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For the most part, Sunday's Portland Womxn's March & Rally for Action was an upbeat event, featuring speakers and crowds who were united in their support of progressive values and causes.

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici was one of almost three dozen guest readers at Maplewood Elementary School in Portland on Read Across America Day on Friday.

About 2,000 people filled downtown Portland for the 2019 Womxn's March and Rally for Action on Sunday.

Women took to the streets Sunday afternoon as part of the "Womxn's March and Rally for Action."

It was a peaceful march and many of those who attended said they were there to promote unity and gender rights.

Organizers kicked off the event with presentations, music and indigenous speakers. Lawmakers including Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici were there.

The 2019 Womxn's March & Rally for Action will take place March 3. The theme of the march is to ​educate, engage and empower​ womxn to fight for positive change and equality. The event will consist of a rally, a march and booths where participants can engage with local nonprofits and social justice organizations.

More than 100 recreation industry leaders applauded the passage of the Natural Resources Management Act during a reception yesterday for the 116th Congress hosted by the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable. And voicing their approval were representatives from the Motorcycle Industry Council, Specialty Vehicle Institute of America and the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association.