Hundreds Protest Trump Administration in Chicago on International Women’s Day

Protesters Make Their Voices Heard

Hundreds of people took to the streets in Chicago on International Women’s Day to protest issues with the Trump administration. The rally and march, held at Daley Plaza on Washington Street, focused on women’s issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and domestic violence.

A Call to Action

"This is not normal. This isn’t normal what we’re going through right now. We shouldn’t be going through this. We’re going backwards. We should be going forward," said demonstrator Deanna.

A Fight for Equality and Justice

From participants to speakers, many felt that some of the Trump administration’s policies are harmful to women. "Are we going to be silent? Be silent? No. The fight is here. Say the fight is here. The fight is now," said Comm’r. of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, Precious Brady-Davis.

A Legacy of Activism

Many women in attendance have been championing these causes for decades. "I marched in the 70s for women’s right to choose and for the Equal Rights Amendment, and I feel like we are just back where we started," said demonstrator Sharon Sprague.

A Diverse Crowd

The crowd had people of all walks of life, looking to make their voices heard. "They might get it. They might see how unpopular their policies are," said demonstrator Mary Cane. Some children were also in attendance, eager to experience a women’s march. "I think it’s really good that everyone’s here fighting for women’s rights," said one child.

A March and Rally

After the rally, demonstrators marched north on Dearborn Street and east on Wacker Drive to Trump Tower. They chanted outside of the building for over 30 minutes. Speakers and participants from all over the Midwest, including Chicago, were in attendance.

The Fight Continues

Demonstrators said the fight doesn’t stop here. "And it’s going to be up to each one of us to find where you’re going to be able to stand up to this, because this is going to be a long struggle. It’s a lot of people’s rights and we must just keep doing it every day," said demonstrator Mary.

Conclusion

The International Women’s Day protests in Chicago were a testament to the power of collective action and the importance of standing up for what is right. As the fight for equality and justice continues, it is crucial that individuals from all walks of life continue to make their voices heard.

FAQs

• What was the purpose of the International Women’s Day protests in Chicago?
  The purpose of the protests was to raise awareness about women’s issues and to express disagreement with the Trump administration’s policies.
• What were some of the issues highlighted during the protests?
  The protests focused on women’s issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and domestic violence.
• How many people attended the protests?
  Hundreds of people attended the protests, including women and children from all walks of life.