This is what happens when people fight back': Ali Smith on standing up for justice

'In a liberal democratic time, I grappled with my impotence against a world rife with suffering, from Gaza to Ukraine, and even my personal frustrations.'

'Caught in deep insomnia, I found myself grappling with numerous anxieties, from global conflicts to mundane domestic disputes, feeling overwhelmed and powerless as I walked through town.'

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