Islanders Join National Roe v. Wade Protest
Protesters gathered on the steps of Edgartown courthouse.
Protesters gathered on the steps of Edgartown courthouse.
The protest was organized via social media Tuesday.
The protest was organized via social media Tuesday.
Mothers brought their children to fight for women's rights.
Mothers brought their children to fight for women's rights.
Protesters held an array of signs, many bearing a version of the familiar slogan of abortion rights advocates: “My body, my choice.”
Protesters held an array of signs, many bearing a version of the familiar slogan of abortion rights advocates: “My body, my choice.”
Both men and women joined the protest.
Both men and women joined the protest.
Carla Cooper spoke through a megaphone, drawing cheers from the crowd.
Carla Cooper spoke through a megaphone, drawing cheers from the crowd.
Juli Vanderhoop offered comfort.
Juli Vanderhoop offered comfort.
Protest was opportunity for Island community to use its voice.
Protest was opportunity for Island community to use its voice.
Resist.
Resist.
Letting their feelings be known about the Supreme Court.
Letting their feelings be known about the Supreme Court.
Terre Young advocates for human rights.
Terre Young advocates for human rights.
Trust women.
Trust women.
A crowd gathered on the steps of the Edgartown courthouse Tuesday afternoon to protest the draft Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade that had been leaked the night before, reverberating around the nation and sparking protests.
Women, men and children joined the protest on the steps of the brick courthouse.