There is one thing missing from the upcoming Women’s March publicity and philosophy: the urgent need for Peace not War!
The March will speak out against hate, discrimination and exploitation. That’s good.
The
March will also speak out strongly in favor of equality, women’s
reproductive choice and respect for all people regardless to disability,
gender, orientation, etc.. That’s also good.
But the subject of
US military aggression and war is essential. We hope that many marchers
will include this in their signage and discussions. Despite many
antiwar groups and individuals actively advocating for “peace” to be in
the platform/demands of the March, this is the second year peace is
being minimized or ignored by the organizers.
-- Cindy Sheehan and Rick Sterling, "Peace Should Be Integral to the Women's March" (CINDY SHEEHAN'S SOAPBOX).