Miriam Libicki responds to backlash over VanCAF appearance

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Cartoonist Miriam Libicki is facing renewed criticism over her scheduled appearance at Vancouver's comics festival, two years after the event apologized for previously banning her due to her service in the Israeli Defense Forces. The backlash highlights the ongoing tension within the comics community over how to navigate political activism and artistic platforms. Libicki's response to the current attacks underscores the complicated intersection of free speech, activism, and inclusion debates that have roiled the industry.