#SeenAtTheMarch (in #Cincinnati, apparently!) #WomensMarch #Resist pic.twitter.com/jeGxrSEmgJ

— Emily L. Hauser (@emilylhauser) January 21, 2017

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The women (and men) who marched in the Women’s March on January 20, 2018, certainly outdid themselves this year.

While last year’s turnout was impressive, this year’s was equally so, and the signs that showed up were simply priceless.

While p*ssy hats were less visible this year in an effort to be more inclusive of transgender women, participants still showed up ready to resist President Donald Trump, advocate for equality, and show the world that women are truly clever and innovative.

In fact, I just have to say it: I f*cking love you, women’s march signs! You inspire me!

I couldn’t be there. I was home with my two small children and unable to attend, but I watched participants gather in so many cities to stand up for the rights of women, to protest wrongdoing, and to advocate for basic human rights.

Throughout the day, I found a smile stuck on my face from the signs I’d seen in passing at the events as they were recorded. They showed wit, ingenuity, and powerful puns. While some pulled at our heartstrings, others were furious or funny, charming or savage. And I loved every one of them.

But here are a few of my favorites.

And @womensmarchchi embroidered protest sign is hooped and ready! @womensmarch #notmypresident pic.twitter.com/My8AyqRxfq

— Shannon Downey (@ShannonDowney) January 19, 2017

possibly the cutest thing I’ve ever seen #WomensMarch pic.twitter.com/TCkKKSodVn

— Sophia Psaila (@sophiapsaila) January 21, 2017

One of my favorite signs at today’s #WomensMarch in #milwaukee. pic.twitter.com/t85HZBMxEV

— Maggie Stoeffel (@maggiestoeffel) January 20, 2018

Best signs from second annual #WomensMarch https://t.co/vJq8jo9TS4 pic.twitter.com/h9jWnkeFM5

— Newshub (@NewshubNZ) January 21, 2018

Marching for the country we want to live in. #NoBanNoWall #TrumpShutdown #WomensMarch2018 pic.twitter.com/LVZiFO3xFJ

— ACLU (@ACLU) January 20, 2018

Attn my haters pic.twitter.com/tC92pPZ46v

— janu-erin (@morninggloria) January 21, 2017

My friend @RBGfangirl has the best sign.#WomensMarchDC #WomensMarch2018 pic.twitter.com/i39e6WtjbD

— Charlotte Clymer🏳️‍🌈 (@cmclymer) January 20, 2018

Shut it down. Today’s best sign (via @womensmarch). pic.twitter.com/Bsd2128jDw

— Johanna Fuentes (@jfuentes) January 21, 2017

This is Erin, 11, on the 6 train headed to the march. pic.twitter.com/Iy5W2trtGK

— Remy Smidt (@remysmidt) January 21, 2017

SIGN OF THE DAY #WomensMarch pic.twitter.com/id3V8GvCxG

— 🌬 (@dynastysigns) January 21, 2017

#WomensMarch2018 sign pic.twitter.com/2EPqqq2eRG

— Suzanne Austin (@story1267) January 20, 2018

I hope someone keeps documenting these signs. Some real gems. #WomensMarchOnWashington @mkr_ultra @catehamm pic.twitter.com/wCCJEWZe7d

— Joe (@ImmortanJo3) January 21, 2017

#WomensMarch
Favorite sign so far! pic.twitter.com/q1BHVd0pZR

— Rachel (@BowiedipDe) January 21, 2017

 

The marches may be over, but the Women’s March on Washington has become a movement with no signs of slowing down. If anything, we’re just building more support, and sweeping others along with us in an attempt to create the social change our world desperately needs.

We’ve been mobilized by the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, and we’re joining together to bring this third wave of intersectional, inclusive feminism to the average American voter who is tired of watching Congress play politics while real people—men and women alike—pay the price.

Our work isn’t done, but we can look back at these signs and let them inspire us to keep going—even when things get tough.

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Author: Crystal Jackson
Image: Twitter/Rachelr
Editor: Travis May
Copy Editor: Callie Rushton