I march because we can no longer keep silent while people all over our beloved country suffer and are persecuted. I march because hate and oppression have gone on too long, and the time has come to stop this cycle of violence. I march because the only way to make America truly great is to…

Statement: I am temporarily disabled after an accident left me with a broken leg and a thigh high cast. I had every intention of being in DC with my sisters, standing in solidarity. But due to mobility issues, I have to say home. I cannot even join the walk in my own city. So I…

As someone with a disability where my ability to do things changes even minute to minute, I’m unsure if I’m going to be able to attend the march or not. (Living locally, I can choose last minute.) If not, I felt it important to speak here, to represent all who are like me in one…

I am a disabled social worker from NC. I advocate for the rights of children, parents and families. Women’s rights are extremely important to me -as are the civil and human rights of all people. Our family website shows what can happen when a family’s civil rights are trampled. Having a voice- especially as a…

We are unable to afford travel to DC, and for our local march here in Sacramento the weather will be too severe for me to be outside (although I had very generous friends ready to borrow a wheelchair and push me along had the forecast been sunny). I march in solidarity and in representation for…

I am adding my voice to the roar of protest, because we all deserve to be treated with respect.

I am a 42 year old disabled mother of one amazingly headstrong, learning challenged daughter, married to a veteran. I am fighting for Healthcare, education funding, tuition forgiveness, Veterans issues, Planned Parenthood, and SSI/SSDI. I worked from age 11-38, only stopping for 4 years of college. I can’t work anymore, still have student loans, and…

As a chronically ill person, I refuse to be invisible in this important political moment. I’m thankful to be joining in solidarity with the Women’s March, particularly the anti-racist and disabled contingents. This administration and its regressive ambitions must be opposed at every turn. With my participation here, I commit to working for collective liberation…