International Women’s Day was launched in the early 1900s to demand fair treatment and equality for women, and this March 8, it’s a day of protest and strike for many women across the country.
The Women’s March, an international event that drew massive crowds in the U.S. was held the day after the Presidential Inauguration. Seattle saw a crowd of more than 120,000 people, one of the biggest protests the city has ever seen. The march spurred on several subsequent protest efforts, including the Women’s Strike scheduled for Wednesday.
"Let's rise" – Shianne Norman, we're so honored for you to join us on a #DayWithoutAWoman. pic.twitter.com/U00WMbJ8AU
— Women's March (@womensmarch) March 8, 2017
State lawmakers and residents celebrated the day by wearing the symbolic color red, going on strike or protesting for fair treatment in the workplace.
Many senators wear red blazers and accessories on the floor for #internationalwomensday pic.twitter.com/jhTt6i2UWh
— CBH Politics (@CBHPolitics) March 8, 2017
https://twitter.com/lauriejinkins2/status/839517413989212160
HDC women wearing red to recognize #internationalwomensday . HDC caucus is the only one in Olympia with a majority of women members. #waleg pic.twitter.com/ZcKNI89swJ
— WA House Democrats (@WAHouseDems) March 8, 2017
Happy Int'l Women’s Day! Celebrating women and their continuing contribution to history. #waleg https://t.co/HOFdom4f24 pic.twitter.com/tqsF5cuYz5
— Majority CoalitionWA (@WashingtonMCC) March 8, 2017
Happy #InternationalWomensDay! From @PattyMurray & @SenatorCantwell to @GovGregoire, WA’s blazed a trail w/ strong female leaders. #waleg pic.twitter.com/LtLZFI1WnT
— (Archive) Office of Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib (@waltgov) March 8, 2017
It's time for men to own the responsibility of change: Many societal ills stem from how men treat women. #InternationalWomensDay #waleg
— Reuven Carlyle (@Reuvencarlyle) March 8, 2015
Though the day is often framed in the context of being a Democrat-leaning day, it’s something that GOP leaders also recognize. Vice President Mike Pence acknowledged the day in a Tweet.
Today, we recognize and honor the fearless women who fight for human rights, democracy, and freedom around the world. #IWD2017
— Vice President Mike Pence Archived (@VP45) March 8, 2017
Tweets about the day also showed up in President Donald Trump’s feed.
I have tremendous respect for women and the many roles they serve that are vital to the fabric of our society and our economy.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 8, 2017
On International Women's Day, join me in honoring the critical role of women here in America & around the world.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 8, 2017
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