Jessica McQuain oral history interview, March 2, 2019

Interviewed by Morna Gerrard. In this interview, Jessica McQuain begins by reflecting on growing up in a conservative Republican family, her move toward more liberal politics and her experiences coming out as bisexual in this conservative environment. She then discusses her process of realizing and living her queer identity and her perspective on feminism in the everyday lives of women. After explaining her motivations for joining the march, McQuain describes her experience of the Atlanta Women's March, the women participating in the march, and her somewhat conflicted feelings about it. Finally, she discusses her perception of the media response to the march and her fears and hopes for the country under the current administration.