Women march in cities around the world targetting Trump policies

Édité par Ed Newman
2020-01-19 13:47:54

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Washington, January 19 (RHC)-- The fourth annual Women's March descended on the streets of Washington, DC on Saturday.  But unlike the first demonstration that brought hundreds of thousands to the capital the day after President Trump's inauguration, the march drew a smaller yet equally passionate crowd.

The demonstration in Washington was the main march, but sister marches were also held in more than 200 cities around the world, including Los Angeles, Chicago and Brussels.  

On a cold afternoon, as snow began to fall in Washington, protesters gathered at Freedom Plaza to hear several members of the Women's March board speak before taking off on the designated route around the White House.  This year, the march focused on three main issues: climate change, reproductive rights and immigration.

This year's anti-Trump demonstration drew a significantly smaller crowd than in 2017 when crowds overwhelmed parts of downtown Washington and high-profile activists like Madonna and Gloria Steinem addressed the marchers.  The permit filed with the National Park Service for this year's march, by comparison, allowed up for up to 10,000 people.

And unlike in previous years, Saturday's march in Washington did not feature a stage for performances and speeches from celebrities.  Instead, in an effort to reconnect with supporters, organizers marched alongside everybody else.

Upon reaching the White House, Chilean collective LasTesis led the crowd through a rendition of their viral protest anthem "Un Violador En Tu Camino" ("A Rapist in Your Path").



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