The agenda of the incoming Trump administration has grave implications for women; not only for reproductive autonomy, but for our standing as citizens in a free society.
Part of me has been battling a heavy blanket of despair that has been trying to settle over me since the reelection of Trump. The certainty that a tidal wave of political and social assaults against women is coming, has been difficult to sit with. But there is part of me that feels the embers of resistance growing. There's a feeling in me that I can't explain. It's like power coming from the earth and sky. It's anger directed at those who would oppress us, but it's also the knowledge that whatever differences exist between, I am ready to fight for all women. The only way we survive this is together. Women are power, and men try to grind us down, and strip us of our individual and collective identity. They've always been afraid of us, and it's time we give them reason to be.
Brilliant, again, Katherine. Like Indvar, I feel the NO gathering. When I moved more of my attention to Blue Sky and Threads, I found there are hosts of women who see the problem and are eager to support and defend women. They're not all stalwart GC types, but they do see the renewed anger and subjugation aimed at women. There's energy to build with out there.
Part of me has been battling a heavy blanket of despair that has been trying to settle over me since the reelection of Trump. The certainty that a tidal wave of political and social assaults against women is coming, has been difficult to sit with. But there is part of me that feels the embers of resistance growing. There's a feeling in me that I can't explain. It's like power coming from the earth and sky. It's anger directed at those who would oppress us, but it's also the knowledge that whatever differences exist between, I am ready to fight for all women. The only way we survive this is together. Women are power, and men try to grind us down, and strip us of our individual and collective identity. They've always been afraid of us, and it's time we give them reason to be.
What an amazing and beautifully worded comment. I feel much the same. Thanks for articulating it so well...
A tragically insightful and astute essay. Thanks for braving the darkness so we can all see war it looks like - and how to get out.
Brilliant, again, Katherine. Like Indvar, I feel the NO gathering. When I moved more of my attention to Blue Sky and Threads, I found there are hosts of women who see the problem and are eager to support and defend women. They're not all stalwart GC types, but they do see the renewed anger and subjugation aimed at women. There's energy to build with out there.
Thanks, Esmee - means a lot coming from you. And agree with you above!
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