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The Women's March was a global demonstration held on January 21, 2017, the day after Donald Trump was inaugurated as president of the United States. The protest was driven by concerns over Trump's rhetoric and policies, which were widely viewed as misogynistic and a threat to women's rights. At the time, it was the largest single-day protest in U.S. history, later surpassed by the George Floyd protests in 2020. The annual marches focus on advocating for policies related to human rights, including gender equality, immigration and healthcare reform, disability justice, reproductive rights, environmental protection, LGBTQ rights, racial justice, religious freedom, and workers' rights. Organizers stated their aim was to deliver a strong message to the new administration and the world that women's rights are human rights.
The 2017 Travel Ban restricted U.S. entry for citizens from several predominantly Muslim nations, sparking widespread protests across America. One of the largest demonstrations, organized by The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), took place in Boston's Copley Square on January 29, 2017, where thousands gathered to oppose the policy. The protest brought together a diverse coalition of organizations (including the ACLU) and activists and featured speeches from prominent Massachusetts politicians, including Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, Representative Joe Kennedy, and Boston Mayor Martin Walsh. These leaders voiced strong support for immigrants and refugees. Demonstrators also advocated for broader social justice causes, including reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and racial justice, highlighting how various civil rights movements united in response to the administration's policies.
