On Saturday, April 5, 2025 we march!
Once again, we will lift our voices (and our vibrant signs) in protest against the cruel and hurtful policies MAGA has enacted against United States citizens, lawful immigrants, and our closest allies.
Since Trump’s reelection, I’ve done a lot of soul searching and dug deep, really, really deep, to combat the bitterness, the resentment, the rage, and the hatred festering away at my mind, body, and soul.
Guess what I learned? All that negative energy exhausted me. From now on, I’ll appreciate each day for what it’s worth rather then dwell on all the bad mojo that Trump’s policies will bring. Seriously, why prolong the torture?
I’m baffled that anyone would vote for a convicted felon, admitted sexual predator, and insurrectionist to be President again. But I no longer care to know why. I’ll leave that to the historians.
Don’t spend time brooding over what occurred on November 5, 2024. We can’t afford to dwell on negativity; the stakes are too high. To heal our democracy, we need to work together.
We owe it to those who suffered and died for this nation to continue their good work. It’s our turn to overcome adversity, to be the heroes we’ve always wanted to be.
As an American, I will march for many reasons on Saturday. I’m adding my story to the evergrowing narrative of Americans effected by Project 2025.
This isn’t politics as usual, it’s an attack against hard working everyday people.
Here is a short list of why I’m marching:
1. It’s all for my children and the children of tomorrow.
2. My mother, like many Americans, spent her working life contributing to Social Security. Her home is at risk if they cut this program.
3. For nearly 26 years, my husband has been contributing to his 401K. Trump’s tariffs wiped out a huge chunk of those earnings! The look of despair on my husband’s face after a few days of massive losses was heartbreaking.
I can’t bring myself to check my 403B. It’s probably wiped out! There wasn’t a lot in there to begin with.
4. Family members of mine who are disabled receive SNAP, Medicaid, and Social Security. As it is, they’re finding it difficult to get by.
What will happen to them without the financial programs and vital medications they rely on? One of them takes Humira for Rheumatoid and Psoriatic arthritis. Humira’s price is around $8,000 a month when not covered by insurance.
5. Additional family members are part of the queer community. Seeing someone you care about grapple with their sexuality is painful.
No matter how much love and support you give, they still feel ostracized by society and grapple with self worth. The Trump administration’s recent anti-LGBTQ policies give strength to hateful, bigoted views and dehumanizes people I love.
Why are you marching?