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Related: About this forumWomen's March to the Polls Kicks Off in Chicago
A rally before the march included speakers and live music. Candidates and campaign representatives also attended.
Speakers at the rally addressed the importance of voting, income inequality, gun violence, women's rights and education affordability. A student from Marjorie Stoneman-Douglas High School, the site of a deadly mass shooting in February, also spoke.
At one point during the rally, a group of women dressed as Handmaids from Margret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale" gathered on stage as a speaker discussed abortion rights.
Videos from Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Warren were also played for rally attendees.
March organizers plan to begin the march to Federal Plaza at 12:30 p.m. and reach the Board of Elections early voting site.
Speakers at the rally addressed the importance of voting, income inequality, gun violence, women's rights and education affordability. A student from Marjorie Stoneman-Douglas High School, the site of a deadly mass shooting in February, also spoke.
At one point during the rally, a group of women dressed as Handmaids from Margret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale" gathered on stage as a speaker discussed abortion rights.
Videos from Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Warren were also played for rally attendees.
March organizers plan to begin the march to Federal Plaza at 12:30 p.m. and reach the Board of Elections early voting site.
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/watch-live-march-to-the-polls-to-encourage-women-young-voters-saturday/4474882/
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Women's March to the Polls Kicks Off in Chicago (Original Post)
Gidney N Cloyd
Oct 2018
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mobeau69
(11,593 posts)1. Awesome turnout! Just awesome!
Ohiogal
(34,773 posts)2. Are there more of these
Womens' March to the Polls in other cities as well? What a great idea for a rally!
Just think of how scared Dumpy would be picturing millions of women marching into the polling stations!
BigmanPigman
(52,269 posts)4. Yes, tjere are about 6 more.
https://marchonthepolls.org/#map
Here is the link to see if one is planned near you. RESISTANCE IS PATRIOTIC!
Here is the link to see if one is planned near you. RESISTANCE IS PATRIOTIC!
mobeau69
(11,593 posts)3. Some great shots of the Loop to boot!
Thanks for posting that link.