Group of 10 marchers

Jennifer Dexter. Why I Am Joining The March: I am a 41 year old recently hit with a number b of medical setbacks which has rendered me in capable of joining in this movement. I would like to participate but physically can not. I am scared like all those marching of this administration and the future of…

Nelie

I am unable to swallow at all or to speak clearly after treatment for oral cancer 12 years ago. I get my nutrition via gtube and have to grind up pills every four hours and take through the tube. I also have a Trach. Despite all this, I am lucky to have an employer that…

Istandingfortruth

I am glad to show my solidarity with all who feel the call to voice our opinions about the state of our nation.

Ray Regan

Retired USPS letter carrier. Disabled since 2004. 57-year-old disabled male. Chronic pain and Mobility issues. After years of being put through the wringer with health insurance companies, whose only allegiance is to their shareholders, I became a champion of Barack Obama’s campaign and his goal of health care reform. I refuse to stand by idly…

Mx. Armstrong

I am joining disability march for myself, my community, and all my friends who passed away before their voices were heard. The disabled community is often an afterthought, even within activist and feminist spaces.

Daana

To show solidarity, and to demonstrate that women will mor be silenced. Our bodies belong to us.

Sarah

I have numerous neuromuscular diseases and PTSD. I’ll be marching if my pain is manageable and with a group that understands my PTSD. If not, I’ll be rallying online all day.

Kelly

In spite of everything, I still have faith that the country can live up to its ideals. We cannot sit by and watch this country devolve. I am inspired by the message of hope and solidarity of the Women’s march. But I’m also angry; and it’s ok to be angry.