Thousands gather on Cambridge Commons in support of women's rally

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Thousands of people gathered on Saturday at the Cambridge Commons hosting a massive rally in support of women's rights and other issues.

A year after the first Women's March took over the spotlight throughout the country and the world, the women's rally this year brought people together for a slew of causes.

This year, numerous rallies, marches and voter registration events will be held during the weekend across the United States.

A lot of themes were present, but a huge component of this rally was to encourage more women to get involved in politics.

While today wasn't necessarily an anti-Trump event, a lot of protesters were standing up against the President's words and policies on topics ranging from women's rights to immigration.

Many of those present at the rally on Saturday say they were at the Boston Common for last year's immense women's march that drew over 120,000 people.

Today, organizers estimate around 20,000 people showed up.

"We're not trying to recreate the event from last year, that's a once in a lifetime event," said Zayda Ortiz, one of the organizers of the rally.

In 2017, the cause then centered around empowering women and speaking out against a president demonstrators disliked - and in 2018 the theme wasn't too different.

"It's really important for us to stick together and make our voices heard," said Melissa Snyder.

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healy lauded the outspoken women who sparked the "Me Too" movement.

"Women stood up and said 'I'm not staying silent anymore, this happened to me too,'" said Healy.

Healy says she will also work to get more women elected to public office and beyond.

"We need more women in offices, we need more women running businesses, we need more women in the board room," said Healy.

While women were a majority among the crowd, donning pink hats and holding purposeful signs, there were a handful of men, offering their support to women.

"I feel like they should have a lot larger say than they have now and I'm supporting that," said Deane Billings.

President Trump, his government shut down on the anniversary of his inauguration, tweeted a message for those marching.

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