As Trump begins second year, women stage nationwide protests

Washington

HUNDREDS of thousands of women and their male supporters turned out on Saturday for the second Women's March, a nationwide series of protests against US President Donald Trump marking the end of his tumultuous first year in office.

The coordinated rallies in Washington, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and about 250 other cities featured speakers who blasted Mr Trump for policies that many said hurt women and urged voters to turn out for congressional elections in November. Sister rallies were staged in cities overseas.

"Your vote is the most powerful tool at your individual disposal," actress Eva Longoria told the Los Angeles rally.

"Everybody who has the privilege of voting must do so." Mr Trump responded on Twitter by touting what he said were …