Here’s What You Missed at the October 2020 Women’s March
The fifth annual women’s march took place this past Saturday in cities spanning the country, and here’s a quick recap of what happened.
This year, the march fighting for women’s rights took place on October 17, instead of its past date, January 20. On the Women’s March website, organizers penned this statement before the march, “We’re holding socially distant actions across the country to send an unmistakable message about the fierce opposition to Trump and his agenda, including his attempt to fill Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat.”
“Honor her wish”: Signs from the Women’s March in D.C. https://t.co/3qs9960ykY
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) October 18, 2020
Protestors from all over the country came out to fight for women’s rights and honor the late Associate Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who passed away on September 19 at 87. People also protested against the Trump administration and the nomination of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett. The main march was in Washington, D.C., and sister marches took place in cities including New York, Boston, Milwaukee (Wisconsin), and Harrisburg (Pennsylvania).
Over 430 marches, in all 50 states.
From Denver to Durham to D.C., women sent an unmistakable message: We’ve had enough. We reject Trump’s agenda that doesn’t include all of us, and we will unite across our differences to vote him out. #CountOnUs pic.twitter.com/GE40lq0n4c
— Women’s March – Text VOTE to 44310 (@womensmarch) October 17, 2020
The marches this year were called #CountonUs, which also trended on Twitter. The hashtag encourages everyone to vote in the upcoming presidential election, for every vote counts. No matter your race, religious background, or gender identity, your vote could change what the next four years look like in the United States. We encourage you to make sure you are registered to vote and use your voice to create social and political change.
In addition to protesting against the current administration and fighting injustice, protestors also carried some hilarious signs. Here are some of the creative and empowering signs that people held at the marches.
The #WomensMarch2020 is set to start in 40 minutes.
Here’s a look at a couple of signs from demonstrators who got here early. #CountOnUs @wusa9 @womensmarch pic.twitter.com/5qT3RWw1L8— Kolbie Satterfield (@KolbieReports) October 17, 2020
With the election merely 15 days away, we here at Glitter implore you to vote and fight for what you believe is right.
