in Dallas: I march for those who cannot. For the marginalized, the underprivileged, for all of us women who have not been heard and do not have equal rights. I march to show I do not support the hate-filled administration that only looks to serve itself and not the citizens of this beautiful country. I march to show the world that there still is humanity in this country and there are many citizens who will stand up to the Bully in Chief.
From Kate: I marched in Philadelphia today with my mom and friends. I march in solidarity with women and everyone in any marginalized community against the backward policies and mindset of this administration.
From Grace in St. Louis: I marched again this year because of how inspired I was during last year’s March. I marched for my students, my friends, my family, and people I don’t even know who deserve to have their voices amplified. I marched to let the government know that women aren’t going quietly.
From Kate in Kamloops BC Canada: Marching for our missing Indigenous sisters across the province, for survivors of sexual violence and for equality!
From Kat in Charlotte, NC: We are marching because we have had enough of sexual assault and harassment. We have had enough of racism, sexism, and patriarchy. We want to rally together and motivate each other to vote, run for office, and work for change.
From Angela: Last year I was in LA where I marched with more than a million people. Today I marched in Broomfield, Colorado where we were about 250 strong. And the spirit was the same: resilient, determined, and driven. I took my 6-year-old son with me today, and we talked about the importance of standing up against injustice, defending our neighbors, and fighting for what is right. At one point one of the speakers was talking about Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Caty Stanton, Eleanor Roosevelt, and the sisterhood on whose shoulders we stand. My son turned to me and said, “Mom, it’s just like that book about the women!” He was talking about Nevertheless, She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton.
Yep. I am raising a feminist. And we are going to smash the patriarchy together!
Dennis in Eastport, Maine: We are a tiny part of the WHOLE, but our voices have EQUAL POWER! Silence is the enemy of DEMOCRACY!
From Kelly in Washington DC:
Carissa in Raleigh, North Carolina–
