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Published April 28, 2012, 12:00 AM

PHOTO GALLERY: Women and Men protest on April 28

A protest over changing laws regarding Women's rights



  • The elements didn’t keep about 100 demonstrators from attending a rally Saturday morning to draw attention to women’s issues and rights they believe are being threatened. Photos by Meg Heaton
  • Three generations of women attended the rally on Saturday morning. From left are Jane Hansen of New Richmond with granddaughter Greta Westmoreland and daughter Maggie Westmoreland. Photo by Meg Heaton
  • The message “Stop the War on Women” was carried onto the I-94 overpass at Carmichael Road for motorists to see on Saturday morning.
  • This is what democracy looks like.
  • The protestors carried signs that covered a number of issues including reproductive rights, healthcare and employment.
  • There were men among the demonstrators at Saturday’s rally including Mike Hachey, left, and Raymond Seliski.