Sometimes intentions are pure and the history of a word is good, but when racialized people are uncomfortable, we need to listen and make changes. Brownies changing their name has lots of white people angry, but if more people can be comfortable joining the org, I support it.

Heartbroken about the growing hate against trans people and anti-LGBTQ violence. This mass shooting in Colorado is horrific and devastating. And I am furious that members of Congress like Boebert have the fucking audacity to say anything when they spread this hate constantly.

.Lauren Boebert you have played a major role in elevating anti-LGBT+ hate rhetoric and anti-trans lies while spending your time in Congress blocking even the most common sense gun safety laws. You don’t get to “thoughts and prayers” your way out of this. Look inward and change.

Tonight we honour and remember trans lives that have been lost to hate and violence. #newwestminsterpride #transrightsarehumanrights #translivesmatter #transremembranceday #prideeveryday #cityofnewwestminster #bestofnewwest #genderdiverse #pride

We're on day three of adamant resistance to the idea that Christmas decorations and/or celebrations in public school classrooms are a problem, so - A thought experiment thread. Take a deep breath. Relax your shoulders. Limber up your imagination.

The snow outside just makes us want to cuddle up with a good book right now 🛋 If you’re on the same page as us, you’ve got to check out Wildfires Bookshop’s pop-up this weekend at Steel & Oak on Dec 10th & 11th from 12pm-7pm! 📚 📸 wildfiresbookshop via IG

Thanks for still doing these reports. It's really nice to have a major who blogs about why they vote the way they do. I really hope as our new councillors mature into their role that motions brought to council will stop being what I can only see as time wasting politicking.

Going to be very hard to bring housing prices down to create the wages to housing cost differential from 20-30 yrs ago - younger folks with bigger mortgages would suffer. Wages need to go up significantly for working people.

A quick look at vacation days offered by country makes Canada look pretty awful. Is this something we're addressing to ensure that our workforce is rested enough to be productive? #canpoli en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_m…

Watching for news from us? Some of you spotted a mention in our newsletter of a chance to meet the new New West Pride board tonight. We have limited seating capacity, so if you would like to snag a seat & find out more about getting involved, email [email protected]. 1/2

Huge explosion outside the Marine Building on Burrard. #Vancouver #explosion

Sometimes a friend points something out that makes you stop and gasp. University of Waterloo is more upset that he commented on their post than actually addressing their racialized pay discrepancy. Expecting more education for the indigenous candidate and paying less is gross. Do better!

The Rotary Club of New West is currently looking to find organizations in town to support. As a general rule, we tend to prefer funding capital expenses for organizations that have a sustainable impact in the community. I'd love to hear who you think is deserving.

I just saw Aria B Cassadine's rendition of Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, and I think it's the best version of that song I've ever heard. I can't find it on spotify though. Has it been recorded yet? I want to add this to my Christmas playlist!

Today is #TransDayOfVisibility. For some this means being visible for the struggles they've endured. For others it's being seen for who they are. For all of us it's a time to try to learn more and become more accepting. Increased visibility means fewer deaths.

Have you got your tickets yet!? trellis.org/nwpride5050draw

We have a cat burglar in #NewWest. If you spot any of these missing shoes in the Sapperton area please call our neighbour… right meow. The funniest piece of mail I have received and I do hope she gets her shoes back. 👞 👟 👠

I agree with Nadine here. Government needs to hear from people on issues important to them, but public hearings aren't effective to discuss marginalized people. Perhaps a citizen's assembly mixed with other ways the general public can share their views? People need to be heard

B.C.’s representative for children and youth is calling on the provincial government to identify and implement policies to support gender-diverse children — especially those in care. vancouver.citynews.ca/2023/06/22/bc-…

🌈Earlier this week, the group announced a spate of events, set to take place from Aug. 10 to 20. The flagship Street Festival will be happening on Saturday, Aug. 19. #newwest #newwestminster #pride #newwestpride newwestanchor.com/p/new-west-pri…