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177. Los Angeles 750,000!!! SoCal rocks! Peaceful, great vibe, so jammed we could hardly move
Sat Jan 21, 2017, 11:43 PM
Jan 2017

My area, Santa Barbara, sent 11 charter busses, and I saw more contingents from Ventura. I saw a group who came from Nevada. This is a BFD.

I had SB group signs to follow, and my friend and I made sure to stay in sight of them as we worked our way along the route, buffeted on all sides like molecules in Brownian Motion. Because of this I ran into at least half a dozen friends of mine, all old campaigners from the BushCheney years. We have work to do, and we are ready.

There were a lot of great signs, but my favorite was: "I Can't Believe I am Still Protesting This Shit."

It was a fantastic experience. Onward!

Have not heard of one that missed projections... Wounded Bear Jan 2017 #1
Exactly. King 5 said 3 miles of marchers in Seattle! suffragette Jan 2017 #2
Wow, I didn't know... Wounded Bear Jan 2017 #3
Seattle's been updated to 120,000 now. suffragette Jan 2017 #69
Over 50,000 people downtown Seattle! PearliePoo2 Jan 2017 #4
Miles and miles of women, men, and children. suffragette Jan 2017 #9
40,000 in Austin -- set record for protest march! Eleanors38 Jan 2017 #16
Thank you! Added to OP. great to set a record there! suffragette Jan 2017 #22
60,000 was the estimate in Atlanta. Dulcinea Jan 2017 #61
Thanks for this! I'll update in OP. suffragette Jan 2017 #65
Over 5,000 in Boise, Idaho sagetea Jan 2017 #5
Thanks sage. I added to OP. reporters in Seattle noted they met quite a few from Boise here. suffragette Jan 2017 #8
This gives me hope for the initiative to become a presence in every red state! nt LAS14 Jan 2017 #14
whoa uponit7771 Jan 2017 #101
Marched with my 8yo daughter today killbotfactory Jan 2017 #6
Thank you! I love the generations marching together. suffragette Jan 2017 #10
Thanks for this suffragette. littlemissmartypants Jan 2017 #7
You're welcome. We might not have been able to go, but I'm damned well going to still suffragette Jan 2017 #11
The drone footage from Atlanta is amazing. littlemissmartypants Jan 2017 #13
Do you know attendance members for Atlanta? Yes, it is encouraging to see this today! suffragette Jan 2017 #25
Estimated 15,000 by the time it reached the Capitol. littlemissmartypants Jan 2017 #30
Thank you! Added to OP. What a wonderful picture! suffragette Jan 2017 #33
60,000 according to WSB-TV. eom Dulcinea Jan 2017 #127
The one thing in common is so many more showed up everywhere than anticipated. suffragette Jan 2017 #134
Thank you to all who are participating !!! SamKnause Jan 2017 #12
Yes, heartily share that feeling! suffragette Jan 2017 #26
over 75,000 here in Madison jodymarie aimee Jan 2017 #15
Thanks jodymarie. I added to OP. it's tragic how Koch minions have taken over once proud suffragette Jan 2017 #18
Lansing, MI - between 8 and 9 k LAS14 Jan 2017 #17
Thank you! Added to OP. suffragette Jan 2017 #19
Portland and August Maine - around 15,000 to 20,000 LAS14 Jan 2017 #20
Is that the same number for each city? suffragette Jan 2017 #35
total for the two LAS14 Jan 2017 #52
Thanks! Added to OP. Sorry it took me so long. suffragette Jan 2017 #82
20,000 in deep red Florida martigras Jan 2017 #21
Thank you! Added to OP. This is heartening. Appreciate you doing this! suffragette Jan 2017 #44
"For those who missed it, the 45th president of the U.S. was sworn in yesterday" Naples Herald. Eleanors38 Jan 2017 #66
Olympia, WA - 10,000 LAS14 Jan 2017 #23
this is quite crazy. never seen anything like it. fishwax Jan 2017 #24
It is wonderful to see. suffragette Jan 2017 #38
Bravo to all who marched! smirkymonkey Jan 2017 #27
I empathize with you, smirky. I was so looking forward to going. suffragette Jan 2017 #39
Are you hurt too? If so I am sorry. smirkymonkey Jan 2017 #107
No, but I have a bad cold. Just hoping it won't last long or get worse. suffragette Jan 2017 #115
You too! smirkymonkey Jan 2017 #126
Anyone know about Wyoming? LAS14 Jan 2017 #28
There were marches in ND,too Qanisqineq Jan 2017 #31
I live in Colorado and the march well exceeded what they were expecting meadowlark5 Jan 2017 #29
Thank you! Added to OP. Wow, that is impressive! suffragette Jan 2017 #34
Pittsburgh 10 to 15 thousand estimated. littlemissmartypants Jan 2017 #32
Thanks! Added Pittsburgh. Already had Chicago up. Public spaces full of people. Love it! suffragette Jan 2017 #43
Here are estimates for ND Qanisqineq Jan 2017 #36
Thank you! Added to OP. Bet it was cold there, too. suffragette Jan 2017 #41
Boston littlemissmartypants Jan 2017 #37
Portland 20,000 littlemissmartypants Jan 2017 #40
I'm seeing much higher numbers, up to 100,000, being reported elsewhere. suffragette Jan 2017 #48
I don't doubt that. I think we're seeing some shoddy littlemissmartypants Jan 2017 #51
It would be a great thesis. suffragette Jan 2017 #54
Just saw an update on Seattle to 120,000. Even earlier estimates today were low. suffragette Jan 2017 #58
Any estimates from Cleveland??? llmart Jan 2017 #42
Estimated 5,000+ for Cleveland. littlemissmartypants Jan 2017 #46
I think it says 15,000... llmart Jan 2017 #94
Nashville....20 thousand strong! Way above expectation! Tanuki Jan 2017 #45
Thanks! Added to OP. looks like a beautiful day there! suffragette Jan 2017 #49
Los Angeles 750,000! unitedwethrive Jan 2017 #47
Thanks and WOW! Added to OP. love your username. suffragette Jan 2017 #50
How many is that in electoral college numbers? Beaverhausen Jan 2017 #154
St. Petersburg (FL, not Russia) 25,000 LAS14 Jan 2017 #53
Thanks! Added to OP. Sorry I missed the post earlier. suffragette Jan 2017 #189
Local Boston News updating news to 150K - most ever seen in generations if ever per Police NotThisTime Jan 2017 #55
Thanks! Updated in OP. Also updated Seattle to 120,000. Amazing day. suffragette Jan 2017 #60
20k in St Louis Missouri The Polack MSgt Jan 2017 #56
Thanks! I added to OP. suffragette Jan 2017 #187
This is awesome news! Tree-Hugger Jan 2017 #57
I love that you and they did this. I remember a long time ago at DU when a kind DUer suffragette Jan 2017 #63
More than 50,000 in Philadelphia BumRushDaShow Jan 2017 #59
Thanks! Added to OP. And good point about many going to DC from their city. suffragette Jan 2017 #68
Thanks for the tally!! BumRushDaShow Jan 2017 #80
Glad to do it. I just hope I haven't missed any posts. suffragette Jan 2017 #117
So proud of our American patriots today, blue neen Jan 2017 #62
Me, too. suffragette Jan 2017 #70
350-400 in Florence, Oregon CanonRay Jan 2017 #64
Thanks! That's a significant part of population there. Glad to add to OP! suffragette Jan 2017 #78
IT'S NOT OVER! janx Jan 2017 #67
Just tuned into this. Am seeing video from many of today's marches. It's beautiful. suffragette Jan 2017 #73
I am watching some live NBC stream that I'm getting through my Roku. janx Jan 2017 #75
I turned on NBC news on Roku. I saw a bit of that flash by. Were they showing more of it earlier? suffragette Jan 2017 #83
Loads of it! janx Jan 2017 #87
Not today.... llmart Jan 2017 #140
HERE! janx Jan 2017 #79
I know their feed had moved to other cities earlier like Seattle BumRushDaShow Jan 2017 #76
I think I can see the end of the march now--flashing lights behind it. janx Jan 2017 #81
Thank you!!! onetexan Jan 2017 #71
It's the number estimated by organizers. So many more attended than anticipated that they suffragette Jan 2017 #95
Victoria, BC BBG Jan 2017 #72
Victoria is so beautiful. Love it and love the ride through San Juan's from here to get there. suffragette Jan 2017 #93
What about the NYC count? riverbendviewgal Jan 2017 #74
I haven't seen it either. Would love to add it. suffragette Jan 2017 #91
Manhattan Borough spokesman says over 300,000 in NYC BumRushDaShow Jan 2017 #92
Now seeing over 400,000 on multiple reports! suffragette Jan 2017 #110
Has to be! Woot! They were protesting around Trump Tower. BumRushDaShow Jan 2017 #113
South Dakota reporting! Dakotacrat Jan 2017 #77
Thanks. Added to OP. It's great to see so many towns, from small to large, doing this today. suffragette Jan 2017 #100
New Orleans. One of my friends was marching there but notdarkyet Jan 2017 #84
Anchorage, Alaska tweet littlemissmartypants Jan 2017 #85
And it looks like over 3,000 marched, covered in snow. suffragette Jan 2017 #165
Add 50,000 in Austin. ananda Jan 2017 #86
Thanks! I updated the number for Austin. How was it there? suffragette Jan 2017 #96
Amazing!!! Texasgal Jan 2017 #160
Seattle estimated at 130,000 LisaM Jan 2017 #88
Thanks. I updated to 120,000 - 140,00 to allow for updates from you and ismnotwasm. suffragette Jan 2017 #103
I think 130K is the minimum. LisaM Jan 2017 #156
350 Woodstock, Va jcboon Jan 2017 #89
Thanks! Added to OP. suffragette Jan 2017 #106
Austin has been updated to 50k! herding cats Jan 2017 #90
Thanks. I updated after seeing Ananda's post. Not only exceeding expectations, many exceeded suffragette Jan 2017 #102
15,000 in Tucson, AZ n/t ArizonaGOBlue Jan 2017 #97
Thanks. Added to OP. Welcome to DU. Great username! suffragette Jan 2017 #105
17,000 to 20,000 in Raleigh, NC! ncgrits Jan 2017 #98
Thanks. Added to OP. rocking from the towns to the cities! suffragette Jan 2017 #121
Close to 140,000 in Seattle ismnotwasm Jan 2017 #99
Thanks. I updated to 120,000 - 140,000 to show the range. Wish I could have been there suffragette Jan 2017 #104
My husband uses a wheelchair for distances ismnotwasm Jan 2017 #109
Now that's teamwork! Thanks to you both for going. suffragette Jan 2017 #112
Where were these marches 3 fucking months ago? Glad to see it, but it was needed THEN! RBInMaine Jan 2017 #108
That's my question too. Given the comparisons between... LAS14 Jan 2017 #118
Remember - Hillary won the popular vote by almost 3,000,000 BumRushDaShow Jan 2017 #125
Phoenix-20,000. kairos12 Jan 2017 #111
Thanks! Added to OP. suffragette Jan 2017 #123
Des Moines, IA 25,000 efilon Jan 2017 #114
Thanks. Added to OP. suffragette Jan 2017 #129
Awesome! Lucinda Jan 2017 #116
Wish I could have gone, so needed to do at least this little part to acknowledge those who did. suffragette Jan 2017 #136
I know the feeling. Doing what I can on twitter tonight. Lucinda Jan 2017 #152
Spread the good word! suffragette Jan 2017 #162
Post Gazette is reporting Pittsburgh at 25,000 TimeChaser Jan 2017 #119
Thanks. I'll update. I've never seen official numbers exceed early estimates like this before. suffragette Jan 2017 #137
It was a beautiful day for a protest! TimeChaser Jan 2017 #153
Nicely done! The mayor here in Seattle also marched. Happy about that. suffragette Jan 2017 #172
Greensboro??? essaynnc Jan 2017 #120
Some California ones - Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose BumRushDaShow Jan 2017 #122
Thanks! Added to OP. suffragette Jan 2017 #142
Local media says "more than 6,000" in Ann Arbor Michigan (Now it is 11,000!!) Cal Carpenter Jan 2017 #124
Now estimated over 11,000. Barack_America Jan 2017 #131
Oh wow, that's amazing. Cal Carpenter Jan 2017 #139
This is fantastic. Thanks, added to OP . suffragette Jan 2017 #145
Thanks. Added to OP. suffragette Jan 2017 #144
New Mexico burrowowl Jan 2017 #128
Thanks! Added to OP. suffragette Jan 2017 #146
St. Paul update from SPPD snacker Jan 2017 #130
Thanks! Added to OP. suffragette Jan 2017 #148
I think I am going to cry. Today gave me so much hope. AgadorSparticus Jan 2017 #132
Thank you for going! The number of people showing up clearly exceeded expectations suffragette Jan 2017 #149
BLOTUS Trump has awaken a sleeping Giant! nt Stellar Jan 2017 #133
Yup. suffragette Jan 2017 #150
Madison, WI snacker Jan 2017 #135
Colorado Springs: 7000 according to organizers, over 2000 according to local trump loving fishwrap uncle ray Jan 2017 #138
That's pretty good considering BumRushDaShow Jan 2017 #141
I saw 5,000 - 10,000 in one report just now. I'll add the 7,000 to OP. Thanks! suffragette Jan 2017 #155
I live near Colo Springs, but went up to Denver with over 100,000 of my closest friends world wide wally Jan 2017 #207
Ok, I love your post! And yes, I will add Antarctica. Thanks! suffragette Jan 2017 #209
Birmingham, AL - 5000 LAS14 Jan 2017 #143
Thanks. Added to OP. suffragette Jan 2017 #158
Estimated 10,000 in New Orleans. fleur-de-lisa Jan 2017 #147
That is wonderful. Thanks. I added to OP. suffragette Jan 2017 #157
10,000 in Houston, mostly those who couldn't make it to Austin Bucky Jan 2017 #151
Just got home from Asbury Park, NJ. The organizers announced from the podium that the police Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2017 #159
Let me know when you post it. Love to see the pics. Thanks and added to OP. suffragette Jan 2017 #170
I finally got around to posting the pix. Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2017 #225
Thanks! Those are fantastic! suffragette Jan 2017 #230
Lexington Kentucky... Liberal Jesus Freak Jan 2017 #161
Three generations! That's wonderful. Thank you all for going. Added to OP. suffragette Jan 2017 #164
Email from WomensMarch on Tallahassee organizers says 15,000+ csziggy Jan 2017 #163
Tenfold the number. That's great! Thanks. Added to OP. suffragette Jan 2017 #168
Thank you for keeping track! The numbers are amazing! nt csziggy Jan 2017 #169
What's truly amazing is this is still only a fraction of the marches that occurred. suffragette Jan 2017 #171
1,000 in New Smyrna Beach FL DrDan Jan 2017 #166
make sure you get some sleep now...here is my pal in NY jodymarie aimee Jan 2017 #167
Ah thanks. I plan to have a good, long sleep tonight. Still early here though. suffragette Jan 2017 #173
Detroit: Over 4,000 Cal Carpenter Jan 2017 #174
Thanks! Added to OP. suffragette Jan 2017 #178
There were 10,000 in FORT WORTH!!!! Horse with no Name Jan 2017 #175
This is inspirational. It was started because a few women looked online and couldn't find suffragette Jan 2017 #180
I didn't know that! Thank you. Horse with no Name Jan 2017 #181
And I wouldn't know it if you hadn't posted. Today gives me hope. suffragette Jan 2017 #183
CNN showed earlier 1,500-2,000 in.....Anchorage Alaska (-15 degrees) underpants Jan 2017 #176
I saw a report of @ 3,000. And pics of them covered in snow. Brrrrrrrr! suffragette Jan 2017 #184
Los Angeles 750,000!!! SoCal rocks! Peaceful, great vibe, so jammed we could hardly move Hekate Jan 2017 #177
Thanks so much for sharing your experience of the day. Santa Barbara is beautiful. suffragette Jan 2017 #186
San Diego: 30K-40K E.A.B. Jan 2017 #179
1,500 in Duluth, MN trailrunner Jan 2017 #182
Thanks and welcome to DU! Added to OP. suffragette Jan 2017 #190
SF's numbers were just updated to 100k - Hell Hath No Fury Jan 2017 #185
Very nice indeed! Glad to update in the OP. Thanks! suffragette Jan 2017 #194
100,000 - St. Paul, Minnesota State Capital Equinox Moon Jan 2017 #188
Thanks for the added detail about how many were expected. suffragette Jan 2017 #197
Anyone else hear Madonna drop the F-Bomb Jim Beard Jan 2017 #191
She wasn't holding back, that's for sure. suffragette Jan 2017 #198
10,000 in Santa Cruz (CA) Caliman73 Jan 2017 #192
Thanks. Added to OP. That's a great percentage! suffragette Jan 2017 #199
updates on nocal numbers Fresh_Start Jan 2017 #193
Thanks! Updated and added new ones. That's an impressive increase from expectations in suffragette Jan 2017 #203
Update on Santa Fe NM burrowowl Jan 2017 #195
Just keeps climbing higher. So cool. Thanks and updated. suffragette Jan 2017 #204
Just updated to 150,000 in Seattle ismnotwasm Jan 2017 #196
Whoa is right! That's amazing. I'll update again. Thanks! suffragette Jan 2017 #202
Police Estimate 12-14,000 Marchers In Omaha, NE DallasNE Jan 2017 #200
Thanks. Added to OP. suffragette Jan 2017 #205
Vallejo, CA, around 200 diane in sf Jan 2017 #201
Thanks! Added to OP. suffragette Jan 2017 #208
2,000 in Fresno California onecaliberal Jan 2017 #206
Thanks! Added to OP. suffragette Jan 2017 #210
Total of the numbers on this list as of Sunday at 2:45 EST is 3,624,134 dragonlady Jan 2017 #211
Wow! Thanks for doing this. Yes, this list still only has a portion of the many marches that took suffragette Jan 2017 #212
Melbourne, FL drew 100ish for Iraq war protests... Pacifist Patriot Jan 2017 #213
Thanks! Added to OP. Good point about it being a red district and how many joined other marches. suffragette Jan 2017 #215
10,000+ in Reno, NV (biggest protest in Reno history!) rollin74 Jan 2017 #214
Wow, that's a significant adjustment upward from initial reports. Thanks, I'll update in OP. suffragette Jan 2017 #218
professors aggregating numbers with cites on sources Fresh_Start Jan 2017 #216
Wow. That's very cool. Much more organized than my little thank you and crowd sourcing thread. suffragette Jan 2017 #219
Glens Falls, NY: 1,500 nuxvomica Jan 2017 #217
Thanks! Added to OP. suffragette Jan 2017 #220
And this is a small city of about 15,000 Rhiannon12866 Jan 2017 #221
Again, ten times the number from expected. People want to stand up and be heard. suffragette Jan 2017 #222
I was at the anti war march and was amazed at the numbers! Rhiannon12866 Jan 2017 #223
Thank you! I was also at antiwar and WTO marches in Seattle and this was much bigger, too. suffragette Jan 2017 #224
Adding 500+ in Oneanta, NY (go friends) and another 200+ in Otswgo, NY bettyellen Jan 2017 #226
Is that Otsego, NY? suffragette Jan 2017 #227
Yes- it's up there by Oneonta! Thanks for compiling this - it's so inspiring to see. bettyellen Jan 2017 #228
Thanks and added to OP! I just started this as an appreciative OP. I did not anticipate suffragette Jan 2017 #229
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