Why local organizers support the Women’s March despite controversy

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The 2017 Women’s March completely changed Angie Beem’s life.

“The Women’s March got me out of the house, got me involved, made me educate myself, got me politically educated, and gave me something meaningful to do,” says Beem, who is the board president for Women’s March Washington State

Last month, however, Beem announced the board’s decision to dissolve, pointing to the national Women’s March refusal to “acknowledge and apologize for their anti-Semitic stance.” 

Allegations of anti-semitic remarks made by leaders of the national organization behind the Women’s March in D.C., as reported by Tablet Magazine in December, have sent shockwaves across the country, leaving those who found a political voice by rallying in the streets and sharing empowering hashtags, doubting the movement’s future.  Read more…

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Women running for political office dominate ‘Time’ magazine cover

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It’s not just a few pink pussyhats, a handful of marchers, #MeToo posts, or women launching political campaigns — a huge surge of women is getting involved in politics. A movement is here.

After the one-year anniversary of the inaugural Women’s March on Washington, Time magazine’s cover this week features 48 of the record-breaking number of women running for political office in the aftermath of the 2016 presidential election, whether for governor, Congress, state legislature, or school board.

One year ago, millions of women marched in pink hats. Today, there are more women running for office than ever before. Call it a revolution, call it payback, or call it the Pink Wave https://t.co/78YlUtfD87 pic.twitter.com/sW0P7sS9OE

— Charlotte Alter (@CharlotteAlter) January 18, 2018 Read more…

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All the best signs from round 2 of the Women’s March

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One year after millions of demonstrators took to the streets in Women’s Marches around the world, it’s time for round two.

And yes, everyone brought their finest signs — from the witty to the inspiring to the righteously mad.

Here are a few of the best.

Real-life Wonder Woman Aly Raisman was on the minds and signs of many who came out for the second annual #WomensMarch2018 on Saturdaypic.twitter.com/AEaw5qDuq6

— Chris Spargo (@chrisonchris) January 20, 2018

It’s a beautiful day to march for our rights.
#WomensMarch2018 #WomensMarchDC pic.twitter.com/2RQortLwl5

— Luisa Haynes (@wokeluisa) January 20, 2018 Read more…

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All the best signs from round 2 of the Women’s March

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One year after millions of demonstrators took to the streets in Women’s Marches around the world, it’s time for round two.

And yes, everyone brought their finest signs — from the witty to the inspiring to the righteously mad.

Here are a few of the best.

Real-life Wonder Woman Aly Raisman was on the minds and signs of many who came out for the second annual #WomensMarch2018 on Saturdaypic.twitter.com/AEaw5qDuq6

— Chris Spargo (@chrisonchris) January 20, 2018

It’s a beautiful day to march for our rights.
#WomensMarch2018 #WomensMarchDC pic.twitter.com/2RQortLwl5

— Luisa Haynes (@wokeluisa) January 20, 2018 Read more…

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Politician who made fun of Women’s March defeated by fed-up woman he insulted

Tuesday night was a historic night if you’re the type of person who likes to watch politicians eat sh*t.
One such dirt-eater was John Carman, a soon-to-be-former Republican member on the Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders. In January, Carman…

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