Invitation to Brave Space
By Beth Strano  
Together we will create brave space
Because there is no such thing as a “safe space"
We exist in the real world
We all carry scars and we have all caused wounds.
In this space
We seek to turn down the volume of the outside world,
We amplify voices that fight to be heard elsewhere,
We call each other to more truth and love
We have the right to start somewhere and continue to grow.
We have the responsibility to examine what we think we know.
We will not be perfect.
This space will not be perfect.
It will not always be what we wish it to be
But
It will be our brave space together,
and
We will work on it side by side


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Wasted Ink Zine Distro supports the safety of our staff, volunteers, and patrons.  By entering Wasted Ink Zine Distro and/or participating in our events, discussions, and activities (both on the physical space and online), you agree to abide by the following guidelines:
  1. Cishetero-patriarchy exists, white supremacy exists, ableism exists, racism exists, colonialism never ended, capitalism is bad. This is not a space where we argue about the basics of the situation. We learn and grow together, we do not gaslight each other and we do not minimize or deny experiences with oppression.
  2. Oppressive, abusive, or reactionary language and behavior of any kind will be interrupted and challenged in all WIZD spaces and work.
  3. Respect, embrace, and defend the identities and complexities of all people and all life that do not uphold oppressive ideologies. We do not respect, embrace, or defend fascist ideology or persons.
  4. Value disabled and chronically ill members of our communities and create spaces and opportunities for them to meaningfully participate and thrive. We continue to take COVID-19 precautions and require masks at the events and gatherings we organize. 
  5. Do not tolerate threats – in any form – to the safety of any member of our organization or any part of the communities WIZD is accountable to. If you see it, interrupt it. If it’s not safe to interrupt, tell someone as soon as you can.
  6. Respect the boundaries, consent, and emotional and bodily autonomy of all persons and ask about them – do not assume to know them. Unequivocally believe and fight for survivors of rape, trauma, and abuse.
  7. Be accountable. If you are called out for oppressive words or actions listen and then immediately change your behavior. What you meant is less important than what you do after you’ve hurt someone. Own your actions and own your shit.
  8. Abusers and fascists are not welcome in our space and will be asked to leave or be removed.
The collective volunteers and staff at Wasted Ink Zine Distro are empowered to enforce these rules.  We reserve the right to ask any individual who cannot abide by our Safer Space Policy to leave the physical or online space.
We update these policies as we continue to grow and learn here at Wasted Ink Zine Distro. Have questions? Email us at [email protected]! 

Updated 2024