From Washington DC to LA to Salem, Women’s March Takes Over, Again

A demonstrators holds a sign against “Anti-Semitism” as she joins the Women’s March in Los Angeles on Saturday.

(Photo: AP)

Women in America, took to the streets on Saturday, 18 January, to express their anger and defiance aimed at United States President Donald Trump’s White House, amid ideological conflicts and the longest government shut down in American history, reported Associate Press.

This is the third such march. The original Women’s March took place in 2017, right after Donald Trump assumed power, and it is estimated that it was the largest protest in Washington since the Vietnam era.

2019’s march, however, was tempered down with fewer people in attendance, due to intense ideological disharmony after a founder of the movement, in November, 2018, accused four main leaders of the march organisation of anti-Semitism.

About 900 people attend Women’s March Salem outside the Oregon State Capitol on Saturday.

Regardless, as reported by AP, “the mood among the marchers (was) a now-familiar mix of sister-power camaraderie and defiant anger towards Trump and the larger power structure.” One sign declared, “Strong women fear weak men,” while another said, “MOOD: Still pretty mad abut Kavanaugh (sic).”

An estimated 100,000 protesters participated in Washington and parallel marches took place in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and a number of other places.

Washington DC

Women’s rally at freedom plaza during the Women’s March in Washington DC on Saturday, 19 January.

Women in Washington DC hold placards calling for resistance. 

Los Angeles

Demonstrators rally at Pershing Square during the Women’s March in Los Angeles on Saturday.

Women with “Music Changing Lives” rally at the Women’s March in Los Angeles on Saturday.

Activist Margaret Prescod, radio host and producer speaks at Pershing Square during the 3rd Women’s March in Los Angeles on Saturday.

San Francisco

San Francisco Mayor London Breed delivers a speech during the Womens March at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, California, Saturday

People listen to a speech during the Women’s March at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco, Calif on Saturday.

Salem

A woman seeks revolution as about 900 people attend Women’s March Salem outside the Oregon State Capitol on Saturday.

About 900 people attend Women’s March Salem outside the Oregon State Capitol.

Beckah Besand, 18, of Salem, attends the Women’s March Salem outside the Oregon State Capitol on Saturday. “I wanted to tell my future kids I did something,” Besand said. “I’m tired of ranting on Facebook.” 

Seattle

A participant in the Seattle Women’s March carries a sign that reads “Trump You Are Fired,” on Saturday.

A participant in the Seattle Women’s March carries a sign opposing President Donald Trump.

Minnesota

Representative Ilhan Omar spoke from the steps of the Minnesota State Capitol during the Women’s March on Saturday.

Friends, from left, Hailey Abbey, Emma Hildebrandt, and Nina Kudimova listened to speakers at the Minnesota State Capitol during the Women’s March on Saturday.

Oklahoma

Participants listen to musician Peggy Johnson perform during the 2019 Women’s March Oklahoma City at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City, Sunday, 20 January.

Toronto

A large crowd gathers at Nathan Phillips Square for the start of the Toronto Women’s March on Saturday, 19 January.