I Marched

I marched because they are determined to repeal Roe v Wade

I marched because they don't agree that black lives matter

I marched because they devalue women

I marched because they ignore global warming

I marched because they refuse to raise the minimum wage

I marched because pettiness and vindictiveness should be met with class and unity

I marched because they want to shut down Planned Parenthood

I marched because transparency in government officials is crucial, and hiding one's tax returns is childish and suggests wrongdoing

I marched because they want to build a wall

I marched because I support the needs and concerns of women of color

I marched because they are lying to rust belt families about being able to bring manufacturing jobs back

I marched because they don't value public school teachers

I marched because the pursuit of wealth has eclipsed all other goals in America

I marched because they seem not to understand the danger of nuclear armament

I marched because ignoring facts does not make them disappear, such as climate change, homosexuality, global economy, and science itself

I marched because of the lies and innuendo that Mrs. Clinton had to endure -- and did so with dignity

I marched because they fail to understand that helping others helps everybody

I marched because I cherish the deliberation and care that President Obama put into every decision

I marched because the economy will not be improved by letting the rich and corporations pay fewer taxes

I marched because corrupt campaign financing has obliterated the power of the individual

I marched because our intelligence services have identified a threat from Russia that the administration is ignoring

I marched because I felt powerless -- and in marching, I found the ability to channel the collective voices of those men and women with whom I marched