Making the Women’s Marches count

The Charles City group at the Washington D.C. Women's March last Saturday. From left front: Lori Gassman, Ellie Gassman (10), Addison Tracey (9), Layne Osier (13). Back: Darci Tracey, Jody Osier, Koryn Osier (10). Photo contributed by Lori Gassman.

Charles City marchers Susan Strong, Marilyn Rochford and Lynn Redenius wear "cat hats", as Strong called them, made by friend Sarah Barrett, who was unable to attend the Des Moines march. Photo contributed by Susan Strong

From left: Jody Osier, Lori Gassman, Darci Tracey. Photo contributed by Lori Gassman.

Protestors hold up their signs while waiting in the Washington D.C. Metro station. Photo contributed by Lori Gassman.

Event organizers estimated more than 26,000 people attended the Des Moines Women's March on Jan. 21, in solidarity with marches across the U.S. Photo contributed by Susan Strong

Event organizers estimated more than 26,000 people attended the Des Moines Women's March on Jan. 21, in solidarity with marches across the U.S. Photo contributed by Susan Strong

From front to back: Jody Osier, Layne Osier (13), Lori Gassman, Ellie Gassman (10), Addison Tracey (9), Koryn Osier (10), Darci Tracey. Photo contributed by Jody Osier.