As Donald Trump gears up for his inauguration, the political landscape is rapidly shifting. The House and Senate are actively working to dismantle the legacy of President Obama, with efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act already taking center stage. The current push to repeal Obamacare is so intense that the crucial aspect of “replacement” is being overlooked, which could lead to 24 million Americans losing their health insurance. This is a stark reality we are facing.
In a Trump administration, significant threats loom over critical services. House Speaker Mike Jennings has made it clear that he intends to defund Planned Parenthood, which would severely affect healthcare access for many low-income individuals. Despite nearly 90,000 petitions delivered by supporters to his office in opposition, those voices were met with closed doors and police presence.
The impending changes affect everyone—regardless of political affiliation. Trump is proposing a hefty budget request for a wall aimed at keeping immigrants out, while his numerous derogatory remarks towards women continue to resonate globally, leaving many feeling unsettled about the future, especially those who are not privileged.
This environment has sparked the Women’s March, scheduled for the day after the inauguration. On January 21, an expected crowd of up to 200,000 will gather in Washington, D.C., to deliver a powerful message: we stand united and demand that our leaders uphold the rights of women, families, and communities.
The Women’s March on Washington has inspired nearly 300 sister marches across the globe, with participation anticipated in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and numerous cities worldwide, including Tokyo and Paris. Together, over a million marchers are expected to voice their commitment to core American values of freedom and democracy, advocating for women’s rights alongside those of immigrants, workers, and the environment.
I’ll be joining the Women’s March in Sacramento with my family and friends, part of a larger gathering of over 10,000 diverse individuals uniting at California’s state capitol. I want my children to understand the importance of peacefully protesting against policies and actions that threaten our hard-won rights. Our presence at this march aims to remind the new administration of the progress we’ve made over the last 50 years and the need to protect it.
California leads the nation in organizing 31 marches, reflecting our commitment to diversity and inclusion. As the second state in U.S. history to have a non-white majority, and the first with a Latino majority, California values its diverse population and the rights of all people.
Support for the Women’s March in Sacramento has been overwhelming, with many women who haven’t participated in decades, or ever, expressing their excitement to join this historic event. “The Women’s March on Sacramento will demonstrate that women’s rights are human rights, and that our community stands united for social justice,” said Sarah Thompson, one of the core organizers.
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In summary, the Women’s March represents a collective stand against the potential erosion of rights as we enter a new political era. With voices rising in solidarity, we are ready to advocate for justice and equality.