I have 17 yrs Parkinson’s and don’t have the stamina to be all day at the march or risk being trapped in a huge crowd. Yet I’ve been an activist and advocate my entire life and continue to organize and share my advocacy primer, and sign petitions, urge others to do the same, donate money,…
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Carrie Tucker-Pollard
At 61-years-old, I feel I’ve been fighting against what is coming all of my life! I am a disabled, married, lesbian Veteran; the adoptive mother of a child of color (at 24, still covered by my health insurance). Much we hold dear is under threat and people of conscience must speak out. I want…
Savannah P.
As a woman with multiple invisible disabilities, I am truly frightened of what will become of myself and my communities under the “leadership” of our new president. I march because I cannot abide the hatred he encourages and the violence it inevitably leads to. I will not wait by and watch while marginalized people and…
jenti
Things I can loose under the Trump administration:1) Secure knowledge that my children and grandchildren will have reproductive freedom.2) The right to marry any person I choose.3) Protection from discrimination and hate crimes.4) Freedom from the religious beliefs of other being imposed on me.5) Medicare and Social Security Disability payments6) Affordable access to Part D…
Michelle Tutschek
I am disabled due to spinal deterioration, and although I look “normal” most of the time, I am often in a removable backbrace for stability. I could barely do the car ride to DC (with lots of stretch breaks) and would not be able to march after that! Can’t afford lodging in the area as…
Barbara C Lemaire
Still in recovery from major surgery – I believe in demonstrations and marches can make a difference. We also need to be in continual contact by phone with our Congresspersons. Website: http://www.abqresistance.com/
Gloria Bugryn
Because I don’t support Trump values and what he stands for. Or all his lies. the way RUSSIA interfered with our election so Hillary would lose . The way he treats minorities, women, Lgb community, seniors, Muslims etc. I’m a Democrat and proud if that. I’m losing my health care insurance because of him.
Casey Cain
My life will be at risk if the ACA is repealed, as will millions of others. We are not mythical beings. We are people. We matter.
Rebecca Everly
I advocate for equal treatment of people of all colors, religions, abilities. I believe in freedom of speech. I don’t believe a Narcissistic Sociopath is qualified to lead our country. I march in Spirit for All People who want peace in this world.
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