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Why We March
“Participating in the March and voicing opposition to policies and rhetoric that undermine women meant a lot to me personally, but it was even more incredible to learn of the millions of women who marched in solidarity around the world. Remembering that U.S. policy doesn't just affect me and other U.S. residents, but women and people around the globe was a great reminder and motivator to get involved.” —Tricia Patterson
“I marched because I want to show resistance to a hateful and frankly dangerous regime. When I got out there I felt very grateful. I felt solidarity with my community and I felt like I wasn't alone. It meant everything to know how many strong, brave, loving people are out there ready to stand up and fight.” —Rachael Aguirre
“My sign is the Michele Obama quote, and my friend Centa’s is Jenny Holzer’s. All of the people I marched with were artists or work in the arts so the Jenny Holzer truism was pretty fitting. That sign sort of captured the sobering reality we have all been coming to terms with since the election in November. I know I personally have been in a state of shock since November and have been processing most of my anger and fear on my own. I have certainly felt prepared to resist the ignorance, misogyny, racism, homophobia, xenophobia, etc. that the Trump administration is already acting upon, but it was just incredibly energizing to come together with my community to collectively express our dissent. I left feeling hopeful and ready to fight because I and tens and thousands of my community made it perfectly clear that we simply won't tolerate the abuse of power that President Trump is bringing to the White House.”—Lauren Etchells
“I'm going to sound like a total dad saying this, but it was inspiring and comforting to see such a large group of people so well behaved and so diverse yet united under such a positive message supporting the preservation and expansion of civil rights.”—Zoli Novak
Did you attend the Women’s March in Oakland or another city? What did participating in the day mean to you? Tell us in the comments below.
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