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Women’s March awakens PGH feminism, calls for unity
01/25/2018 By Ollie Gratzinger | Features Editor On an unseasonably warm Sunday morning, the streets of downtown Pittsburgh began to fill with a united and diverse crowd. The City that Always Sleeps had seemingly woken up. The 2018 Pittsburgh Women’s March began at 11 a.m. on Jan. 21 on the steps of the City County Building. Looking out upon a sea of pink hats and … Continue reading Women’s March awakens PGH feminism, calls for unity
Women’s March on Washington: Saturdays are for the boys polls
By Shivani Gosai | Opinions Editor 1/24/18 Last year, I was not able to attend the first Women’s March — the groundbreaking event that sparked an international movement — so I made it a point to attend this year. When I arrived in D.C. the morning of the March, the sun was shining high and the air was warm with positivity. The streets were brimming … Continue reading Women’s March on Washington: Saturdays are for the boys polls
Anniversary of Women’s March celebrated with continued action
By Shivani Gosai | Opinions Editor 1/18/18 On Jan. 21, 2017, almost 4,600,000 people in the United States and up to 5 million worldwide participated in a fight for women’s rights and equality for all. The Women’s March was an international movement after the inauguration of President Donald Trump designed to send a strong message of opposition to the new administration. The march was a … Continue reading Anniversary of Women’s March celebrated with continued action
Women’s march not failure for smaller turnout
By Shivani Gosai | Assistant Opinions Editor All around the globe, women have been protesting the recent inauguration of President Donald J. Trump. Once again, citizens gathered in New York City on March 8 for “A Day Without a Woman” to protest against his administration and gender discrimination. The rally called for women to take the day off from work, wear red and avoid spending … Continue reading Women’s march not failure for smaller turnout
Pittsburgh Sister March walks in concert with national gatherings
By Madison Pastrick | Staff Writer Adding to the footsteps of those who marched on Washington, thousands gathered downtown on Saturday at Pittsburgh’s Sister March to advocate for the same principles as that larger march of racial, economic, climate and reproductive justice, religious freedom and human rights. This past weekend, 673 organized marches took place worldwide, spanning more than 70 countries and including millions … Continue reading Pittsburgh Sister March walks in concert with national gatherings
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