The resistance to the election of a misogynistic sexist xenophobic racist is in full force. It began immediately after Trump’s electoral college victory (and massive popular vote loss). But today in Washington DC, throughout the states, and around the world, women are asserting their rights and civil rights.
CNN reported on this burgeoning movement today.
(CNN)Hundreds of thousands of people in the United States and around the world are joining marches Saturday to raise awareness of women’s rights and other civil rights they fear could be under threat under Donald Trump’s presidency.
The key focus of the day is the Women’s March on Washington, which organizers say could attract a quarter of a million participants. The march, which began with a modest Facebook call in the aftermath of the November election, has grown into what could be one of the larger political demonstrations ever seen in the US capital.
But there are also more than 600 “sister marches” planned around the United States, with some of the biggest expected in Boston, New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. And women and men in cities around the world — including Sydney, Berlin, London, Paris and Cape Town, South Africa — are also marching in solidarity and in opposition to the values they think Trump represents.
Marches are occurring throughout Texas. Texas’ major women’s march is in Austin, Texas. It is described as follows.
On January 21, 2017 we will unite in for the Women’s March on Austin. We stand together in solidarity with our partners and children for the protection of our rights, our safety, our health, and our families, recognizing that our vibrant and diverse communities are the strength of our country.
I am on one of three buses leaving the inner loop Houston location. This bus group was organized by ROADwomen and Texas State NOW. The president of the ROADwomen, Rufi Natarajan, spent the early morning with a few volunteers sorting the 150+ travelers in this location. Karen Adams, NOW’s State Treasurer was instrumental in the logistics of the buses and organization. She spoke about the reality she faced in securing three buses given the demand for buses throughout the eastern board.
I understand that there are other buses leaving from the Houston Metropolitan Area including Humble, Katy, and the surrounding areas.
Isabelle Gantz was excited. She wanted everyone to see her sign. She wanted her message disseminated.
Does she love Trump or what? Sally Pachulski had simulations of Trump in true form.
It was early but the women seemed very geared up.
A play on Trump’s own words.
Photo Courtesy of Adoneca Fortier
And off we go.