I'm pissed at our government. I'm mad that men believe that they should have control over my gender's reproductive system; my own body. I find it disconcerting that barely a few hours after he was inaugurated, Mr. Trump removed the climate change, LBGTQ+, civil rights and a couple of other pages from the white house website. I'm sad that the next generations have to witness the sexual and perverted behavior of a man who now holds the highest political position in America possible.
Read: "I'm mad at you".
Grand Junction, CO
The Women's March that occurred on January 21, 2017 (the day after Trump's inauguration) was one of the most powerful and moving experiences of my life. My town (Grand Junction, CO) is a very small town, but reports show that we made up around 4,500 spots of the almost three million that marched together all over the world.
Women participated for equal rights:
"I marched because I wanted to stand in solidarity with millions of other women all across the globe for equal rights and women's rights. I marched because history has taught me that change happens when we the people come together and march together." Samantha S.
"I marched because [it's] 2017...no one on this planet should struggle or live in fear. I marched to be a part of something bigger than myself and to bask in the refuge and strength of sisterhood." Tasha S.
"I marched for equality - equal pay for women, equal rights for lgbt+ people, equal opportunities for immigrants, equal treatment for people of color, equal access to affordable health care for all. I also stand against misogyny and against taking away the freedom of choice to have an abortion." April L.
However, it's important to mention that not every woman marched.
"I did not march because I do not and have never considered myself a feminist, other than paid maternity leave I can't think of any rights for women that are being jeopardized or still needed...but I wholeheartedly support you guys speaking for what you believe in and peacefully protesting; the first amendment is so, so important to a free society and even if I disagree with it ideologically I believe every voice should be heard and none should be silenced." Christina Y.
"I did not march because I don't feel women's rights are in trouble. [I] did research and [even] though trump is a sexist...prick, he has more women in higher positions than a lot of America's businesses." Shelby F.
Others wish they could have, but were not able to.
" I did not march, but I wish I would've. I've been sick for a little over a week now and was not feeling up to marching in the cold. I have nothing but respect and pride for all the women who did. My heart was with them, even if I was not." Barbara J.
"I didn't march cause I was alone with two kids. But I'm so proud of those who went out and made their voice heard." Megan T.
Portland, OR
I'm not going to quit fighting for your right or mine. I hope you don't give up, either.
