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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Women's rights organization wants all American flags nationwide flown upside down
A nationwide women's rights organization is advocating for Americans across the country to fly their flags upside down. In a press release branded as an 'SOS,' the Women's March Foundation referred to the flying of flags upside down as a 'historic signal of distress [and] as a visible act of resistance to the escalating authoritarian threat.' 'The upside-down American flag is the warning signal to the world that American democracy is in distress. It is not unpatriotic to resist; it is unpatriotic to stay silent,' said Emiliana Guereca, President of the Women's March Foundation. Trump endorses arrest of Gavin Newsom The organization's upside-down flag campaign extends to Flag Day, which is this Saturday. 'The Women's March Foundation is calling on all Americans – whether they're marching, protesting, or sitting this one out – to join [us] in a powerful visual act of resistance,' the group said. L.A. protester, 40, wanted by FBI for assault on federal officer identified According to Middle Tennessee State University's Free Speech Center, the practice of flying flags upside down was originally used by ships in distress before it was considered a sign of protest. Flying a flag upside down for that reason has been practiced for at least 50 years, the Free Speech Center said. Some demonstrators in the ongoing Los Angeles protests have been seen with upside-down American flags. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Thousands attend women's march in downtown Los Angeles
Thousands of people marched in downtown Los Angeles Saturday to commemorate International Women's Day and advocate for the restoration and expansion of women's rights in the United States and worldwide. "For us, the main focus is making that sure that women understand that we are not equal yet," said Emiliana Guereca, founder of Women's March Foundation, which organized the Los Angeles event. "We have lost rights instead of gaining rights." Guereca said that marchers protested Trump administration actions and proposals to cut healthcare spending, restrict voting access and roll back diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. The march was created in 2017 following Trump's first inauguration. That year, organizers estimated 750,000 people attended what appeared to be the largest such event in Los Angeles since an immigration march in 2006. On Saturday, Guereca estimated 15,000 people participated, many of whom were young, first-time attendees. "Our fight is for those generations," she said. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Thousands attend women's march in downtown Los Angeles
Thousands of people marched in downtown Los Angeles Saturday to commemorate International Women's Day and advocate for the restoration and expansion of women's rights in the United States and worldwide. "For us, the main focus is making that sure that women understand that we are not equal yet," said Emiliana Guereca, founder of Women's March Foundation, which organized the Los Angeles event. "We have lost rights instead of gaining rights." Guereca said that marchers protested Trump administration actions and proposals to cut healthcare spending, restrict voting access and roll back diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. The march was created in 2017 following Trump's first inauguration. That year, organizers estimated 750,000 people attended what appeared to be the largest such event in Los Angeles since an immigration march in 2006. On Saturday, Guereca estimated 15,000 people participated, many of whom were young, first-time attendees. "Our fight is for those generations," she said. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
09-03-2025
- Politics
- Los Angeles Times
Thousands attend women's march in downtown Los Angeles
Thousands of people marched in downtown Los Angeles Saturday to commemorate International Women's Day and advocate for the restoration and expansion of women's rights in the United States and worldwide. 'For us, the main focus is making that sure that women understand that we are not equal yet,' said Emiliana Guereca, founder of Women's March Foundation, which organized the Los Angeles event. 'We have lost rights instead of gaining rights.' Guereca said that marchers protested Trump administration actions and proposals to cut healthcare spending, restrict voting access and roll back diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. The march was created in 2017 following Trump's first inauguration. That year, organizers estimated 750,000 people attended what appeared to be the largest such event in Los Angeles since an immigration march in 2006. On Saturday, Guereca estimated 15,000 people participated, many of whom were young, first-time attendees. 'Our fight is for those generations,' she said.
