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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWhat are women still marching for?
Anyone who attended last years Womens March will tell you the march itself was just the starter pistol the signal to hit the pavement in the long race toward progress.
It was the largest protest in U.S. history, and it continued well past Jan. 21. In the number of women exploring bids for elected office. In the #MeToo movement. In the phone calls to representatives. In the hours volunteered. In the conversations whispered and shouted.
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Consider the past 12 months, punctuated with moments that remind us why millions marched last January, what happened as a result and why their work is nowhere near finished.
In no particular order ...
Elizabeth Warren persisted.
Maxine Waters reclaimed her time.
San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz, armed with a bullhorn and waders, set out to save her island and its people in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. President Donald Trump labeled her nasty.
U.S. Rep. John Shimkus (R-Ill.) asked why men should fund prenatal care.
Read More:http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/stevens/ct-life-stevens-tuesday-womens-march-2018-0116-story.html
Wounded Bear
(58,706 posts)sheshe2
(83,898 posts)Wounded Bear
(58,706 posts)I assumed the question in the thread title was rhetorical. Glad to see I was right.
Women are still marching for the same reason that minorities are still marching. Shit is not getting fixed. Silent acquiescence is no longer an option.
I will be once again at the march this Saturday. I hope we have a huge turnout like last time.
flying_wahini
(6,646 posts)Making my signs tomorrow!
sheshe2
(83,898 posts)It will be a great day! I can't wait.
raven mad
(4,940 posts)We march for those who can't, whether from inability or fear.
sheshe2
(83,898 posts)raven mad
(4,940 posts)One step is all it takes!
sheshe2
(83,898 posts)Most excellent, sister.
raven mad
(4,940 posts)bdamomma
(63,922 posts)raven mad
(4,940 posts)sheshe2
(83,898 posts)Love it!
raven mad
(4,940 posts)Accurate! Right now I'm yelling SHUT UP CALLI while guarding my shins...........
crazycatlady
(4,492 posts)raven mad
(4,940 posts)crazycatlady
(4,492 posts)raven mad
(4,940 posts)it's not just the nip!
Lifelong Protester
(8,421 posts)"keep on a' walkin', keep on a'talkin', going to find a brand new world"
sheshe2
(83,898 posts)madamesilverspurs
(15,806 posts).
sheshe2
(83,898 posts)raven mad
(4,940 posts)May I send it on?
madamesilverspurs
(15,806 posts)And thank you!
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japple
(9,839 posts)I include this?
madamesilverspurs
(15,806 posts)And thank you!
japple
(9,839 posts)to add to my sign. Peace & love.
bdamomma
(63,922 posts)year of reclaiming and action that could apply to both genders.
sheshe2!!!
raven mad
(4,940 posts)sheshe2
(83,898 posts)We Rise!
ismnotwasm
(42,008 posts)NCTraveler
(30,481 posts)sheshe2
(83,898 posts)mcar
(42,372 posts)Thanks she.
Eliot Rosewater
(31,121 posts)sheshe2
(83,898 posts)You would be most welcome, Eliot.
Eliot Rosewater
(31,121 posts)sheshe2
(83,898 posts)Ours is in Cambridge this year and I too hope for a huge turnout!
In_The_Wind
(72,300 posts)sheshe2
(83,898 posts)spanone
(135,873 posts)Upthevibe
(8,071 posts)We'll be marching here in Dallas.....
brer cat
(24,605 posts)BobTheSubgenius
(11,564 posts)I don't think I have anything valuable to add to the conversation. Sorry. My support is all I can offer.
MineralMan
(146,329 posts)The things that haven't happened yet for them.
Keep on marching until you achieve absolute and true equality in every aspect of life!
sheshe2
(83,898 posts)Thanks, MM.
MineralMan
(146,329 posts)Not in front of you, but bringing up the rear of the march. It's your march. I'm behind you all the way. I support it 100%.
sheshe2
(83,898 posts)Boston had far more than expected...175K.
It was a great day.
Thanks for the support~
SunSeeker
(51,697 posts)Enoki33
(1,587 posts)sheshe2
(83,898 posts)Cha
(297,655 posts)History again, she.
Mahalo for this very important report on why we March!
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"11. Women broke new ground in the Nov. 8 election just look at the Virginia legislature, which now includes two Latinas, an open lesbian, a female refugee from Vietnam and an open transgender woman. Several of those ousted were white men who had held office for years."
sheshe2
(83,898 posts)PLus add the two women from WI yesterday for state Senate.
We are rising, Cha~
Thanks!
Cha
(297,655 posts)It is the 34th district to flip from red to blue since Donald Trumps election victory"
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/wisconsin-state-senate-special-election-democrats-win-republicans-patty-schachtner-scott-walker-a8163361.html
I know there was another one.. I just can't find her name now..
Thank you, she!
Thanks for adding Patty's name...I am not sure of the other woman and am heading out in a bit, so I can't look either~
crazycatlady
(4,492 posts)Virginia is just the beginning.
EMILY's List received under 1000 inquiries about running in all of 2016. Since 45 took office, they've received over 20,000.
Support women at the ballot box. Donate to their campaigns, knock doors, make calls, etc.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)raven mad
(4,940 posts)Response to sheshe2 (Original post)
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R B Garr
(16,975 posts)Great thread, thanks sheshe
sheshe2
(83,898 posts)Luvs ya R B.
R B Garr
(16,975 posts)You rock.