The Women's Marches Today--DC, NYC, LA, Boston, Chicago Are Giving Me LIFE!

[Liza's Headband]

No protester made it close to the White House, much less knock down any type of fencing or gate. Stop spreading such ridiculous rubbish. 

[madbrian]

Today was a fantastic day for America, a day this country desperately needed. Let's hope this builds momentum into the kind of resistance that'll be necessary to stop Trump. 

[Cupid Boy2]

I was at the NYC march, and it was such a powerful display that I was moved to tears the moment I stepped out of Grand Central. Brava to all who took part.

[PalJoey]

Found on Twitter:

 

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Jessica Sidman

‏@jsidman

Oh hey, it's Jared Kushner's brother at the #WomansMarch

[PalJoey]

 

Also found:

 



 

[madbrian]

The signs at the NYC march were priceless, and most would not get past the moderators. My favorite was, "At least Hitler could paint."

[PalJoey]

 

The combined attendance comprised the largest demonstration in U.S. history!

Los Angeles: 750K
Washington, DC: 500K
New York: 500K
Chicago: 250K
Boston: 175K
Seattle: 130K
Denver: 100K
London: 100K
Portland: 100K
St. Paul: 100K
Paris: 80K
Madison: 75k
Atlanta: 60K+
Oakland: 60K
Toronto: 60K
Philadelphia: 50K+
Austin: 40K
San Francisco: 40K
San Diego: 30K
Des Moines: 26K
San Jose: 25K
Pittsburgh: 25K
Houston: 22K
Nashville: 20K
Sacramento: 20K
Phoenix: 20K
St. Petersburg: 20K
St. Louis: 20K
Raleigh: 17K
Tucson: 15K
Cleveland: 15K
Montpelier: 15K
Portland, ME: 15K
Ashland, OR: 15K
Santa Ana, CA: 15K
Las Vegas: 15K
Omaha: 10K
Tallahassee: 14K
Oklahoma City: 12K
Cincinatti: 12K
Ann Arbor: 11K
Vancouver, BC: 10K+
Reno: 10K+
Kansas City: 10K+
Miami: 10K
Olympia: 10K
Walnut Creek: 10K
Charlotte: 10K
Lansing: 10K
Melbourne: 10K
Ithaca: 10K
Asheville: 10K
New Orleans: 10K
Hartford: 10K
Augusta: 10K
Helena: 10K
Madrid: 10K
Bellingham: 10K
Park City: 8K
Honolulu: 8K
Ottawa, ON: 8K
Albany, NY: 7K
San Luis Obispo: 7K
Little Rock: 7K
Eugene, OR: 7K
Indianapolis: 7K
West Palm Beach: 7K
Providence: 7K
Memphis: 6K
Asbury Park: 6K
Calgary, AB: 6K
Santa Fe: 6K
VIctoria, BC: 6K
Boise: 5K
Knoxville: 5K
Santa Rosa: 5K
Detroit: 5K
Sydney: 5K
Lexington: 5K
Seneca Falls, NY: 5K
Champaign: 5K
Bend, OR: 4K
Portsmouth, NH: 4K
Sioux Falls: 4K
Topeka: 3K
Charleston: 3K
Buffalo: 3K
Fargo: 3K
Winnipeg: 3K
Erie, PA: 3K
Wichita: 3K
Columbus: 3K
Dayton: 3K
Albuquerque: 3K
Fresno: 2K
Achorage: 2K
Pensacola: 2K
Manchester: 2K
Astoria: 2K
Rochester: 2K
Fairbanks: 2K
Colorado Springs: 2K
Montreal: 2K
Edmonton: 2K
Syracuse: 2K
Casper: 1K
Kalamazoo: 1K
Wilmington, NC: 1K
Frederick, MD: 1K
Wooster, OH: 1K
Savannah: 1K
Stockholm: 1K
-----------------------------
TOTAL: 3.9M

[adamgreer]

madbrian said: "The signs at the NYC march were priceless, and most would not get past the moderators. My favorite was, "At least Hitler could paint."

 

My favorite was one that said "Raymour and Flanagan has better cabinets."

 

[egnarotsew]

I got to Pennsylvania Avenue at around 2:30 I'd say. So did you get to the White House? 

I saw photos that the White House fence were knocked over, not sure if that's what I was seeing though. 

 

I got up to 13th St. NW at around that time.  

 

[YouWantitWhen????]

I was at the LA March, and there were so many people that there was no place to march to, so it was rebranded as the LA Stand.   The signs were amazing, as well as the energy.   We really could not hear the speeches because they were about 8 blocks away and everyone was already gridlocked, so we just chatted with other folks and talked about how to translate this day into long term action.

And, for all of those who would never believe it, LA's metro rail was booked solid, with the vast majority of folks coming in via the light rail/subway.

My comment to folks was that the midterms effectively started today - that this energy needs to be turned into action.

[Scarywarhol]

I had worried that all of the satellite marches being set up might subdue attendance in D.C. and dilute the gesture. I am so glad to be wrong. Millions of Americans out today. So heartening The New York march today was wonderful. Now I hope we can harness all of the fire and connection this started. 

[EvanK]

PalJoey said: " 

The combined attendance comprised the largest demonstration in U.S. history!

Los Angeles: 750K
Washington, DC: 500K
New York: 500K
Chicago: 250K
Boston: 175K
Seattle: 130K
Denver: 100K
London: 100K
Portland: 100K
St. Paul: 100K
Paris: 80K
Madison: 75k
Atlanta: 60K+
Oakland: 60K
Toronto: 60K
Philadelphia: 50K+
Austin: 40K
San Francisco: 40K
San Diego: 30K
Des Moines: 26K
San Jose: 25K
Pittsburgh: 25K
Houston: 22K
Nashville: 20K
Sacramento: 20K
Phoenix: 20K
St. Petersburg: 20K
St. Louis: 20K
Raleigh: 17K
Tucson: 15K
Cleveland: 15K
Montpelier: 15K
Portland, ME: 15K
Ashland, OR: 15K
Santa Ana, CA: 15K
Las Vegas: 15K
Omaha: 10K
Tallahassee: 14K
Oklahoma City: 12K
Cincinatti: 12K
Ann Arbor: 11K
Vancouver, BC: 10K+
Reno: 10K+
Kansas City: 10K+
Miami: 10K
Olympia: 10K
Walnut Creek: 10K
Charlotte: 10K
Lansing: 10K
Melbourne: 10K
Ithaca: 10K
Asheville: 10K
New Orleans: 10K
Hartford: 10K
Augusta: 10K
Helena: 10K
Madrid: 10K
Bellingham: 10K
Park City: 8K
Honolulu: 8K
Ottawa, ON: 8K
Albany, NY: 7K
San Luis Obispo: 7K
Little Rock: 7K
Eugene, OR: 7K
Indianapolis: 7K
West Palm Beach: 7K
Providence: 7K
Memphis: 6K
Asbury Park: 6K
Calgary, AB: 6K
Santa Fe: 6K
VIctoria, BC: 6K
Boise: 5K
Knoxville: 5K
Santa Rosa: 5K
Detroit: 5K
Sydney: 5K
Lexington: 5K
Seneca Falls, NY: 5K
Champaign: 5K
Bend, OR: 4K
Portsmouth, NH: 4K
Sioux Falls: 4K
Topeka: 3K
Charleston: 3K
Buffalo: 3K
Fargo: 3K
Winnipeg: 3K
Erie, PA: 3K
Wichita: 3K
Columbus: 3K
Dayton: 3K
Albuquerque: 3K
Fresno: 2K
Achorage: 2K
Pensacola: 2K
Manchester: 2K
Astoria: 2K
Rochester: 2K
Fairbanks: 2K
Colorado Springs: 2K
Montreal: 2K
Edmonton: 2K
Syracuse: 2K
Casper: 1K
Kalamazoo: 1K
Wilmington, NC: 1K
Frederick, MD: 1K
Wooster, OH: 1K
Savannah: 1K
Stockholm: 1K
-----------------------------
TOTAL: 3.9M

 

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As you can see, your fellow North American neighbours to the North were there with you in these numbers! Was truly inspiring. We support you fully!

[PalJoey]

[Marianne2]

PalJoey said: " 

The combined attendance comprised the largest demonstration in U.S. history!

Los Angeles: 750K
Washington, DC: 500K
New York: 500K
Chicago: 250K
Boston: 175K
Seattle: 130K
Denver: 100K
London: 100K
Portland: 100K
St. Paul: 100K
Paris: 80K
Madison: 75k
Atlanta: 60K+
Oakland: 60K
Toronto: 60K
Philadelphia: 50K+
Austin: 40K
San Francisco: 40K
San Diego: 30K
Des Moines: 26K
San Jose: 25K
Pittsburgh: 25K
Houston: 22K
Nashville: 20K
Sacramento: 20K
Phoenix: 20K
St. Petersburg: 20K
St. Louis: 20K
Raleigh: 17K
Tucson: 15K
Cleveland: 15K
Montpelier: 15K
Portland, ME: 15K
Ashland, OR: 15K
Santa Ana, CA: 15K
Las Vegas: 15K
Omaha: 10K
Tallahassee: 14K
Oklahoma City: 12K
Cincinatti: 12K
Ann Arbor: 11K
Vancouver, BC: 10K+
Reno: 10K+
Kansas City: 10K+
Miami: 10K
Olympia: 10K
Walnut Creek: 10K
Charlotte: 10K
Lansing: 10K
Melbourne: 10K
Ithaca: 10K
Asheville: 10K
New Orleans: 10K
Hartford: 10K
Augusta: 10K
Helena: 10K
Madrid: 10K
Bellingham: 10K
Park City: 8K
Honolulu: 8K
Ottawa, ON: 8K
Albany, NY: 7K
San Luis Obispo: 7K
Little Rock: 7K
Eugene, OR: 7K
Indianapolis: 7K
West Palm Beach: 7K
Providence: 7K
Memphis: 6K
Asbury Park: 6K
Calgary, AB: 6K
Santa Fe: 6K
VIctoria, BC: 6K
Boise: 5K
Knoxville: 5K
Santa Rosa: 5K
Detroit: 5K
Sydney: 5K
Lexington: 5K
Seneca Falls, NY: 5K
Champaign: 5K
Bend, OR: 4K
Portsmouth, NH: 4K
Sioux Falls: 4K
Topeka: 3K
Charleston: 3K
Buffalo: 3K
Fargo: 3K
Winnipeg: 3K
Erie, PA: 3K
Wichita: 3K
Columbus: 3K
Dayton: 3K
Albuquerque: 3K
Fresno: 2K
Achorage: 2K
Pensacola: 2K
Manchester: 2K
Astoria: 2K
Rochester: 2K
Fairbanks: 2K
Colorado Springs: 2K
Montreal: 2K
Edmonton: 2K
Syracuse: 2K
Casper: 1K
Kalamazoo: 1K
Wilmington, NC: 1K
Frederick, MD: 1K
Wooster, OH: 1K
Savannah: 1K
Stockholm: 1K
-----------------------------
TOTAL: 3.9M

 

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Wow. Would be interesting to find out about smaller ones too. I know the town I was born in had 1. 

The thing that makes me sad is that there are people out there who didn't vote and hate activism. They are what is wrong with this country. 

[Kristie-K2]

Don't Forget...Park City Utah......8,000 people......Chelsea Handler  was our leader

[madbrian]

Worth noting: there have been no reports of arrests or  violence at any of these events around the world. That is astonishing. Brava!

[PalJoey]

 

Imagine if women ran the world...

 

[madbrian]

PalJoey said: " Imagine if women ran the world..."

I've been married to my wife for 31 years, and we have 3 twentysomething daughters. I don't need to imagine it, I've been living it. 

[ACL2006]

New estimates worldwide are saying the totals are at ~5 million with still some international cites yet to report.

[PalJoey]

[theaterdrew]

I live in Podunk, South Trumptucky, and our local march attracted between 800 and 1000 people.  Several other smaller communities had similar sized groups.  You don't see that kind of response in areas like this.  

I don't expect "they" understand what has happened.  "They" will snicker, talk about how "emotional" women can be.  "They" cynically believe women and progressives are unable to follow up and follow through.  "They" think it can be dismissed as more out of touch, big city elitism.  "We" will prove them wrong.  It is not only this administration that is unprecedented.  

[NYadgal]

Keep the momentum going!

https://www.womensmarch.com/100/

 

[Liza's Headband]

madbrian said: "Worth noting: there have been no reports of arrests or  violence at any of these events around the world. That is astonishing. Brava!"

 

I am all for the protests and marches - Would have attended NYC one if I could! But this is false, misleading and a downright lie (assuming you know better). There were a total of 217 arrests made yesterday in connection with all nationwide events. Don't get me wrong... that's incredible! But let's be honest and make sure we're fighting ignorance with truth and facts.  xo

[wonderfulwizard11]

Have a source for that? I'd seen that number in relation to protests in DC on the 20th (which seemed to be mostly anarchists looking to cause problems) but after a cursory Google search I only found an article marking three arrests in Denver and none in DC.

I do think there's a critique to be made about the police presence at these marches vs protests staged by Black Lives Matter or other activist groups, but at the very least conservatives can't pull out one of their favorite protest tropes, which is that of the "lawless paid protester thug".

[sabrelady]

YES! You have two years to endure but get yourselves moving and lot can happen.

Joe Hill said Don't wast time mourning- ORGANIZE!

[PalJoey]

 

There were a total of 217 arrests made yesterday in connection with all nationwide events. 

Headband--you are still the same F*CKing LIAR and FAKE NEWS SPREADER you were before the election.

The 217 number does NOT refer to any arrests made during the Women's March, which occurred on Saturday. It refers to the number of people arrested in Washington on INAUGURATION DAY (Friday), protesting the inauguration, not women who gathered on SATURDAY but anarchists on FRIDAY.

Stop using BroadwayWorld as a place to leave your fake-news turds. Or, at the very least, post links with your bullShit, like a normal person.

Your post was clearly designed to insult the millions of women who gathered in peace on SATURDAY by linking them ERRONEOUSLY with professional anarchist agitators.



ABC NEWS: At Least 217 Arrested, Limo Torched Amid Trump Inauguration Day Protests in Washington