I am marching to oppose the Trump presidency and to resist normalizing the violence, bigotry, and oppression in this era of emerging authoritarianism. I affirm democratic and community practices. #FeminsmMatters #Intersectionality #ReproductiveJustice #DemocrayMatters #UAW2865 I’m a PhD student in Sociology with an emphasis in Feminist Studies at UCSB, with ADHD, and a proud union member…
Author: Emily Haymans
The Maciejewskis
We are marching because we are women, we have special needs, and we need to be counted. Amelia has generalised anxiety and panic disorder and overcame an abusive marriage. Addie is OCD, SPD, and generalised anxiety. Hallie is Autistic. Every day is a fight, and we join in sisterhood to fight together in love and…
Elizabeth
I’m joining because I want to fight for justice and peace. If we can act together fiercely in love and in humble respect then we will be doing the right thing. I’m a survivor of abuse and violence and I have worked in the battered women’s movement. My PTSD is bad right now. Being in…
K Rich
Why I want to “march.”– As a nation need to continue funding medical and stem cell research. The ACA has been very important for those with my disability- hypertrophic cardiomyopaty. Luckily I have insurance but will count on medicare at some point. I worry about my pre-existing condition! In addition, I spent my career as…
Brenda Young
My name is Brenda Young & I am joining the virtual march for others like me who cannot physically march 2 miles. I am 47 & have MS. I am finding ways to let my voice be heard along with thousands (maybe millions?) of others. This picture was taken at a peace rally at a…
Kathy Ames Carr, Dan Carr and Daniel Carr
I am marching for my son. We are marching for those who cannot speak or stand up for themselves. We are marching for everyone to have access to affordable health care. We are marching for equality. We are marching for love, and hope. Kathy Ames Carr is a proud mom, caregiver, and food and business…
Laurie Diefenderfer
I am handicapped. Donald Trump is a disgrace. He cares for no one but himself. He has brought out the vile hate lurking in America. I just hope the people wake up soon!