I am marching for the strong women who have stood their ground quietly but now need to have a voice. I am marching for my father, an Italian immigrant who has lived and worked hard in this country twice as long as his native Italy, but was unable to have a voice in this election….
Author: Alana
Freelance writer and editor in the Los Angeles area (http://alanasaltz.com)
Jennifer Egert
I am joining the march to support the rights of women and all people at risk of losing their healthcare in this new administration. As a psychologist and someone with muscular dystrophy, I see myself and my patients being at risk for losing a safety net in the face of medical emergencies. It is in…
Group of 10 marchers
OMrachel. Why I Am Joining The March: I am joining the march because I believe in all human beings living in freedom and peace to be united. My faith is Universal and believe in “Unity in Diversity.” I anchor myself in that integrity and believ in heartful and honorable composure for this country. I difinitively INCLUDE our…
Robin
I am marching today so that as women we reach our full stride without hurting or hindering someone else. To me that means all of us – whatever race, religion, sexual orientation, disability or who we support politically. That in the face of hateful and discriminating rhetoric, unequal opportunity we stand together true. That we…
UUmarcher
As a woman with multiple sclerosis I am joining with all women in solidarity and support for a woman’s right to make medical decisions for herself and for a woman’s right to be treated equally regardless of her disability, ethnicity or sexual orientation.
Martha Forrester
Now is the time to speak my truth (even through slurred speech); to stand up (via my lift chair) for myself and others’ rights; to fight injustice (via support of said insitutions); and join a communitiy of like-spririted people (virtually) to safeguard our liberties as loyal Americans. Born in Savannah, GA, I moved to the…
Group of 10 marchers
Jennifer Dexter. Why I Am Joining The March: I am a 41 year old recently hit with a number b of medical setbacks which has rendered me in capable of joining in this movement. I would like to participate but physically can not. I am scared like all those marching of this administration and the future of…
Bettie-Jeanne (and Angel Holly Hope)
According to the 2010 U.S. Census, about 56.7 million people have a disability. I am one of them. As a women with a disability I stand for my rights along with those of other women, with and without disabilities. Every day, I contribute to society. I help others. I am valuable. But having a Service Dog…
Lorna
I’d like to participate in the march, but can’t. I need a lung transplant and am unable to walk long distances. Access to affordable healthcare is important to me as I work towards my goal of getting new lungs. As a woman, and as someone with a pre-existing condition, this is important to me more…
Disability March 