Thousands rally for women's rights in Topeka march
Thousands gathered outside the Kansas Capitol for the Women's March on Topeka expressing unease with President Trump. The event drew more than 3,000 people with signs pledging safety, equality, and resistance to prejudice. Speakers included Susan Christensen and Stephanie Meehan. the crowd, about a quarter men, marched chanting anti Trump slogans and solidarity.
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Stephanie Meehan
University of Kansas
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Topeka High School
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Marchers from Ottawa join D C Women’s March to push for action
Polly and Erin McCall along with Carla Griffith traveled from Ottawa to Washington to participate in the Women’s March. They joined thousands in D C and later in Wichita buses, citing concern over Medicare Social Security and the Affordable Care Act while urging civic action and rights protection.
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