"Indigenous writers, black writers, queer writers, writers of different abilities don’t see themselves reflected in this union and don’t want to become members. There is something more that needs to be addressed; I hope they do that.”

Which has, I think, nothing whatsoever to do with the furor over the editorial.  I hope.  I haven't read the entire editorial (can any one read it, now?)  I agree with this: “I don’t believe in cultural appropriation,” began the editorial by Hal Niedzviecki in the spring issue of Write magazine. “In my opinion, anyone, anywhere, should be encouraged to imagine other peoples, other cultures, other identities."

Absolutely.  In fact, I'd go so far as to say the writer has a duty and an obligation to do so.  Taken to its absurd limit, this upset reminds me of a radio talk show host who interviewed me about my latest book.  He chuckled and snidely suggested I had no business writing about women because I was male.  Huh??