Why I Am Joining The March : People with mental and physical disabilities, people of color, LGBTQIA+ people, immigrants, Muslims, and many other marginalized peoples are used to being ignored by our fellow citizens. We are tired of trying to prove we exist. But we exist. We exist. We exist. Website: http://elfirestine.wordpress. com

Why I Am Joining The March : As a gender non-conforming person who is AFAB, I’m joining the March virtually because I refuse to be silenced. Although I have physical and emotional challenges that keep me from attending in person, I stand with those who are able to be there.  

Why I Am Joining The March : We are fighting for our country and for our lives. We are fighting for simple, basic human decency!

Why I Am Joining The March : I am a queer, disabled, fat woman who is both passionate about social justice and in fear of the regime that is to come. I can not march in person but I want to be there in spirit and say: “THIS IS NOT NORMAL. THIS IS NOT LEGITIMATE….

Why I Am Joining The March: I do not support and am not represented by a man who openly mocks my disabled brothers and sisters. When I saw that moment I knew there was no way he could ever have the compassion needed for the office of President. He’s a shameful example to the world….

I’m including a photo of when President Obama came to the high school where I teach.  He gave his first Back to School address on September 8th, 2009 in Wakefield High School in Arlington, VA.  One of my students was able to capture all the promise and optimism and greatness in this smiling photo.  I…

  I am here in spirit, which has always been stronger than my body. I am here out of love and compassion for all. I want every person in this country to have access to health care, housing, food, and equal educational opportunities. I am marching alongside all of you because I want the absolute…

Why am I joining the march? Solidarity. See my Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/evan.waldo.

I am joining the disability march because while my chronic illnesses may prevent me from attending events, they will NOT keep me from standing up against bigotry, misogyny, ableism, xenophobia, islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, and hatred.  I am scientist by training with a passion for arts, crafts, gardening, music, learning, and human rights. I live with…