The 2019 Women’s March began Saturday marking its third annual protest of the Trump presidency.
Jan. 19 (UPI) — The 2019 Women’s March began Saturday, marking its third annual protest of the Trump presidency.
Thousands of protesters in cities throughout the country are expected to rally in the third year of protests since the inauguration of President Donald Trump. The marches, centered in Washington, D. C., have focused on the civil rights of women, minorities and immigrants, among other issues — particularly in response to Trump, who has been recorded speaking crudely about women and faced accusations of sexual harassment and misconduct.
Some key issues on the agenda for the Women’s March ahead of the 2020 elections include violence against women, LGBT rights, immigrant rights, civil rights and environmentalism, according to the organization’s website.
Participation early Saturday appeared smaller than in the past, potentially due to fallout from allegations of anti-Semitism made against organizers.
