About 2,500 March For Women’s Rights In Augusta

AUGUSTA — More than 2,000 people of all ages — most of them women, many wearing pointy pink hats — came to the State House on Saturday as part of a national demonstration for women’s rights and other progressive causes. The rally included a march around Capitol Park and speeches from lawmakers and activists, as well as a similar set of outfits and sharply worded signs that were seen one year ago, when women’s marches were held in Augusta and around the country a day after the inauguration of President Trump. One participant, Peggy Pickering, 67, a retired psychiatric nurse from Camden, said she also attended last year’s march in New York City. This year Pickering was protesting the Trump administration’s views on policies such as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, which has been at risk in Congress’ recent budget negotiations.

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