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proud2BlibKansan

(96,793 posts)
Sat Apr 28, 2012, 03:10 PM Apr 2012

Women's March in Kansas -- pictures

What a gorgeous spring day in Kansas! Hundreds of women and men turned out in Topeka to march against the war on women. What a grand event!











Miami County Commission just refused federal funding for health care. Miami Countians were proudly represented today. One woman announced her candidacy for county commission.



It wouldn't be a protest in Kansas without the Phelps. There were there today - only 2 or 3 of them - and they were singing their little silly songs. I'll spare you the pictures and them the attention. But what was different today was a group of bikers who stood between the Phelps and the rally, keeping them from disrupting the speakers. You can just barely see the bikers in the background of this picture, holding American flags as they stand along the sidewalk.



Just loved her bravery to carry this sign all over Topeka.

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Women's March in Kansas -- pictures (Original Post) proud2BlibKansan Apr 2012 OP
. Liberal_in_LA Apr 2012 #1
Media coverage: proud2BlibKansan Apr 2012 #2
k&r Starry Messenger Apr 2012 #3
K&R one_voice Apr 2012 #4
K&R! kittykitty Apr 2012 #5
Thanks KS Lib Dont call me Shirley Apr 2012 #6
Outstanding! CrispyQ Apr 2012 #7
That last picture rocks! SunSeeker Apr 2012 #8
Agreed. Kath1 Apr 2012 #12
Big thanks to these Women & Men! Katie Apr 2012 #9
Love, love, love the sign in the bottom photo! Vinca Apr 2012 #10
I love it. too! Kath1 Apr 2012 #11
LOL - I'm 63 and considering slapping one of those on the car! Vinca Apr 2012 #16
Good for you! Kath1 Apr 2012 #19
We need more of this kind of activism! Kath1 Apr 2012 #13
k and r--thank you for posting this. niyad Apr 2012 #14
Just posted the MO March pics proud2BlibKansan Apr 2012 #15
!!!!! bigtree Apr 2012 #17
Kickety! countryjake Apr 2012 #18

proud2BlibKansan

(96,793 posts)
2. Media coverage:
Sat Apr 28, 2012, 04:16 PM
Apr 2012

TOPEKA | More than 200 advocates for abortion rights and other causes have rallied at the Kansas Statehouse for what they describe as a women's rights protest.

The “We are Women” event Saturday was one of multiple rallies around the country.

The Kansas rally came as state legislators are considering a bill giving greater legal protection to health care providers who refuse to participate in abortions or dispense abortion-inducing drugs. Critics believe the legislation would limit access to birth control.

Kansas rally organizers said they have a wide range of concerns, including a new state law requiring voters to show photo identification at the polls.

Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/04/28/3581466/womens-rally-at-kansas-capitol.html#storylink=cpy

SunSeeker

(51,579 posts)
8. That last picture rocks!
Sat Apr 28, 2012, 05:16 PM
Apr 2012

It takes a lot of guts to stand with a "IT'S MY PUSSY" sign in Topeka. But it SO needs to be said.

Kath1

(4,309 posts)
12. Agreed.
Sat Apr 28, 2012, 06:11 PM
Apr 2012

From "sea to shining sea" it needs to be said. Great to see a young woman involved in the fight for our rights!

Kath1

(4,309 posts)
11. I love it. too!
Sat Apr 28, 2012, 06:06 PM
Apr 2012

At age 53, I would never display a sign like that, but I know 24 year-old daughter sure would! I am so proud that she would. Great to see so many young women getting involved!

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