Earth Day rally draws thousands to Minnesota's capitol
An Earth Day rally at the Minnesota State Capitol brought out people advocating for change, but not just for the environment.
Between thousands people marched at the "People's Earth Day" rally on Saturday. Marchers carried signs calling for action to support immigrant rights, uphold indigenous sovereignty, protect the land and endangered species, and prevent further climate change.
"I chose to come out here today because I really like the idea of having a future," one demonstrator told WCCO.
"We can't be drilling and not caring about the environment," said another. "And we have to save science because that's what's going to save the earth."
Similar demonstrations were held in cities across the country. Organizers of the 50 Protests, 50 States, 1 Movement say they do not represent any political party.
The Minnesota State Patrol estimate between 8,000 and 10,000 marchers took to the capitol grounds.