I am joining this March because I am a political science major and hope to advocate for disability rights in my future. I also happen to be a young woman with Cerebral Palsy who expects respect and equality. I don’t want a revolution, I want a revelation! Work, work!
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Kristy
I am joining the Women’s March on Washington because I stand for equality in all its forms, from women’s rights to marriage equality to healthcare access and reproductive rights to basic human rights. I am appalled at what has happened in our country and with our government. No more will I sit silently by while…
miss megan crothers
I am disgusted by Donald trump.
Sandra Helmer
Because disabilities are not always visible. Because right now I am a high functioning, gainfully employed depressive actively managing my mental illness who has health insurance. Everyone deserves access to healthcare. Everyone. I may be signed up to go to my local march, but my illness is uncaring. I will hopefully make it. If not,…
Jennifer Petorella
I oppose nearly everything Mr. Trump stands for. I oppose the tampering around the election. I oppose undoing social welfare programs. And I oppose corruption of every variety. The proposed cabinet and President elect disgust me. I am sincerely afraid for my country and for the countries who tie their success to our own. The…
Kimberly
I’m joining to support the LGBTQIA community, disabled persons like myself, especially those of us with mental health issues and survivors of sexual assault. I want to uphold our reproductive rights and endure that Planned Parenthood’s future us secure as is Roe v. Wade. I have gone to PP for all of my OBGYN needs…
Shannon Linford
I am joining the disability march because I believe that by virtue of being born, everyone deserves a healthy and happy life with equal protections under the law. I believe that the ADA is one of the most important pieces of legislation our country. I believe that we need to have a health care system…
Milena B-F
I am joining the disability march because I am currently recovering from surgery, and this, along with my anxiety, makes crowds and loud noises difficult. Trump threatens my precarious existence as a young lgbtq+ person of color, and I feel compelled to join in to the best of my ability. I am currently a junior…
Sue Beardsley
I am here standing in solidarity with my woman sisters.