Four years ago I was diagnosed with an autoimmune arthritis that made it impossible for me to keep working.  As a result, I lost my employer-sponsored health insurance and went without insurance for a year (getting sicker) until the ACA took effect.  Getting coverage under the ACA enabled me to start treatment once again and…

  My name is Tara Plutz and I live in Virginia. I am a 35-year-old disabled women and I run an awareness page for invisible illnesses called Count My Spoons. I March because I have a rare genetic disease that causes tumors to grow in my Endocrine system, endometriosis, cluster migraines and anxiety and depression….

I am angry that we are even in need of a march! The things we care about, I care about, should be a firm reality, not subject to the whim of political climate. Healthcare , rights to live and love as you please , accountability in government and leadership, free education, GOOD education! The list…

I’m joining the march because I was able to grow up and be a productive member of society because I had access to healthcare and insurance.  Without it, I would have been dead at 11.  I was on dialysis at 11, and had my first kidney transplant at 12.  I was blessed and lucky enough…

 My name is Olivia Neal. I’m 19 years old and recently moved back home to North Carolina from New York City. I’m a queer female chronically ill college student who stands to be deeply hurt by the Trump presidency and, like many of my peers, fear for my health, safety, and well-being. The policies put…

Hi All I’m unable to get to the nearest Demo tomorrow in the UK, I live in Devon, Southwest UK, about 200 miles from London. I’m with you all in spirit. I’m loosing my hearing, so hope it is ok to use this platform to register my utter disgust and contempt for the new President…

I am joining the march to fight back against our new “leader”. I cannot attend any marches physically as I have several chronic illnesses, had surgery on my spine, and can’t walk very far; but I join virtually in the fight. I am here for women, people of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, any other groups who…

As a young women disabled early in life, I hope to live in a country where I can seek the same benefits as my peers and not be outcast simply because of my unfortunate illnesses. Prior to the ACA, while I worked full time, my employer did not offer benefits and I was uninsurable; I…

I am a 46 year old woman with Multiple Sclerosis. I had surgery on Wednesday and I am recuperating, so I can’t physically join at this time. I am marching for all of us – for equality and fair treatment for all!