Sexist display was uncalled for

Originally published on NewWestministerRecord.org on March 1, 2017 By Jodie Ortega. Living in a patriarchal culture means that no one is exempt from the confines of sexism, even at a middle school. Upon reading the story about the Pink Shirt Day presentation at Queensborough Middle School on the New Westminster…

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Wil Wheaton sticks up for the nerds

As my son enters Junior High, I feel my own anxiety over the potential of bullying that can occur at this age. Projections can be so cruel. Our children are sponges and they hear everything we say. If we stereotype or judge others, our kids will absorb our behaviors as…

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Words from Mariah

I Am That Girl is a movement that inspires girls to LOVE, EXPRESS, and BE who they are creating a community and support system for girls all over the world. I love their vision statement from their site. It shouts out a revolt against self-doubt and glorifies self-love. The world,…

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Jennifer Livingston on WKBT responds to her bully

Nicely said Mrs. Livingston! What do you do when a complete stranger “throws up on you” with all their slimy projections? You politely respond so eloquently as this woman did! I am so impressed with her composure and grace, absolute role model! Jennifer has become a spokesperson for all those…

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