Women’s March

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To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in the United States, record numbers of women marching along 5th Avenue.

Cassandra Semaan, Staff Writer

All across the US, women have been marching. They are fighting for rights over themselves, their bodies, and their rights. Beginning the day of Donald Trump’s election, voices are being heard. The parade is stretched across the US, people marching in California, Florida, Connecticut, and Virginia hugely. Signs litter the crowd with meme’s, quotes, and powerful messages filled with strength and hope of a change. Instead of attending the inauguration of Donald Trump, they’ve taken to the streets with acts of opposition. Fans of TV shows, books, and brands have discovered their similar traits well, holding messages high above Their heads and taking swings at the higher up people. The march has reached social media as well, being a trending topic on twitter all weekend long, overshadowing Trump’s moving into the white house. *insert some of the sign titles*. Men, women, and children of all shapes, sizes, race and preferences have joined forces to stand up for a common belief they all share. They are asking for equal women’s rights; their choice to do what they believe is right with their body, their voice, and their country. Heard from the huge masses of people outside chanting “Not my president!” followed by songs and beliefs. “If he was a woman, he’d understand, but he isn’t so he won’t. This is my body and my life. IF he thinks it’s okay for him to just swoop in and decide what I can and can’t do, he’s sorely mistaken. Last time I checked, I’m just as good as he is, only thing is he has a nice plaque saying “president” on it.” -Anonymous

Celebrities including America Ferrera, Olivia Wilde, Lena Dunham, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Beyoncé, Chelsea Handler, Rowan Blanchard, Scarlett Johansson, Zendaya, and Chloë Grace Moretz attended the march, each having their own say in the matter. Women have been fighting since 1848, the first known march in 1969 and 1973 during Richard Nixon’s inauguration, and 2001 during George W. Bush’s inauguration. Even then, their numbers didn’t come close to what they have amounted to this march. The march started when a group of people responded to a Facebook event post created by former Hawaii attorney Teresa Shook. All participators and supporters of the march are hoping for one thing; equal rights. Equal rights for all races, religions, colors, sexualities, genders, and beliefs.