Amanda Paterson

🏳️‍🌈 She/Her • B.HPEd • R.Kin

[Kathleen Ganley @KathleenGanley]

I am deeply troubled by the images, video footage and stories emerging from the University of Calgary last night.

I was a U of C student who protested on issues that were important to me. I think it is a fundamental right, particularly at a university, for people to be allowed to express their disagreement and displeasure with decisions being taken by those in power.

What is particularly troubling to me about this incident is that when right-wing extremists blockaded an Alberta border crossing and shut down hundreds of millions of dollars in economic activity it was allowed to go on for two weeks. I am incredibly troubled that the response to people voicing their opinions on human rights was so much harsher than the response to people we know were stockpiling weapons and planning to kill RCMP officers.

Antisemitism and Islamophobia are on the rise on campuses — every student deserves to feel safe on campus. What happened last night does nothing to help.

I fully understand that police often have more information than the public, and they may not be able to release it. However, this appears to be a disproportionate response, particularly in light of how the Coutts blockade was handled.

Students, human rights activists and the public deserve a full and immediate investigation by an independent body.

In a time when the idea of freedoms have been co-opted by those who wish to pursue their own selfish ends and refuse to recognize that rights come with responsibilities, it is more important than ever that we safeguard people’s fundamental rights.

Conversations about differing values, difficult questions and hard conversations are the cornerstone of democracy. Shutting down protests on campus, refusing to allow students and human rights advocates to express their values and perspective is absolutely not the society we should be building.

#ableg #yyc

[The Breakdown @TheBreakdownAB]

Tonight at Smith’s town hall in Medicine Hat…

The stakes of Smith’s war on vulnerable youth were absolutely laid bare by this brave Albertan.

Everyone should watch this.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

[Darren Markland @drdagly]

My intensive care unit is full of those dying from social neglect. You cannot save money by hybridizing healthcare unless you deny emergency care to those you have denied basic access. The delayed consequences are morbid and incredibly resource intense. https://t.co/IhaIcjAgAK

[Twisted Element @TwistedElement]

When queer/allied counter protesters are assaulted by the police, it is clear they remain no friend for us.

[Twisted Element @TwistedElement]

Tonight we received a phone call saying “if you 🚬’s come near my kids, I’ll burn your f*cking bar down.”

Our community has faced escalating fascism while our elected officials do absolutely nothing.

@JyotiGondek what’s your plan?

[TRexMD @TRexMD780]

Hey twitter friends, need your help catching the attention of @BlueJays or @Angels or any other #YYZ folk: A colleague of mine has a lovely little boy w/many challenges who loves to play baseball but lost his last 2 seasons due to injuries and he's devastated.

1/3

[Rowan Wiebe @RowanWiebe]

May God grant me the confidence of the UCP staffer that filled out the Calgary Pride application

[Gwendoline Dirk @gwendoline_dirk]

UCP makes it even more difficult for post-secondary students! Grants decrease from $375 to $250 a month overnight. Without warning or major efforts to inform students of the changes, the UCP eliminated all eligibility above $33,180! #ableg #education #youthempowerment

[Pickswise @Pickswise]

These words from Vin Scully ring even more true right now.

Rest In Peace, Vin. You will be missed ♥️

[alexa @alexadoingstuff]

I don’t need ketamine therapy I need a walkable city and 20 hour workweek

[Darren Markland @drdagly]

People ask me how they can help healthcare providers.

1. Learn CPR
2. Carry naloxone
3. Exercise every day.
4. Cook your own meals. (Mostly)
5. Vote always.
6. Ongoing adult education.
7. Volunteer

Sounds simple, but if we did them all the world would be a better place.

[Amanda Paterson @ampaterson24]

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[Amanda Paterson @ampaterson24]

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[Amanda Paterson @ampaterson24]

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[Amanda Paterson @ampaterson24]

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