Politics & Government
Women’s March In Montclair Sees Large Turnout, Including Governor
Rep. Mikie Sherrill, Gov. Phil Murphy and first lady Tammy Murphy were among the crowd at a march for reproductive rights in Montclair.
MONTCLAIR, NJ — A national day of action to support women’s reproductive rights and abortion access saw a huge turnout at a local march in Montclair last weekend.
The Montclair rally – which took place on Saturday – was spearheaded by a coalition of groups. It was one of many that happened across the nation in solidarity.
BlueWave NJ said more than 1,000 marchers came to Montclair, ready to defend “a woman's right to choose.”
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“We are incredibly proud of everyone who came out in support of this vitally important cause,” the group said. “However, the work has only just begun. We will not stop fighting until the Reproductive Freedom Act is law and abortion access is codified into law.”
According to womensmarch.com, here's why people were marching on Saturday:
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"When the Supreme Court rejected an emergency request to block Texas's abortion ban, they effectively took the next step towards overturning Roe v. Wade. Simply put: We are witnessing the most dire threat to abortion access in our lifetime. That's why we're marching in every single state and in our nation's capital, Washington D.C., on October 2 before the Supreme Court reconvenes. We need to send an unmistakable message about our fierce opposition to restricting abortion access and overturning Roe v. Wade before it's too late."
The Montclair rally saw appearances from elected officials including Gov. Phil Murphy and first lady Tammy Murphy, as well as U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, who represents the 11th district, including parts of the township.
.@TammyMurphyNJ and I are more committed than ever to protecting the right to choose. Proud to march in solidarity for reproductive freedom at this morning’s #WomensMarch in Montclair. pic.twitter.com/aaYc5gWx6c
— Phil Murphy (@PhilMurphyNJ) October 2, 2021
This morning it was great to join our Governor @PhilMurphyNJ at the Women’s March in Montclair to make it clear - New Jersey is ready to fight for women’s rights, constitutional rights and voting rights across the country. pic.twitter.com/Bsp31CYJH6
— Mikie Sherrill (@MikieSherrill) October 3, 2021
U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez also tweeted his support of the Montclair rally.
I couldn’t be there in person but I stand in solidarity with everyone who attended the Women’s March in Montclair today. Our fight for justice, equal pay, & access to reproductive care is far from over but when we march, & vote & make our voices heard we move our country forward. pic.twitter.com/ITt8nru4ka
— Senator Bob Menendez (@SenatorMenendez) October 2, 2021
After the Montclair rally, a wave of photos taken at the march – along with rousing statements of support – made their way onto social media.
HELLO MONTCLAIR! @PhilMurphyNJ @TammyMurphyNJ @MikieSherrill leading off the #WomensMarch in Montclair. Shoutout to Montclair Mayor Sean Spiller and all the other elected officials that came out for women’s rights. #abortionisawomansright pic.twitter.com/ZF9pQFLlIo
— Saily Avelenda, JD 🇨🇺+🇺🇸 #AbortionIsHealthcare (@Smavy45) October 2, 2021
Amazing turnout at the Montclair Women’s March this morning!! Beautiful words spoken by many of our legislators and other elected officials. pic.twitter.com/UqeJHtzDqG
— NJ Federation of Democratic Women (@NJFDWomen) October 2, 2021
#WomensMarch Montclair, NJ. Keep your #BansOffOurBodies pic.twitter.com/By7eYt00S7
— Robyn P. (@cpm212) October 2, 2021
Women’s March Montclair, NJ#WomensMarch2021 #women #WomensMarch pic.twitter.com/wPyjuh5V7s
— Liz “Vaxxed & Wearing A 😷” Dylan (@LizDylan123) October 2, 2021
Beautiful day for the #WomensMarch in Montclair! pic.twitter.com/Uf6dfgdpZj
— Reese Bobo (@reese_bobo) October 2, 2021
Proudly participated in the #WomensMarch2021 in Montclair NJ. pic.twitter.com/83TS9j9NEO
— &REA (@aprendy21) October 2, 2021
#BansOffMyBody Women's March in Montclair, NJ Oct 2, 2021 pic.twitter.com/Kjut8K5Tbo
— Cate Manochio (@jersey_cate) October 4, 2021
At the #WomensMarch in Montclair NJ pic.twitter.com/gBQbKlRDZi
— BergenEthicalCulture (@ethicalfocus) October 2, 2021
In Montclair NJ pic.twitter.com/qmidXUKhIT
— Regina Branca (@ReginaGBranca) October 2, 2021
CWA Local 1037 members in Montclair today getting out the vote for Gov. Phil Murphy and supporting the Women’s March!! #BansOffOurBodies🚫 pic.twitter.com/BnU8hrj6jw
— CWA Local 1037 (@cwa1037) October 2, 2021
.@1199SEIU proud to join @PhilMurphyNJ @TammyMurphyNJ @MikieSherrill @PPActionNJ @BlueWave_NJ @CWAUnion and so many others in Montclair NJ to defend women’s rights and demand passage of the Reproductive Freedom Act! #womensmarch pic.twitter.com/fZc5jSOaev
— 1199SEIU NJ (@1199SEIU_NJ) October 2, 2021
NCJW BCS members joined 100’s of women and men at the NJ Women’s March in Montclair and gave voice to women’s rights and reproductive justice. #rallyforabortionjustice #mybodymychoice #passtherfa pic.twitter.com/ieIrifv6kO
— National Council of Jewish Women BCS (@NCJWBCS) October 4, 2021
UUCM members participating in the Women's Rights March on Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Montclair #womensrights #uumontclair pic.twitter.com/HHN7Dzfpad
— Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair (@uumontclair) October 4, 2021
Some pictures from our students at the Montclair Women’s March yesterday #wewontgoback #WomensMarch2021 pic.twitter.com/4eRUsSUqZq
— WMHS Women’s Studies (@_womens_studies) October 3, 2021
Proud to join and speak out at the Montclair Women's March for #ReproductiveJustice with @PhilMurphyNJ @TammyMurphyNJ @MikieSherrill #SOMA #Essex #LGBTQ @NJDSC @NJLGBTDems 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ pic.twitter.com/0irG7mpvru
— Shannon Safeschools Cuttle (@CuttleShannon) October 2, 2021
We won’t go back. Do not let Republicans repeal Roe !! Women’s March 2021 at Montclair NJ @womensmarch - this morning. Trump Supreme Court picks have put us all in danger of The Handmaid’s Tale becoming a stark reality. FIGHT BACK with activism!! We outnumber them pic.twitter.com/gOtPo77N9Q
— Tony Wolf (@tonywolfness) October 2, 2021
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