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A women's march in Austin featured former Texas state Sen. Wendy Davis and individuals dressed like characters from the dystopian novel "The Handmaid's Tale."
Davis, who in 2013 garnered national attention for her nearly 13-hour filibuster over new Texas abortion restrictions, spoke at a rally Saturday at the state Capitol.
At a rally supporting abortion and reproductive rights, Davis praised efforts by "young college change makers" to seek legislation in Texas against sex trafficking and against sexual assaults on college campuses.
Events in Austin, which also featured a rally against President Donald Trump, included a march to the Capitol with a group of women who wore red capes and white bonnets like characters from the "The Handmaid's Tale."
One anti-Trump protester was arrested by police after causing a disturbance.
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sheshe2
(84,060 posts)Javaman
(62,534 posts)after she lost, people would pass her and say, "we still support you!"
it reminded me of way back when people would see Anne Richards on the trail and say hi to Anne.
TexasTowelie
(112,684 posts)I'm sure you're an enthusiastic supporter of Ann Richards, but I don't think that you would have sued to see her.
I volunteered for one of her campaigns and stood less than 10 feet away from her one time, but I never had the opportunity to personally greet her.
Javaman
(62,534 posts)Anne was the real deal. Amazing person.