Democratic Congresswomen to Wear White in Protest at State of the Union Address: A Symbol of Women's Rights and Voting Equality

Democratic Congresswomen to Wear White in Protest at State of the Union Address: A Symbol of Women's Rights and Voting Equality

Democratic congresswomen are planning to wear white during President Trump's State of the Union address as a political statement. This choice of attire has been used as a form of protest against the president since 2017, symbolizing support for women's rights. The color white is significant this year due to specific attacks on women's voting rights, such as the SAVE America Act, which Democrats argue would disenfranchise many eligible voters, including women who have changed their last names. The Democratic Women's Caucus sees wearing white as a tribute to the suffragists who fought for women's right to vote and a signal that the fight for women's rights continues. Despite Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández's absence from the address, other caucus members will wear white to the event or attend an alternative rally during the speech. The color white represents the power of women's votes and the ongoing struggle for equality in the democratic process.