The Social Issues Commission

The official Twitter of the @QueensAMS Social Issues Commission. Supporting the diversity of students through anti-oppression.

[King Alfred @King_Alfreds_II]

Apartheid was "legal"
Slavery was "legal"
Colonialism was "legal"

Legality is a construct of the powerful

Not of justice

[The Queen's Journal @queensjournal]

NEWS: HREO launches Black History Month at Queen’s

“We need to understand [the importance of] correcting the disparities that exist in access in health and wellness for Black people who are continuously at the fringe of those access points.”

https://t.co/Hd9GGIJOK6

[PSAC 901 @PSAC901]

There is a big role for unions to be playing in #DefundThePolice, for us first thing first, we need @queensu to stop giving them large sums of money to further police our members

[The Queen's Journal @queensjournal]

NEWS: AKA hosts discussion on policing in Kingston

The event featured a presentation on the impact of policing, how the growth of Queen’s shaped policing in Kingston, and how policing in Kingston has evolved throughout the pandemic.

https://t.co/KLZmCA8Jvt

[nam kiwanuka @namshine]

Being poor is expensive. My belongings used to fit in a suitcase & were everything to me. The way those tents were torn down as if they’re garbage & not what keeps one physically safe & protects them from the elements. Imagine how much it took to save up to be able to buy a tent?

[The Social Issues Commission @AMS_SIC]

@amsPeerSupport is hiring a Training Coordinator- Application and Job description can be found at http://t.co/PpMJDZVK1p. Due Aug 19th!

[The Social Issues Commission @AMS_SIC]

You're still allowed to love it, just think critically about it! #OITNB http://t.co/hVY2H4md50

[The Social Issues Commission @AMS_SIC]

"States may no longer reserve the right for only heterosexual couples"!!!!!! http://t.co/f2KP2K4qvu

[Alma Mater Society @Queens_AMS]

We're proud to march in @KingstonPride parade today!

[The Social Issues Commission @AMS_SIC]

Check out the results of our ~*crafternoon*~! We're excited to march with these in the Kingston Pride Parade today!

[The Social Issues Commission @AMS_SIC]

Conversion therapy is now BANNED in Ontario! Embarrassing that this didn't happen ages ago but something to be celebrated nonetheless #AntiO

[The Social Issues Commission @AMS_SIC]

@Lavernecox says it all about @Caitlyn_Jenner's Vanity Fair cover: http://t.co/QhdcXNvnRL

[The Social Issues Commission @AMS_SIC]

#QueensU's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Report and Recommendations, hot off the press: http://t.co/ykvrvB0GqH

[The Social Issues Commission @AMS_SIC]

No GST on feminine hygiene products starting July 1st!!! #FeministFriday
See article here: http://t.co/KzHZ02vblY

[The Social Issues Commission @AMS_SIC]

15-25% of University aged women will experience sexual assault in during their academic career #EndSexualViolenceYGK

[The Social Issues Commission @AMS_SIC]

Summer volunteer opportunity!
The @shrckingston is hiring! Link to apply: http://t.co/398DqBOf66

[The Social Issues Commission @AMS_SIC]

A yummy lesson of equality vs. equity:

[The Social Issues Commission @AMS_SIC]

Something to keep in mind today: http://t.co/Otnw96e3YQ

[The Social Issues Commission @AMS_SIC]

Here’s A Video That Compares Life As A Black And A White Person http://t.co/MZDzwjMOCz via @nickguillory @buzzfeed

[The Social Issues Commission @AMS_SIC]

@emilylrnw signing off as the Social Issues Commissioner 2014-2015. It's been a slice tweeting about equity and anti-oppression!