Originally designated in 1980, March is Women’s History Month in the United States. This year, Hoosier women gathered at the state house on March 8 to march for their rights.
The women’s march on March 8 was organized by the 50501 Movement on Facebook, which is a nationwide movement to protest against authoritarianism and threats to the U.S. government according to its Facebook page. The Indiana group of the 50501 Movement has put together several events throughout the state similar to the march, protesting the government, for LGBTQ+ people and for Gaza.
During the march there were several speakers who emphasized the importance of gender equality and overall fairness in the U.S. While the march wrapped around the state house, several people were chanting “Hey hey, ho ho, Trump and Musk have got to go.” Signs held during the march also emphasized resistance toward the Trump administration and Indiana Governor Mike Braun.
Many people spoke about their experiences as women or other marginalized groups and how it is important to have strength. One speaker referred to the resistance to the Trump administration as a moment of solidarity, harking back to the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s.
The next 50501 event at the State House will be on April 5 from noon-4 p.m., where they will be protesting corruption in the government and “reclaiming our democracy.” More information is on their Facebook page.
