Approximately five million demonstrators united across seven continents during last year's Women's March, rallying behind a mission focused on eliminating violence and defending reproductive rights, LGBTQ rights, workers' rights, disability rights, immigrant rights, and environmental justice. This year, demonstrations are scheduled in Washington D.C., New York City, Chicago, and numerous other cities. Yet the main event, Power to the Polls, is set for Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, January 21st.
Nevada earned the spotlight as host for several factors, most notably because the state witnessed the Las Vegas shooting, the worst mass shooting in modern American history. Additionally, Nevada has faced its own wave of sexual assault and harassment claims against state-level politicians. Congressman Ruben Kihuen became the latest target of such allegations in December 2017.
The Power to the Polls website describes the gathering as the second act in a broader campaign striving for a more secure, fair, and just society. Its central aim involves boosting voter registration in pivotal swing states and sparking political involvement nationwide, followed by a national voter registration roadshow. Organizers expect a sizeable convergence of grassroots advocates, musical performers, and elected officials.
You can RSVP and contribute to the Las Vegas Power to the Polls event HERE.
If Las Vegas is too far to travel, you can still join marches in Chicago, IL; New Orleans, LA; Nashville, TN; or one of the many other host cities on Saturday, January 20th.
Below is essential information about some of the biggest demonstrations happening this year:
NYC
New York City's branch of the National Organization for Women is organizing this year's march in the city.
A rally will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The official march follows from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Click HERE to view the route map.
RSVP HERE.
Additional details are available on the NOW website or the event's Facebook page!
Keep an eye out for updates if you want to march alongside BUST.
LA
Last year, around 750,000 Angelenos turned out for the Los Angeles Women's March. This year's event is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. in downtown Los Angeles.
Full details on what to bring, where to head, and how to get there are available by clicking HERE or visiting their Facebook page.
D.C.
March Forward Virginia is sponsoring the Women's March on Washington. Massive crowds are expected to gather at the reflecting pool facing the Lincoln Memorial.
A rally kicks off at 11:00 a.m.
The march itself begins at 1:00 p.m.
Further information is posted on their Facebook page and website.
If your hometown didn't make the list, don't stress! Demonstrations are taking place on all seven continents, and you can locate the nearest one by clicking HERE.
Photo via Facebook/@Women’smarch2018USA
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Gianna Folz is a BUST intern, writer, reluctant runner, and occasional tweeter when something makes her angry. Follow and connect @gianna_folz
