There are these punkish ladies who are currently trying to start a community response to sexual violence group which will meet at Jura Books. Its great. I took the first 2 issues of their zine “What Do We Do When” and I’m astounded at the depth and maturity of the thought presented.

The first zine is a collection of resources from women who have attempted to deal with sexual assault in their punk communities. They’re very aware of the difficulties involved in confronting trangressive sexual behaviour in an optional community, that doesn’t necessarily trust the police, that is steeped in patriarchy. And yet, good solutions are being produced.

This confirms my belief in pluralism. We cannot all be one, and can’t allow follow the one path to out better place. But in our own ways, we might get there. And if someone does it better than you, it isn’t stealing to use their methods.