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Jun 16, 2021 3 tweets 1 min read Read on X
I can’t stop thinking about the ease with which Jason Kenney lies.

These aren’t minor fibs, but revisions of history and denial of facts on the public record.

A real leader apologizes for past harm. And does better.

Instead, this premier blames, gaslights, and doubles down.
Mark my words: this man and his party will continue to lie.

They will minimize the damage that they’ve done.

They will urge you to stick with them and stay the course.

They will offer promises they’ll never fulfill.

They will paint the NDP as the villain.
Don’t let them.

There’s a better choice, with a leader who has integrity and empathy; one who will build a province that’s welcoming, kind, and forward-thinking.

A better Alberta with honest leadership has never been more possible.

🍊💪

#BetterOffWithRachel

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Feb 12
Friends,

Thank you. I’ve been overwhelmed, and admittedly, deeply moved by the support I’ve received over the last while from Albertans encouraging me to run to be leader of our party.

I thought about this a lot. I did. A photo of Janis talking to a reporter. A small text section at the bottom says “Let's build a better Alberta, together. Thank you, friends.”
What I hate most is that I feel like I’m letting some of you down. I hope you’ll understand that now is not the time for me.

My focus will continue to be on being the best darn MLA I can for the people of Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood.
I’m reminded daily of the honour it is to be in this role, and I won’t ever take it for granted.

We’re facing a lot. The climate crisis. Attacks on trans rights. Privatization of healthcare. These issues and more demand that we be unapologetically progressive in how we respond.
Read 8 tweets
Nov 8, 2022
Ministers responsible for the Status of Women across Canada are meeting in Nova Scotia.

Alberta doesn’t have one, since they killed the ministry. There’s a parliamentary secretary, but did they send her?

Naw, they sent one of the Jasons™️ instead. Were no women MLAs around? 🤔
So, go forth Jason Luan, and boast to your federal, provincial, and territorial colleagues about the great work the UCP is doing when it comes to women.

Like, um…well, hopefully they don’t ask about GBA+ since your government killed that. Or any sort of intersectional approach.
Or about all you’ve done to centre women’s voices throughout the pandemic. Yeah, maybe don’t talk about that.

Or about how you’ve supported women-dominated professions like teaching and healthcare… shit, stay away from that one too
Read 5 tweets
Nov 6, 2022
So the bad news is the roads are terrible and I couldn’t even see the highway. The good news is I get to discover Duchess, Alberta! Be safe out there, friends! ❄️
Update: I’m usually a tough guy and just keep going, but legit it was wild out. Shoutout to the guy on the highway who was pulled over and said go to Duchess!

Anyway I’m now drinking a beer at the hotel and everyone is sweet. One lady even offered me her place to stay! Berta! 💖
Update! Did you ever wonder what you can get for $40 a night in Duchess? 😍
Read 4 tweets
Sep 26, 2022
Getting lots of folks asking about events happening Friday, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Sharing in the next few posts the events that I know of on Treaty 6 territory.

If you’ve got one I’ve missed, I’m happy to share.

🧡
Creating Hope Society (@Creating_Hope_) are hosting “Calling our Spirits Back” at Boyle Street Plaza. Details here: eventbrite.ca/e/calling-our-…
Bent Arrow are hosting their 2nd annual #NDTR event. Follow @BentArrowYEG for all the info.
Read 5 tweets
Sep 26, 2022
Wow. I don’t think I can fully explain all the feelings that I’m feeling!

I’ll do my best by sharing my deepest thanks and gratitude to everyone who came out to our nomination meeting today.

🧡🧵
It’s been the honour of a lifetime to represent the people of Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood for the last three years. And for you all to put your faith in me once again to represent our riding means the world.
Thanks again, friends. Let’s do this. Let’s elect an NDP government, and let’s build a better Alberta, together.

🧡

📸: @dbphotographics
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Dec 6, 2021
Today is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, a day we reflect on the murder of 14 women at École Polytechnique in Montréal on December 6, 1989.

We remember them.

And we remember the countless women who have lost their lives to violence.

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We must, however, acknowledge that violence against women disproportionately impacts racialized women, and in particular, Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people.
We cannot truly make progress on gender-based violence if we do not act on systemic racism, and the historic and current barriers that Indigenous people face.
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