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Tag Archives: LBGTQ
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
The Whole Gay Thing
Recently Brad Trost and Jason Kenney made some troubling comments about the whole gay thing and the progressives just won’t let it go. Trost, a “full spectrum” conservative, believes in all three conservative values: social conservatism, fiscal conservatism, and democratic … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Law, Politics and Government
Tagged Brad Trost, GSAs, Jason Kenny, LBGTQ
14 Comments