Dear Commons Community,

Millions of women, children and male supporters turned out yesterday for the second Women’s March, a nationwide series of protests against U.S. President Donald Trump marking the end of his tumultuous first year in office.

The coordinated rallies in Washington, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and about 250 other cities featured speakers who blasted Trump for policies that many said hurt women and who urged voters to turn out for congressional elections in November. Rallies were also staged in a number of cities overseas.

It is too early to estimate the total number of  people who turned out for the rallies but last year about 5 million people participated, making it one of the largest protests in American history.  

The photos tell the story.

Tony