Thousands rally for rights at Connecticut Women’s March
The spirited rally of mostly women marked the third year of a movement born in an almost spontaneous reaction to the election of President
There was a sea of signs promoting a varied and progressive feminist agenda. One sign carrier offered to donate organs for aging, infirm and liberal
"We came here to be part of a growing movement and to be among people who support women's issues," said
Her friend,
"I'm here to protect what rights we have," said
The march stepped off at the Corning Fountain in
Speakers included
There was no discussion of the allegations of anti-Semitism that divided the national Women's March group after one of its leaders refused to vigorously disavow remarks offensive to Jews by
But Fliegel, in her remarks, described early support for women's right by Jewish women and called for an end to anti-Semitic hatred. And earlier in the week, Women's March Connecticut, in a statement, "unequivocally [denounced] all forms of bigotry from any source" and specifically criticized
"We absolutely condemn the words of Minister
March organizers said Gov.
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