A day after Donald Trump’s inauguration, people will gather in the capital to prove there are more of us than there are of them – but only if we show up

The reason to march in the Women’s March on Washington is the reason it’s worth trying to try to keep possession of your body – it’s because it’s your last line of defense.

It’s because last year scores of women spoke up about losing their bodies at the hands of powerful men.

Because you have stories like that too. You had to relive those painful stories, which were transformed into something bigger than you, because a man seeking the presidency was recorded bragging about sexual assault.

Because people heard you but nobody listened. Because he became the president anyway.

It’s the boys-being-boys.

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It’s the locker-room talk.

It’s because you’re too frigid to get that that’s funny. Like the time he called you a “dog”, “pig”, “bimbo”. You didn’t get those jokes, either. Somewhere, you’re told – though no one has ever met her – there actually is a woman who gets those jokes, in much the same way that an angel gets its wings.

Because you’re humorless and militant and nasty.



Because you fixate on details like equal pay and the fact that several cabinet picks opposed the passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act or the Paycheck Fairness Act. You know, Washington stuff.

Because already his administration is shaping up to be one of the most hostile to women in memory and now millions, not scores, could lose control of their bodies.

Because his cabinet picks have, almost without exception, opposed abortion rights.

Because his party is already moving to defund the organization that’s given you birth control and check-ups your entire adult life.

Because you’re not smiling enough about any of this.

Because you believe in science and the overwhelming consensus about human-caused climate change. And because you care enough to do something about it.

Because you care that his top pick for the justice department voted against the expansion of the Violence Against Women Act that would have extended protections to LGBT Americans. The justice department! And the act is coming up for reauthorization next year.

Because yes, you do have blood coming out of your “wherever”, but it’s not the reason you’re sickened by his comments about underaged girls.

Because you’re disturbed by the people in his inner circle who have been accused of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Because he wants to build that wall.

Because you may be living in the “inner city”, but you really doubt he can help you with any violence problems. And also, you see what he did there.



Because you care about what becomes of your country and believe you can have a say in what happens.

Because you want to teach your children that bullies don’t win without a fight.

Because you are tired of being quiet and crossing your legs so you take up less space, and because Rosa Parks didn’t make history staying at the back of the bus.

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Because you believe that for a woman to have an opinion is still, in 2017, a radical act.

Because you’re a Muslim, an immigrant, a Jew, a trans woman or a trans man.

Because you’re disabled.

Because you’re a two.

Because we’re all in this together – and that scares the hell out of you.

Because there really are more of us than of them, but only if you show up.

Saturday’s your last best chance.