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…
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Angela
As a person with a disability, I am concerned with how a Trump presidency can negatively affect so many people. The hateful rhetoric from the campaign, the fear he has placed in so many people’s hearts and the grave concerns those with a disability/health issues have as it relates to health insurance coverage are enough…
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…
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Kim Hall Why I Am Joining The March: As a woman, I march to be a light and to let my own light shine. As a sister, I march for all of us who know that our value is in how well we take care of each other – not how much we take for ourselves. As a mother, I…
Jen
Why I Am Joining The March: I’m joining the disability march because I will NOT be silenced by fear. Just because I can’t be out protesting on the streets of D.C. doesn’t mean I’ll sit quietly behind closed doors and let legislation against women and the disabled pass. I’m standing with my sisters worldwide to show…
Medora
Why I Am Joining The March: As a non-binary person who lives every day with the effects of depression, PTSD, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, ADHD, panic disorder, dyslexia, disordered eating, and mild psychosis, I find it so important to have spaces available for people with disabilities to participate in and enact change for our current political system….
Susan Hicks
Why I Am Joining The March: I am joining the disability march to be, in spirit, with my many friends who are marching in person in DC or elsewhere for a cause that is near and dear to our hearts. It is a time to make our voices heard, for respect and equality in dealings with…
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