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hlthe2b

(106,825 posts)
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 08:51 AM Nov 2016

Wearing white today on behalf of HRC and women EVERYWHERE

(difficult since I'm too sloppy for a lot of white in my wardrobe)...Likewise feeling very emotional. Lots of exercise planned for today to keep me from freaking out!

But, for me, my thoughts are also filled with every damned incident of gender discrimination, harassment, cat-calling, ugly comments, wolf whistles, underestimation, interruption, and discounting of my views--based on my gender.... All those episodes are bubbling to the surface--and only ignite my admiration for the strength HRC has shown (and will HAVE to continue to manifest), on behalf of ALL OF US.

May we all earn the celebration so very due, AND continue to have her back--no matter who we supported in the primaries. Special hugs to all of HOF!

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Wearing white today on behalf of HRC and women EVERYWHERE (Original Post) hlthe2b Nov 2016 OP
Girl Power Lotusflower70 Nov 2016 #1
Salute Lotusflower70 Nov 2016 #2
It's a beautiful day. JTFrog Nov 2016 #3
I'm wearing my Hillary "Deal me In" shirt, made in the USA. mountain grammy Nov 2016 #4

Lotusflower70

(3,093 posts)
1. Girl Power
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 09:02 AM
Nov 2016

This is for all the victims who are survivors. Myself included. For standing strong against sexism and discrimination. For being judged on nothing but your looks. For being diminished and viewed as less than or weak. But we know our truth. We are strong. We are fighters. We take on adversity and kick ass. And we will continue to fight for equal rights for all.

Lotusflower70

(3,093 posts)
2. Salute
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 09:03 AM
Nov 2016

I salute those who came before and fought to pave the way. Thank you for the bottom of my heart.

 

JTFrog

(14,274 posts)
3. It's a beautiful day.
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 10:27 AM
Nov 2016

Pantsuits everywhere in the bay area

Proud to be a member of Pantsuit Nation!



mountain grammy

(27,382 posts)
4. I'm wearing my Hillary "Deal me In" shirt, made in the USA.
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 11:21 AM
Nov 2016

and giving out playing cards. It's blue. Like you, I just can't wear white.

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