Mainstream media outlets struggling to find a tasteful way to cover the “Pussy Riot” protests in Russia have another challenge on their hands, this one much closer to home. Representatives of Code Pink (as identified by the poster of the image) attended today’s “We Are Woman” rally dressed as vaginas.
This clearer photo identifies at least two of the vaginas as representatives of the Feminist Majority Foundation’s Feminist Campus project.
FMF campus team staff @feminist_oryx & @meg_randall at #WAW protest today! pic.twitter.com/f7OxvOQl
— Feminist Campus (@feministcampus) August 18, 2012
The costumes did garner attention, if not necessarily respect.
https://twitter.com/CHALLNGEACCPTD/status/236877644367532032
@AllisonSesso To Code Pink: I see the "CONGRESS RESPECT WOMEN" sign. How can anyone respect you all dressed up like vaginas? GET REAL
— Dragonforce_One (@DragonForce_One) August 18, 2012
https://twitter.com/kfcochran/status/236876303679234048
https://twitter.com/GoNoles32309/status/236903954204721152
I'm just SO filled with pride! WTF! RT @AllisonSesso: @codepink here dressed as vaginas at we are woman rally #waw pic.twitter.com/iNcFsDsB
— Jersey Right (@JerseyRight) August 18, 2012
Representatives of Code Pink, NOW, Planned Parenthood and Rock the Slut Vote were scheduled to speak on the west lawn of the Capitol, addressing the issues of reproductive rights, equal pay and the Equal Rights Amendment.
You know there's a war on women in a country where the media refuses to report on a massive women's rights rally. #WAW
— LiberalLucy (@noiwillnotbe) August 18, 2012
No war on women here; Twitchy will cover it.
@noiwillnotbe You are here in solidarity! #WAW pic.twitter.com/VaZPPkqM
— Gettin All Fat and Sassy Newt (@NewtandBean) August 18, 2012
They are scared to death that we will use our power. #WAW pic.twitter.com/5wrssEvX
— Gettin All Fat and Sassy Newt (@NewtandBean) August 18, 2012
One high-profile supporter who could not attend sent her regrets via Twitter.
Sending my support to everyone at the #WAW rally in D.C. Sorry to miss it, but thanks to all of you for making your voices heard!
— Sandra Fluke (@SandraFluke) August 18, 2012
https://twitter.com/RedGalBlueState/status/236883073088770050
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