Liberations are as intertwined as oppressions.
Oppressions work together by pitting us against each other. "Don’t participate in the walkout because the demonstration venue isn't disability-friendly. Donate to this GoFundMe that won’t even reach cities under attack because of blockades!" "Mutual aid isn’t a financially accessible way for low-income people to help others. Volunteer for our culturally insensitive program instead!" "Gender-affirming care reinforces negative stereotypes about women. Just ignore the plight of trans and nonbinary people because you fit into current gender norms!" Liberation and revolution are not built for exclusivity. White feminism is not revolutionary liberation. Neither are performative anti-racism, restricted disability accommodations, capitalist environmentalism, or any number of other exclusive forms of “justice.” When we remain in the realities of dominant systems of oppression, we move with compassion by acknowledging and working around the barriers that m...