Women's March on DC and state capitols to send a message to Donald Trump

(This blog posting is a priority column to be published in the Sky Hi News for  Jan 3, on)
After slicing and dicing the results of the 2016 presidential election, the question remains whether Donald Trump’s  impulsive grabbing of women’s private parts, remarks against women reporters , and the issues he supported had any impact on the outcome.,  The answer is yes. Troubling to many women  was his conversion to “pro life” and a statement he made willing to punish those who get abortions. It was one of the highest gender gaps in presidential voting history, with women voting 54% to 42%.However, the gap was not as high as it could have been since racial , high male gender turnout, and educational differences played a significant role.

None the less, with a president in the White House who will determine the next Supreme Court nominee and Congress in total control by the GOP, many women are feeling insecure about issues of equal pay and whether Roe v Wade will be upheld in the future.

Fears are not limited to women since Trump and his supporters  signaled an end to “political correctness” in public language and attitude There was overt  hostility demonstrated by himself and by his campaign supporters toward all who were not white male, including gays and the disadvantaged physically, and racial and religious minorities..The Muslim ban and registration of Muslims Trump advocated signaled a disregard of human and civil rights.

To send Trump a warning that they can mobilize women and others against him and members of Congress,  women  and those who feel threatened by the new administration’s disrespect of civil and human rights  will be marching on Washington January 21, the day before inauguration. Trump lost the popular vote by nearly three million and his electoral college vote margin was the 46th lowest in the history of 58 elections. He is beginning his term in a political position sensitive to such public pressure.

 Not all  who would like to march  will be able to make the trip to D.C so that similar, simultaneous demonstrations will be held in state capitols, including in Denver.  In Grand County transportation to the Denver march is also being organized. Contact:  Irene.cooke@gmail.com  1-970- 531-0831.   For more information visit www.marchonColorado.org.

______________________________________________________________________________________ http://www.factcheck.org/2016/11/trump-landslide-nope/ http://www.newsweek.com/2016/11/18/hillary-clinton-presidential-election-voter-gender-gap-520579.html

http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2016/11/09/behind-trumps-victory-divisions-by-race-gender-education/
_http://qz.com/833003/election-2016-all-women-voted-overwhelmingly-for-clinton-except-the-white-ones/_______________________________________________________________________________

The mission as stated on the www.marchonColorado.org web page are:

1) All women shall maintain the freedom and lawful protection to choose what is best for them as it concerns their biological and reproductive health.  

2)  The diverse and vibrant communities of the United States of America shall be protected from political factions that would seek to inhibit their expression and existence by implementing legal restrictions on personal freedoms. These diverse and vibrant communities are the fabric of our great country and shall not be torn by hateful, divisive, and racist rhetoric or actions.

3)   All people, regardless of gender, gender identification, ethnicity, racial heritage, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation and/or socioeconomic status shall be treated equally and equitably, with respect, dignity and justice for all.

By bringing thousands of people together online and in person at Denver’s Civic Center Park, we strive to provide an outlet and support for those who wish to:

1) Advocate for and defend the most marginalized members of our society.

2) Connect with like-minded individuals and organizations within local Colorado communities.

3) Serve as a model of peaceful demonstration for the young women and men, and girls and boys, who will be the leaders of tomorrow.

4) Honor the women and men who have come before us and fought for human and women’s rights.