I wanted to attend the London march today, but my health got the better of me. I want to show our fellow disabled women in America that they are not alone; we share your outrage in the election of a man who has personally admitted to committing sexual assault, and who has mocked disability on national…
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Rose
I am joining the Disability March to stand up for women’s rights on healthcare and job equality and to let the current administration know that we will not be silenced, marginalized, or devalued without a fight. I am thankful for the virtual walk because I could not have participated otherwise and would’ve been greatly disappointed…
Andrea Simmons
I am there with all of you strong women and people today. My heart is heavy as I also lost my stepfather on inauguration day as well. He was a staunch Democrat and had hoped to live to see the first woman President elected. He loved our country and served in WWII and the Korean…
Liz Wilkinson
I’m joining in solidarity with my sisters worldwide, as I can’t make the London march due to health problems. We have to resist attacks on women’s rights and healthcare; fight racism and oppression in all forms and stand against poverty and exploitation. Peace, Love and Hope to all of you on the march- I am…
Joan Vinge
I am a writer (primarily science fiction), and have two grown children. I am glad I was at least able to function for long enough to see them through to adulthood, because I have fibromyalgia, plus a damaged back from a car accident. They cause chronic pain and weakness especially in my back and legs,…
Christine Haynes
Why I Am Joining The March : My body may not work perfectly, but my mind still does and I understand right and wrong. I’m positive that Mr. Trump is unable to discern the difference. Also, healthcare is of the utmost urgency and so many millions of people can’t survive without it, me included. Mr….
Sheila
Why I Am Joining The March : I’m in the UK so not able to attend physically. Nor am I able to attend any marches in my country. Thank you for marching on behalf of all women.
Gillian Gjelsvik
Why I Am Joining The March : Because I have fought hard for women’s rights since the 1970’s and we must not allow a step backwards. We must not allow popular media or any individual to diminish the value of women or disregard our voices.
Virginia
I am joining the march because: A woman with brown hair in a teal dress looks lovingly at a tan dog Ginny I am joining the march to show solidarity for the millions of women across America who will be affected by the new president and vice president’s outrageously outdated and dangerous concepts of gender,…