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<p>Another webcomic artist recently said “Don’t bother coming to my booth unless you’re gong to buy something.” What’s your opinion on this?</p>
AnonymousThat’s pretty shitty. I hope it wasn’t a friend of mine.
And while those working to improve access to healthcare and the status of women may be frustrated that we are portrayed as “not caring” when they care deeply and devote their lives to this movement, let’s be aware that there is a lot of privilege that goes into our ability to be responsible, that something like the Why The Fuck Should I Use Emergency Contraception? speaks to young women who aren’t career activists, that social justice isn’t about proving ourselves to be deserving so much as it is about defending our right to not be perfect.
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| — | Lena Chen has some smart words on why getting real is the first step of activism. (via mayaslinklings) |
