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Category Archives: Culture
Chris Champion and the Curriculum Review
Mr Kenney handpicked Mr Champion, a historian, as a subject area expert to provide recommendations for the Kenney government’s revamp of the social studies curriculum for kindergarten to grade 4 students. Mr Champion’s education and experience, while interesting, are utterly … Continue reading
Calgary Flames Arena–Have We Got A Deal For You!!!
To paraphrase Jane Jacobs, the majority of Calgary City Council regard Calgarians as “empty-headed young ladies whose main duties were to see that their nails were clean, their curves properly distributed and their behavior seemly.” These councillors refuse to allow … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Economics, Politics and Government
Tagged Calgary Flames Arena, Druh Farrell, Evan Woolley, Jane Jacobs, Jeromy Farkas, Ken King, Naheed Nenshi
39 Comments
Happy Canada Day!
Dear Canada: Happy birthday! With hugs and kisses from Ms Soapbox. PS: You may have heard some silly talk to the effect that Alberta wants to separate from Canada because Albertans don’t think Canada appreciates their contribution to Confederation. They’re … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrations, Culture, Politics and Government
Tagged Canada Day, Jason Kenney, Western Separatism
27 Comments
The UCP Addresses Conversion Therapy…”in due course”
By a strange coincidence Ru Paul’s Drag Race Season 11 came to town the same week that Premier Kenney and his Health Minister, Tyler Shandro, explained (sort of) the UCP government’s position on conversion therapy. Ms Soapbox and her daughters … Continue reading
GSAs…Here we go again
Last Thursday Mr and Ms Soapbox joined hundreds of Calgarians protesting Mr Kenney’s plan to out kids who join gay-straight alliances (GSAs) in schools. The question on everyone’s mind was why would the man who says he’s fit to govern … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Education, Politics and Government
Tagged Bill 10, Bill 24, Doug Schweitzer, GSAs, Jason Kenney, LGBTQ2S, RuPaul, Sashay away
16 Comments
A Little Story About Character
Sometimes it’s the little stories that move us. Last week Mr and Ms Soapbox attended a fundraiser for Rachel Notley. It was hosted by a group of Calgary lawyers at a swanky downtown restaurant. Lawyers, business people and representatives from … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Politics and Government
Tagged Jason Kenney, LBGTQ, Rachel Notley, San Francisco AIDs epidemic
68 Comments
Has Jason Kenney Evolved?
The Up Series is an amazing documentary that follows the lives of 14 British children over five decades. The children were interviewed every seven years starting in 1964 when they were seven years old. The next instalment, 63 Up, will … Continue reading
Posted in Crime and Justice, Culture, Education, Politics and Government
Tagged AIDS, GSAs, Jason Kenney, Kyle Morrow, LBGTQ, Notwithstanding Clause, The Up Series
49 Comments
Why Carpay’s Comment About the Rainbow Flag Matters
“History can familiarize, and it can warn.” – Timothy Snyder On Friday Mr and Ms Soapbox attended Rachel Notley’s Octoberfest in November event. In her speech, Premier Notley mentioned that Jason Kenney, the leader of the UCP, is still supporting … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Law, Politics and Government
Tagged Jason Kenney, John Carpay, LBGTQ, Rachel Notley, Rainbow Flag, Tim Snyder
24 Comments
Hello Ottawa!
Ms Soapbox is on her way to Ottawa. There’s a good chance she’s in the air right now squashed into a tiny little seat trying to figure out why her WestJet onboard entertainment app isn’t working (luckily, she’s brought along … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Education, Politics and Government, Uncategorized, Vacation
Tagged Kent Hehr, Parliament Buildings, Question Period
21 Comments
Political Discourse in Alberta: Seen through Orwell’s Lens
“Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind.”—George Orwell It was fascinating to consider Jason Kenney’s comments on two issues that arose this week in the … Continue reading