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After claiming that the absence, in the publication of the new study guide for immigrants, of reference to Canadian equality rights as they pertain to gays and lesbians was the result of an oversight , homophobic Immigration minister, Jason Kenney, is found to have personally wielded the red marker that struck sections on gay equality and marriage from early drafts. More from The Globe and Mail
This amazing buyers guide will help you determine whether the companies you support also support the people you support. Put together by the Human Rights Campaign foundation in the States, an organization working toward achieving and maintaining rights for LGBTQ people across some of the most homophobic regions in North America, the guide indicates that despite tragic choices on the part of state legislatures, a very positive response to equality has been seen throughout the business sector. But it's interesting to know that BestBuy scores 100% on the Corporate Equality Index whereas RadioShack only scores 40%. Or that Dell is another shining example of support for the LGBTQ community, but Acer slumps way back at 58% on the CEI. Take a look at the Buyer's Guide and make your choices as positive as possible. The Human Rights Campaign Buyers Guide for 2010 Here's the criteria used to make the assessements, HRC's Corporate Equality Index
Posted by: Gretta Vosper in thoughts, spirituality, social, religion, reflection, progressive, media, justice, gretta, ethics, equality, environment, documentary on
Oct 27, 2009
The oppression of women and girls in Afghanistan continues and as their oppressors well know, fear is the most effective weapon they have. 'Poison gas' puts 50 Afghan schoolgirls in hospital Nearly 50 teenagers have been admitted to hospital after a suspected mass poisoning at an Afghan girls' school, the second such incident in a month.
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MAYWORKS is the largest and oldest festival honouring workers and the arts and it is happening THIS week in Toronto. Choosing to connect with the more radicalized May Day labour celebrations around the world, the festival brings together visual, theatre, music, and film artists who lift the challenges facing working people through their particular medium. From the website: "There has never been a movement for social change without the arts being central to its impact. It is through art that one can build upon the power of creation and expression to encourage new ways of thinking - sparking commitment, promoting ideals, and eliciting action. " See what you might have time to catch: MAYWORKS. It's worth supporting!
Every year, a contingent of churches, along with several United Churches, march in the Toronto Pride Parade. Metropolitan United Church has been putting a float together for years and invites other United Churches in Toronto to be part of the fun by marching with them. The only stipulation is . . . ya gotta put in the time, in order to shine. That is, you need to help construct the float at least once (usually on a Saturday morning). I took part in this a few years ago and it was a total blast! And marching in the parade was an awesome experience. The minister at Metropolitan, John Joseph Mastandrea, has again invited West Hill to be part of it all. Unfortunately, I don't have the time this year to be able to commit to this personally, however, I would invite anyone or any group at West Hill to be part of this fun opportunity. The first meeting is this Saturday, April 18th, 9:30 am at Metropolitan United. If you and your friends have an interest in this, want to take part, or just want more information, please contact me. I can be reached through this website or email me at dana@westhill.net Talk to you soon!
Posted by: Marion Morrish in movie, equality on
Mar 8, 2009
"Iron Jawed Angels" is an enthralling movie (Hilary Swank) about the fight for women's equality and voting rights, and very appropriate for International Women's Day. Not new - been on the shelves for quite a while. If I had known this story early on, maybe I would have appreciated so much more all that the women in a earlier time (U.S.) had struggled through. These were the Suffragettes who demonstrated, were arrested, spent time in prison - so that they, and their sisters, would be allowed (even that phrase sticks in the throat!) to cast their votes. I watched this movie in awe of these women. Would I have been willing to upset my whole life applecart to stand up like they did, do what they did, endure what they did? I feel a little twinge thinking about that. Check it out. Would many among us have been so brave?!?
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