‘Knitting Has Always Been Political’: Ravelry Bans Pro-Trump Content, and Reactions Flood In - The New York Times

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The site’s move set off a firestorm about the role of politics in the crafting world.Traditionally, politics are not for the dinner table. Or the crafting circle.

But on Sunday, Ravelry, a popular website for knitters and crocheters, took a political stand when it announced that it was banning content that supports President Trump, in what it said was a resolution against white supremacy.

“We cannot provide a space that is inclus


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