I live my life surrounded by womyn; I’ve three daughters, a partner; I participate in women’s circles and communities. So it’s a foregone conclusion that I would participate in the Women’s March in DC. Unfortunately, the universe had other plans for me in the form of a debilitating back injury. So while I can’t stand tall in DC or…
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Proud Nana of Two Grandsons
My disability means my ability to physically join the march are behind me. That doesn’t mean I will sit still for disrespect, inequality, and ignorance. These two boys are off to a wonderful start learning about equality and individual rights. Although there will always be battles to be fought and won, it is long past time…
Susan and Diane Amussen
We’re here in support of justice for all Americans, especially Susan’s undocumented students and their families. We’re also joining to defend what we have, and to support the continuation of medicare, social security, and medicaid. Diane — who has had a stroke and is leaving rehab on Saturday — would be living on…
Summer Rose
In the face of such powerful threats to our freedom and inalienable rights, it’s more important than ever to band together and make our voices heard. “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” – Desmond Tutu I am a 22 year-old queer, disabled woman, student, animal…
Bishop Cait Finnegan
I am unable to march due to focal & peripheral neuropathy. My daughter, Rose, will march for us both on Boston Common! I march for: respect & care of elderly and disabled, universal healthcare, women’s rights, for equality, & religious freedom for all. I march to protect immigrants from all countries. I march for renewable…
Lauren
I am joining this march in solidarity with my sisters who are unable to physically be in Washington for the march. I am a two time cancer survivor and am currently recovering from a car accident that has greatly affected my mobility. I am one of those folks whom without the Affordable Care Act would…
BKaye
Adult CHD determined to live life after a rough year of health – and determined that others do not take the opportunity to stop me or any other woman living their dream.
Kris Rudin
I am marching to state my support for ALL Americans – including Black, Latino, Asian, Muslim, Jewish, LGBTQ, women, those with disabilities, under-privileged, etc – not just for rich, white, able-bodied, “Christian” men. I am a former software engineer and amateur athlete, who is now fully disabled due to a chronic illness. I am…
MJ Mulholland
Women want their voices to be heard. They want to be listened to, understood, accommodated and respected. The struggle for equal rights has been going on my entire life and now many of the advances made since the 70s are being pushed back and taken away by men who don’t want to share wealth or…