Thousands of people participated in a march in Washington to protest in defense of voting rights. The event sought to draw attention to what organizers consider threats to democracy and access to the ballot box in the United States.
Among the speakers were Senator Bernie Sanders, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger. All used their speeches to criticize what they called attempts to restrict voting rights in the country.
The march referenced the historic "I Have a Dream" speech delivered by Martin Luther King Jr. in 1963, during the March on Washington for civil rights. The organizers wanted to draw a parallel between the struggles of the past and the current challenges for democracy.
The event also challenged a recent Supreme Court decision, which according to the organizers represents a setback in the protection of voting rights. The demonstration took place at a time of intense political debate about voting laws in American states.
