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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI am so proud of my hometown AUSTIN, TX!
I was out there enjoying every bit of my day! It was amazing and empowering! 50 K! Thank YOU Austin!!!
AUSTIN, Texas -- Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Austin Saturday as part of the Women's March movement taking place around the country.
MORE | Blog: Thousands March at State Capitol for Women's Rights
Carrying signs, waving flags and chanting, the women warned leaders -- both nationwide and in this conservative state -- against pursuing laws that govern their bodies.
http://www.twcnews.com/tx/austin/news/2017/01/21/women-s-march-austin--estimated-50-000-protesters-march-on-texas-capitol.html
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(297,503 posts)Wounded Bear
(58,685 posts)TexasBushwhacker
(20,209 posts)even though we had crazy thunderstorms last night and more were predicted this morning. There were even 600 in Amarillo. Amarillo!
Texasgal
(17,047 posts)That's amazing!
Amarillo of all places!
catrose
(5,071 posts)Amazing!
stonecutter357
(12,697 posts)yallerdawg
(16,104 posts)Corrupt Trump may just swing Texas for us!
ExxonMobil's Russian oil holdings aren't going to help. Idiots.
Texasgal
(17,047 posts)you never know!
Even the repukes hate his ass down here!
If anything, I can appreciate Trump for handing us Democrats for a very long time after this crazy election!
catrose
(5,071 posts)That's close for Texas.
aidbo
(2,328 posts)Here's something I saw on twitter
https://mobile.twitter.com/thisisbray/status/822890502076895232
Links to short video showing the massive crowd in front of the capitol building.
Leghorn21
(13,526 posts)catrose
(5,071 posts)I was wearing a pink hat. : )
bonzotex
(865 posts)I thought the anti-war marches here in Austin were big. This was so much bigger, and happier. The vibe was positive and defiant. The signs were fantastic. I have more hope now.
Laughter, cheers, smiles, zero arrests.
Wow