To whom it may concern: The recent case of Jenny Dionne and her banning from a Halifax bar was recently brought to my attention. I was not only dismayed but disgusted at the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission’s determination that Ms. Dionne had no case, particularly since, given the way she was treated and per... »
Archive for August 24th, 2007
When the discrimination is flagrant…
Friday, August 24th, 2007
It MUST be contested. A Halifax bar in Nova Scotia actually kicked out one of their regulars for being overweight. They have no more business throwing someone out of a bar over their weight than they do over that person’s race, religion, or sexual preference. While obesity may or may not be a personal... »
Etsyseller: Heidimonkey
Friday, August 24th, 2007
Etsy seller Heidimonkey is another new plus designer on the Etsy scene. Her stuff is on the edgy side, with a sort of punkified Western flare. Maybe it’s all the tats and pinup girls. If you like a sharp-edged Western edge – talk about harking back to the real spirit of the old west... »





