Elaine Lewinnek

The Day Without an Immigrant on February 16 did not have much impact here in immigrant-filled Southern California, so I initially held out little hope for the Women’s Strike. That is when I realized that I needed to organize something public for myself. I chose an impromptu beach clean-up. Recent storms ...

Once we get downtown, the march itself is more diverse. The speakers call out to many racial groups as well as queer, trans, immigrant, veteran, and deaf communities. We end up walking behind a group of Chinese-speakers who have dyed their hair pink. Most people’s signs are homemade: “Rise up!” ...