MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - Vermont’s capital on Saturday played host to a rally that put a focus on young people to try to re-energize the movement that drew millions to Women’s March events last year.
The Montpelier rally, called the March For Our Future, highlighted younger speakers, leaders and performers. Organizers said the march was a “youth-centered event” focusing on “taking back” Jan. 20, the anniversary of President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Women’s March Vermont partnered with March For Our Future on the event, organizers said. The organizers said the featured speakers ranged in age from 8 to 22. There were scheduled performances from groups including Muslim Girls Making Change.
Vermont Democratic U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy voiced support for the event on social media. He tweeted that the event showed Vermont “has a bright generation of new leaders eager to stand up for themselves.”
The March For Our Future took place outside Montpelier City Hall and the Vermont Statehouse.
People participating in marches around the nation denounced Trump’s views on immigration, abortion, LGBT rights and women’s rights and carried signs like “Real news, fake president.” Trump, a Republican, tweeted that Saturday was a “perfect day” for women to march to celebrate the “economic success and wealth creation” that’s happened during his first year in office.
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