Jan 21, 2018
The second annual Women's March generated widespread enthusiasm on Saturday and Sunday, after a year in which sexual harassment and assault dominated many headlines along with President Donald Trump's policies, many of which threatened women's rights. Rallies, marches, and anniversary events drew an estimated one-to-two million men, women, and children in cities across the country and around the world.
\u201cBetween 1.3 million to 2.1 million people participated in 328 @womensmarch events yesterday. Amazing turnout https://t.co/W4HDbftQb9 via @djpressman @EricaChenoweth\u201d— Ari Berman (@Ari Berman) 1516547643
High-profile speakers were scheduled to speak at the coalition's main event on Sunday, held in Las Vegas under the name #PowertothePolls and focusing largely on voter mobilization ahead of the 2018 midterm elections.
Attendees came from all over the country, many arriving at Sam Boyd Stadium for the rally by 5:30am, nearly five hours before the event was set to begin.
\u201cPacked at @womensmarch #PowerToThePolls in Las Vegas \ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udffc\u201d— The Chat (@The Chat) 1516569067
Nevada was reportedly chosen as the site of this year's main event due to its history as a swing state in elections and the high number of women who hold public office there.
The state also has a large immigrant population and has been at the center of the national debate over gun control legislation in recent months due to the October shooting at a Las Vegas concert that killed 58 people--both issues that the Women's March and its partners argue have strong correlations to women's rights.
\u201cThank you, @womensmarch, for acknowledging that immigrants rights is also a women\u2019s rights issue. You did so last year, you\u2019re doing it again #WomensMarch2018 \ud83d\udc47\ud83c\udffd #dreamact #immigration\u201d— Jose Antonio Vargas (@Jose Antonio Vargas) 1516480473
Other cities drew large crowds as well, with an estimated 200,000 marchers in New York on Saturday. Many of the protesters left the signs they carried at Trump Tower.
The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements also informed much of the conversation at the second annual Women's March, with actress and activist Viola Davis speaking about women across industries and socioeconomic backgrounds who have been impacted by sexual harassment and assault, at the Los Angeles rally.
\u201c"When I raise my hand, I am aware of all the women who are still in silence." - Actress Viola Davis references the #MeToo movement during the Women's March in Los Angeles https://t.co/MXbeaVKUFh\u201d— CNN Breaking News (@CNN Breaking News) 1516483547
Six hundred thousand marchers attended the Los Angeles event, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti.
\u201cWOMEN'S MARCH: From New York City to Los Angeles and many cities in between, thousands of women and their supporters took to the streets Saturday, vowing to show up at the polls this year for midterm elections amid the government shutdown and outrage over Pres. Trump's agenda.\u201d— World News Tonight (@World News Tonight) 1516473316
According to a map of planned events on the official website of the Women's March, hundreds of smaller marches were planned for the weekend in smaller cities and towns, as well as on every continent in the world except Antarctica.
\u201cWay to show up Dayton, OH! Thanks to all who came out to the Women\u2019s March on Sat! #PowerToThePolls @IndivisibleTeam @ElenaSaltzman\u201d— DIFA-District 10 Indivisible For All (@DIFA-District 10 Indivisible For All) 1516554428
\u201cWomen\u2019s March Evansville is out at the University of Evansville.\u201d— Sarah Loesch (@Sarah Loesch) 1516560352
\u201cThe people of #WMMilan2018 #LookBackMarchForward\n#WomensMarchGlobal\n#ThisIsGlobal \u270a\ud83c\udffd\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08\u2764\ufe0f\u201d— Women's March- Milan (@Women's March- Milan) 1516562059
\u201c"I don't have to perform any sexual acts to get a job....Women must be sensitized to know their rights, not only in Ugandan law but internationally." -Hon. Justice Elizabeth Nahamya, addressing Women's March Kampala\n#womensmarch #womensmarchkampala #WomensMarchGlobal\u201d— Amanda Sue Grossi (@Amanda Sue Grossi) 1516460436
\u201cWe hear you loud and clear Sevilla! #WomensMarch2018 #WomensMarchGlobal @SevillaResist @AmerResisters\u201d— Sage McCotter (@Sage McCotter) 1516530673
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The second annual Women's March generated widespread enthusiasm on Saturday and Sunday, after a year in which sexual harassment and assault dominated many headlines along with President Donald Trump's policies, many of which threatened women's rights. Rallies, marches, and anniversary events drew an estimated one-to-two million men, women, and children in cities across the country and around the world.
\u201cBetween 1.3 million to 2.1 million people participated in 328 @womensmarch events yesterday. Amazing turnout https://t.co/W4HDbftQb9 via @djpressman @EricaChenoweth\u201d— Ari Berman (@Ari Berman) 1516547643
High-profile speakers were scheduled to speak at the coalition's main event on Sunday, held in Las Vegas under the name #PowertothePolls and focusing largely on voter mobilization ahead of the 2018 midterm elections.
Attendees came from all over the country, many arriving at Sam Boyd Stadium for the rally by 5:30am, nearly five hours before the event was set to begin.
\u201cPacked at @womensmarch #PowerToThePolls in Las Vegas \ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udffc\u201d— The Chat (@The Chat) 1516569067
Nevada was reportedly chosen as the site of this year's main event due to its history as a swing state in elections and the high number of women who hold public office there.
The state also has a large immigrant population and has been at the center of the national debate over gun control legislation in recent months due to the October shooting at a Las Vegas concert that killed 58 people--both issues that the Women's March and its partners argue have strong correlations to women's rights.
\u201cThank you, @womensmarch, for acknowledging that immigrants rights is also a women\u2019s rights issue. You did so last year, you\u2019re doing it again #WomensMarch2018 \ud83d\udc47\ud83c\udffd #dreamact #immigration\u201d— Jose Antonio Vargas (@Jose Antonio Vargas) 1516480473
Other cities drew large crowds as well, with an estimated 200,000 marchers in New York on Saturday. Many of the protesters left the signs they carried at Trump Tower.
The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements also informed much of the conversation at the second annual Women's March, with actress and activist Viola Davis speaking about women across industries and socioeconomic backgrounds who have been impacted by sexual harassment and assault, at the Los Angeles rally.
\u201c"When I raise my hand, I am aware of all the women who are still in silence." - Actress Viola Davis references the #MeToo movement during the Women's March in Los Angeles https://t.co/MXbeaVKUFh\u201d— CNN Breaking News (@CNN Breaking News) 1516483547
Six hundred thousand marchers attended the Los Angeles event, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti.
\u201cWOMEN'S MARCH: From New York City to Los Angeles and many cities in between, thousands of women and their supporters took to the streets Saturday, vowing to show up at the polls this year for midterm elections amid the government shutdown and outrage over Pres. Trump's agenda.\u201d— World News Tonight (@World News Tonight) 1516473316
According to a map of planned events on the official website of the Women's March, hundreds of smaller marches were planned for the weekend in smaller cities and towns, as well as on every continent in the world except Antarctica.
\u201cWay to show up Dayton, OH! Thanks to all who came out to the Women\u2019s March on Sat! #PowerToThePolls @IndivisibleTeam @ElenaSaltzman\u201d— DIFA-District 10 Indivisible For All (@DIFA-District 10 Indivisible For All) 1516554428
\u201cWomen\u2019s March Evansville is out at the University of Evansville.\u201d— Sarah Loesch (@Sarah Loesch) 1516560352
\u201cThe people of #WMMilan2018 #LookBackMarchForward\n#WomensMarchGlobal\n#ThisIsGlobal \u270a\ud83c\udffd\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08\u2764\ufe0f\u201d— Women's March- Milan (@Women's March- Milan) 1516562059
\u201c"I don't have to perform any sexual acts to get a job....Women must be sensitized to know their rights, not only in Ugandan law but internationally." -Hon. Justice Elizabeth Nahamya, addressing Women's March Kampala\n#womensmarch #womensmarchkampala #WomensMarchGlobal\u201d— Amanda Sue Grossi (@Amanda Sue Grossi) 1516460436
\u201cWe hear you loud and clear Sevilla! #WomensMarch2018 #WomensMarchGlobal @SevillaResist @AmerResisters\u201d— Sage McCotter (@Sage McCotter) 1516530673
The second annual Women's March generated widespread enthusiasm on Saturday and Sunday, after a year in which sexual harassment and assault dominated many headlines along with President Donald Trump's policies, many of which threatened women's rights. Rallies, marches, and anniversary events drew an estimated one-to-two million men, women, and children in cities across the country and around the world.
\u201cBetween 1.3 million to 2.1 million people participated in 328 @womensmarch events yesterday. Amazing turnout https://t.co/W4HDbftQb9 via @djpressman @EricaChenoweth\u201d— Ari Berman (@Ari Berman) 1516547643
High-profile speakers were scheduled to speak at the coalition's main event on Sunday, held in Las Vegas under the name #PowertothePolls and focusing largely on voter mobilization ahead of the 2018 midterm elections.
Attendees came from all over the country, many arriving at Sam Boyd Stadium for the rally by 5:30am, nearly five hours before the event was set to begin.
\u201cPacked at @womensmarch #PowerToThePolls in Las Vegas \ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udffc\u201d— The Chat (@The Chat) 1516569067
Nevada was reportedly chosen as the site of this year's main event due to its history as a swing state in elections and the high number of women who hold public office there.
The state also has a large immigrant population and has been at the center of the national debate over gun control legislation in recent months due to the October shooting at a Las Vegas concert that killed 58 people--both issues that the Women's March and its partners argue have strong correlations to women's rights.
\u201cThank you, @womensmarch, for acknowledging that immigrants rights is also a women\u2019s rights issue. You did so last year, you\u2019re doing it again #WomensMarch2018 \ud83d\udc47\ud83c\udffd #dreamact #immigration\u201d— Jose Antonio Vargas (@Jose Antonio Vargas) 1516480473
Other cities drew large crowds as well, with an estimated 200,000 marchers in New York on Saturday. Many of the protesters left the signs they carried at Trump Tower.
The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements also informed much of the conversation at the second annual Women's March, with actress and activist Viola Davis speaking about women across industries and socioeconomic backgrounds who have been impacted by sexual harassment and assault, at the Los Angeles rally.
\u201c"When I raise my hand, I am aware of all the women who are still in silence." - Actress Viola Davis references the #MeToo movement during the Women's March in Los Angeles https://t.co/MXbeaVKUFh\u201d— CNN Breaking News (@CNN Breaking News) 1516483547
Six hundred thousand marchers attended the Los Angeles event, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti.
\u201cWOMEN'S MARCH: From New York City to Los Angeles and many cities in between, thousands of women and their supporters took to the streets Saturday, vowing to show up at the polls this year for midterm elections amid the government shutdown and outrage over Pres. Trump's agenda.\u201d— World News Tonight (@World News Tonight) 1516473316
According to a map of planned events on the official website of the Women's March, hundreds of smaller marches were planned for the weekend in smaller cities and towns, as well as on every continent in the world except Antarctica.
\u201cWay to show up Dayton, OH! Thanks to all who came out to the Women\u2019s March on Sat! #PowerToThePolls @IndivisibleTeam @ElenaSaltzman\u201d— DIFA-District 10 Indivisible For All (@DIFA-District 10 Indivisible For All) 1516554428
\u201cWomen\u2019s March Evansville is out at the University of Evansville.\u201d— Sarah Loesch (@Sarah Loesch) 1516560352
\u201cThe people of #WMMilan2018 #LookBackMarchForward\n#WomensMarchGlobal\n#ThisIsGlobal \u270a\ud83c\udffd\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08\u2764\ufe0f\u201d— Women's March- Milan (@Women's March- Milan) 1516562059
\u201c"I don't have to perform any sexual acts to get a job....Women must be sensitized to know their rights, not only in Ugandan law but internationally." -Hon. Justice Elizabeth Nahamya, addressing Women's March Kampala\n#womensmarch #womensmarchkampala #WomensMarchGlobal\u201d— Amanda Sue Grossi (@Amanda Sue Grossi) 1516460436
\u201cWe hear you loud and clear Sevilla! #WomensMarch2018 #WomensMarchGlobal @SevillaResist @AmerResisters\u201d— Sage McCotter (@Sage McCotter) 1516530673
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