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| Worcester woman fights for the right to bare breasts |
| 2013-08-22 |
| On the streets of Worcester, some residents have done a double take, questioning whether they really saw a woman walking or biking around town topless. "That's me," said Stacey, who did not want to have her last name published. "I'm trying to promote topless equality." In early July, Stacey stepped outside her Worcester home fully dressed below the belt, but without a bra or shirt. "I've been a nudist for years and years," she said. "I started being an activist about a month ago." She began going topless in Worcester when she became the spokeswoman for the Massachusetts chapter of Topless Equality. "Speaking out for Topless Equality is simply a fundamental right that I will shout from every rooftop that I am allowed to," she wrote on organization's website. She believes that if woman can legally go topless it will reduce sexism, adding "as we see a gain in allowing a woman's right to be and live topless, you will see more body acceptance and healthy women." While she admits the prospect was a bit "scary at first" she said that safety is a concern for women, regardless of their clothing, or lack thereof. "Any woman walking anywhere has to be careful." Primarily, her activism takes place through everyday moments, striking up conversation about her campaign when possible. While walking or biking through Worcester, she carries business cards to hand out. The cards read "I Support Topless Equality for Women" with a link to the Mass. chapter of Topless Equality and her twitter handle. The flip side of the card provides a brief definition for the movement. |
| Posted by:Beavis |
| #6 from the article - Aug 25 is world topless date and topless protests will be at the sites and times posted here: http://gotopless.org/gotopless-day |
| Posted by: 3dc 2013-08-22 22:10 |
| #5 Aw, geez, lady (and I use the term loosely), grow up and get a life. |
| Posted by: Barbara 2013-08-22 20:52 |
| #4 a budget Adrienne Barbeau. Not bad |
| Posted by: Frank G 2013-08-22 19:30 |
| #3 Pic at the link. Not bad... |
| Posted by: tu3031 2013-08-22 19:13 |
| #2 "That's me," said Stacey, who did not want to have her last name published. "I'm trying to promote topless equality." what the hell? NOW she's shy? I don't THINK so! |
| Posted by: Frank G 2013-08-22 19:01 |
| #1 How old and what size?...need to know before further inquiry. |
| Posted by: Jack Salami 2013-08-22 18:53 |