The fifth Women’s March came earlier than expected. Usually held in January, the nationwide demonstration was held last Saturday in opposition of President Donald Trump’s attempt to fill Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat with an election underway.
Fernando Alba / Cardinal Points Joshua Kretser, Katie Kalluche, Meghan Lannon and Erin McGil march down Peru Street last Saturday in Plattsburgh’s Women’s March.
Plattsburgh’s march, which joined more than 300 demonstrations across the U.S., started at the US Oval with speakers like Kimberly Davis, a State Senate candidate, before marching to downtown Plattsburgh and back.
Fernando Alba / Cardinal Points Co-organizer of Plattsburgh’s march, Madeline McGrath, raises her fist in response to chants supporting women’s rights at the US Oval last Saturday.Fernando Alba / Cardinal Points Marchers head down Margaret Street last Saturday on their way back to the US Oval. Wearing maks and staying socially distant when possible were requirements for Saturday’s March.
Chants of “Women’s rights are human rights,” “Don’t fill the seat,” “Vote him out” and “We dissent” filled the streets of downtown Plattsburgh as about 200 marchers made their way down Margaret Street.
Fernando Alba / Cardinal Points A marcher holds a Pride flag as they march down Peru Street with other demonstrators.Fernando Alba / Cardinal Points Drivers passing by marchers on Peru Street honk their horns in support.
