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Protestors advocate using homemade signs.

Minnesota Women’s March results in low 2019 turnout

Julia Baron, The Rubicon Editor February 14, 2019
The 2019 Women's March in Minnesota resulted in a lower turnout as the previous year, possibly due to scandals with the movements leaders.
Students can be united against gun violence, but united shouldnt mean that only one type of legislation or policy change is being advocated for. 21st-century activism can only be successful if it recognizes the white supremacy and privilege that current marches and walkouts are filled with.

Activists must demand change for all lives, not just white ones

Ellie Findell, Production Manager April 19, 2018
The success of the March for our Lives thrives on the skin of its organizers and students of color need to be represented in the fight against gun violence.
Womens Marches took place globally on Jan. 21. Although they are a step towards change, much more work must be done.

The Women’s March is not enough: students must do more work to make a change

Breandan Gibbons, RubicOnline Editor February 3, 2017
While the Women's March is a step in the right direction, one march is not enough. Students must continue to work towards change.
Members of HerSpace, a female identifying affinity group at SPA, marched in Saint Paul on Jan. 21. Senior Meley Akpa, who attended the march with friends, described the emotions of the event as being high, as “everyone in the crowd seemed to be really excited to be there.”

Twin Cities sister march offers solidarity with Washington

Mari Knudson, Staff Writer January 26, 2017
St. Paul Academy students joined the estimated crowd of 100,000 people gathered in support of women's rights.
And estimated 500,000 people, many wearing pink hats with cat ears, march the streets of Washing D.C. as part of the Womens March on Washington.

Women’s March inspires students, teachers to join the Washington protest

Isa Saaveda-Weis, RubicOnline Editor January 26, 2017
Senior Ella Matticks marched with her mom; US science teacher Beth Seibel-Hunt marched with her family.
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