Website: http://www.elenasantangelo.comWhy I Am Joining The March : So much that I care about is at stake. I live in a wonderfully diverse community (1/3 black, 1/3 white, 1/4 Latino, the rest, everyone else). I have friends, relatives, neighbors who are gay, Muslim, Jewish, disabled, poor, elderly, every race, etc. More than half the people…

I believe in the power of The People to rise up and challenge oppressive government. The incoming administration and the GOP are corrupt and self serving with little or no regard for those they are supposed to represent.I worked my entire life in service to the public until I become disabled and can no longer…

Trump’s contempt and Ryan’s budget cuts to essential services are an existential threat to disabled people. I stand in solidarity with the other minorities and women under threat from them.

To stand up and be accounted. My own experience and privilege means that I am part of a group with few risks from the incoming administration- only the risks shared by everyone living in this country- but no additional threats because of my outward gender expression, appearance or religion. I refuse to sit quietly while…

I cannot attend the march because of back and hip injuries that make walking difficult. I am anti-Trump because he is against everything that is my life. I have a black husband and 4 mixed children. My oldest son is Hispanic. My brother is mentally disabled. Obviously, I am a woman. Trump will never be…

Why I Am Joining The March : Because I want to show my support, even though I can’t go to DC.

As a chronically ill person, I refuse to be invisible in this important political moment. I’m thankful to be joining in solidarity with the Women’s March, particularly the anti-racist and disabled contingents. This administration and its regressive ambitions must be opposed at every turn. With my participation here, I commit to working for collective liberation…