A powerful gathering unfolded on the Statehouse lawn on Saturday as advocates and community members united for the National Women’s Rally. As cheers echoed across the lawn, the atmosphere was charged with passion and purpose.Ceremony coordinator Melinda Moulton, who has been advocating for women’s rights since she was 17, reflected on her commitment while speaking about her granddaughter. “My granddaughter asks, ‘How do you keep doing it?’ And I look at her and say, ‘I’m doing it for you,’” Moulton said.The rally featured many passionate speakers, including Vermont Senator Peter Welch, who highlighted the vital importance of women’s rights. “Women have the right and need to have their power to make decisions about their own bodies,” Welch said. The message resonated among supporters, many of whom carried signs articulating their beliefs. “It’s what our mothers fought for and what their mothers stood for,” said a participant at Vermont’s Women’s Rally.Among the prominent speakers was Senator Bernie Sanders, who rallied support for Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of Tuesday’s general election. “This is the most consequential presidential election in our lifetime,” Sanders said.Moulton emphasized the responsibility she and many others of her generation share. “We’re doing this for the younger generation. This is your world; this is your future. We want to ensure that before we leave it, we leave you with a clean planet and a society that loves everyone,” Moulton said.
A powerful gathering unfolded on the Statehouse lawn on Saturday as advocates and community members united for the National Women’s Rally.
As cheers echoed across the lawn, the atmosphere was charged with passion and purpose.
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Ceremony coordinator Melinda Moulton, who has been advocating for women’s rights since she was 17, reflected on her commitment while speaking about her granddaughter.
“My granddaughter asks, ‘How do you keep doing it?’ And I look at her and say, ‘I’m doing it for you,’” Moulton said.
The rally featured many passionate speakers, including Vermont Senator Peter Welch, who highlighted the vital importance of women’s rights.
“Women have the right and need to have their power to make decisions about their own bodies,” Welch said.
The message resonated among supporters, many of whom carried signs articulating their beliefs.
“It’s what our mothers fought for and what their mothers stood for,” said a participant at Vermont’s Women’s Rally.
Among the prominent speakers was Senator Bernie Sanders, who rallied support for Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of Tuesday’s general election.
“This is the most consequential presidential election in our lifetime,” Sanders said.
Moulton emphasized the responsibility she and many others of her generation share.
“We’re doing this for the younger generation. This is your world; this is your future. We want to ensure that before we leave it, we leave you with a clean planet and a society that loves everyone,” Moulton said.
