“She was generally conceded to be the worst-tempered woman in the Nonviolent Movement,” Michaels said. “But she was also an organizer whom others followed to the ends of the earth.”
“We are a rare community, we need to let our tribal officials know that we’re here and we need their respect.”
If you’re going to mourn one, make sure it’s the right one. If you’re not sure which one to mourn, mourn them both.
“Fingernails scratch down the chalkboard of my mind when I’m trying to decide how to respond to someone calling me a lady an hour after another person has mistaken me for a man and grabbed me by the collar of …
“Men need to step up and accept our central role in combating the sexism and harassment that stand in the way of true women’s equality.”
“They suppress our anger for a reason. Let’s prove them right.”
“The trouble is if no one does it, things fall apart and you end up having to step in after the bill hasn’t been paid, the kid’s had cold pizza for lunch every day, the car didn’t get registered and …
“This is a friendly reminder to keep an accurate account of our history. Black and trans people are often overlooked and actively erased from the history books. Let’s do our part to actively combat that.”
