I'm the founder of a clothing line that has spoken out against ICE. I got dropped from a store, but the backlash is worth it.

When Rachelle Hruska founded Lingua Franca, she never expected the brand to become political.

Courtesy of Rachelle Hruska

• When Rachelle Hruska founded the clothing line Lingua Franca, she had no intention of making it political.
• But the brand has since taken a stance on numerous causes, including, most recently, against ICE.
• She's lost business because of it, though she says it's worth it. Here's why.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rachelle Hruska...