Women's March, Harlene, resist!

[adabsolutely]

I felt as if Harlene walked with me yesterday. Portland was her adopted city, the last place she lived. Thinking of her helped me handle the crowd without feeling any claustrophobia. There was so much kindness and determination on display in that mass of humanity. The sense of doom I've felt since the election has lifted to allow a new

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[mackiedockie]

I'm glad we could walk together, as well, even though we were a few hundred miles apart. #resist

[adabsolutely]

Many a mile together.

[swordznsorcery]

Well done. Much admiration for those who made a stand. Some amazing signs on display, and so many faces, in so many places. A heck of an achievement.

[adabsolutely]

Indeed. There were people of all ages (it was great to see so many young ones) and with a wide spectrum of signs. And it felt safe. Many many smiles. Portland was pretty amazing. Some of the police were wearing the pink pussy hats.

My favorite chant was: We will not go away, welcome to your first day! A chant for that day only, of course, but also the time honored: This is what democracy looks like!