FUCK SHIT UP!

activism (ak'te viz'em) n. 1. the doctrine or practice of vigorous action or involvement as a means of achieving political or other goals, sometimes by demonstrations, protests, etc. 2. Philos. a. a theory that the essence of reality is pure activity, esp. spiritual activity, or process. b. a theory that the relationship between the mind and the objects of perception depends upon the action of the mind. [1905-10; < G Aktivismus. See ACTIVE, -ISM] (Random House 1983).

What qualifies as activism? Is it the lesbian avengers with their guerilla tactics or is it the so-called "sell-outs" that remain private in order to achieve status in the mainstream? They are both vigorously acting to achieve political goals. Is there a correct way to be an activist? Must we all burn our bras and scream at politicians that we LOVE to FUCK wimmin? Or should we all just remain quietly at home and wait for Congress to hand us down whatever rights are appropriated by the bible and the constitution? Is there no middle ground? If you tell the lesbian avengers that releasing insects has nothing to do with obtaining equal rights, they will call you a moderate, or even worse, a conservative. Or homophobic. If you tell a successful gay politician that you want the right to file joint tax returns with your partner, the civil right to marry whomever you choose, and the right to inherit your life partner's estate, he or she will tell you that you are being pushy and too liberal. They will also tell you that now is not the time to ask for those rights, now is the time to get protection in the workplace. If you try to compromise and ask for DP, pretty please, you get don't ask, don't tell. It is a vicious cycle. Where is there room for people like me who want to get what I deserve without having to beg for it or degrade myself by being violent?

Another argument is about what belongs in the realm of "queer." Many people I know choose not to call themselves that word, because they do not feel that they are in any way "queer." Yet this is the new word embraced by gays and lesbians of the 90s. It is an attempt to "reclaim" an old insult and fill it with empowerment. Does it work? I like to think of myself as completely normal, and that those around me are strange. Yet, I too have come to apply the term to myself, but with what consequences? I am now lumped with people who have to vote on whether or not to include trannies in the logistics of their social groups. I do not want to be identified with that. I don't understand why it is so hard for a group of "queers" to accept other people who receive the same social stigma. It is repulsive that these 90s "queers" do not want to be associated with drag queens, transgendered person, transsexuals or transvestites. Hmmm...why is this. I think that "queers" are feeling a little too empowered now that they can exclude their friends of many many years in order to become status quo. I say fuck that. What do you say?

• Check out Mother Nasty. We all want a momma like that.
• Get . A very cool site for REAL anarchists.
• For anarchists who can read.
• Transgendered Resources For those of us who say fuck gender.
• FaTGiRL All about sexy fat womyn.
• the stall wall See what the Swarm of Dykes is up to now.

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