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The Statue of Liberty Went Dark Just Hours Before the Women’s General Strike
The statue remained in darkness for over an hour, and social media was quick to connect the dots. One Twitter user aptly remarked that the timing was “too perfect.” A wave of speculation swept through the online community, suggesting that perhaps Lady Liberty was joining in solidarity with the strike. Others pondered whether the blackout was somehow linked to President Donald Trump’s revised travel ban or the GOP’s controversial healthcare overhaul that was set to benefit the rich while burdening the elderly and low-income families.
The organizers of the Women’s March and the general strike even expressed their gratitude to Lady Liberty for her apparent support. However, as the clock struck midnight, the lights flickered back on, dispelling any notions of a grand statement from the statue. According to the National Park Service, the outage was simply due to a power switch being turned off to replace faulty lighting equipment. They added that while this was an unplanned outage, there would be some scheduled ones in the upcoming weeks due to the installation of a new emergency generator for Liberty Island. Jerry Thompson, a public affairs officer for the NPS, clarified to the press that this blackout was “not in any way” connected to the strike. “We don’t use the lighting system to back any particular cause,” he assured.
Yet, the timing was hard to ignore, and Twitter continued buzzing with commentary. While the lights of Lady Liberty were back on, “A Day Without A Woman” was still in full swing, with events taking place across major cities. If you’re curious about how to get involved, check out the Women’s Strike website.
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In summary, while the Statue of Liberty’s blackout was merely a technical glitch, its coincidental timing with the women’s general strike sparked a flurry of symbolic interpretations and public discourse.