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The Avengers work with (and for) women of all races and classes; bisexual, heterosexual, and queer women; and transgendered and intersex individuals. The group claims to emphasize constructive action against heterosexist, homophobic, heteronormative, classist, racist, sexist, and generally oppressive forces and institutions in society, in the lesbian community. They famously intervened when Sandi Toksvig was dumped by the Save the Children charity after coming out. Following protests organised by the Lesbian Avengers, Toksvig was re-instated. The Lesbian Avengers use the following slogans:

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  • The Avengers work with (and for) women of all races and classes; bisexual, heterosexual, and queer women; and transgendered and intersex individuals. The group claims to emphasize constructive action against heterosexist, homophobic, heteronormative, classist, racist, sexist, and generally oppressive forces and institutions in society, in the lesbian community. They famously intervened when Sandi Toksvig was dumped by the Save the Children charity after coming out. Following protests organised by the Lesbian Avengers, Toksvig was re-instated. The Lesbian Avengers use the following slogans:
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  • The Avengers work with (and for) women of all races and classes; bisexual, heterosexual, and queer women; and transgendered and intersex individuals. The group claims to emphasize constructive action against heterosexist, homophobic, heteronormative, classist, racist, sexist, and generally oppressive forces and institutions in society, in the lesbian community. There are approximately fifty-five Lesbian Avenger chapters, five of which are international. No national organization or structure connects the chapters, which are locally controlled and operated. Each chapter of the Lesbian Avengers collaborates on major events like the annual Dyke March and larger, national protests. They also work in conjunction with other progressive groups in their respective communities. They famously intervened when Sandi Toksvig was dumped by the Save the Children charity after coming out. Following protests organised by the Lesbian Avengers, Toksvig was re-instated. The Lesbian Avengers use the following slogans: * "The fire will not consume us — we take it and make it our own", (chanted while other Avengers are fire-eating) * "Be the bomb you throw", and * "We recruit" (referring to the societal fear that homosexuals 'recruit' children).
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