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Karin West-Weekes
@karinww.bsky.social
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Editor of games (Dragon Age, Mass Effect, SWTOR), singer of songs, reader of books, lover of being outside. She/her.
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My family is out with our fellow Albertans to protest the government attacks on our young trans citizens. From kiddos to seniors, we’re out here and we’re not giving up. ✊🩷🤍🩵🏳️‍⚧️
Citizens protesting attacks on trans rights (and the rights of teachers, disabled people, and health care workers) at the Alberta legislature
November 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Sunday, November 23 - 10:30 AM
Alberta Legislature
Transgender Day of Remembrance rally

“We gather to honour those we’ve lost, to uplift our trans community, and to stand united in the face of harmful legislation and escalating attacks.
The UCP’s attacks won’t stand. Alberta is better than this.”
Image in trans colours with information on a trans support/anti-Bill 9 protest on Sunday Nov 3 at 10:30am at the Alberta legislature
November 22, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Thursday, May 15 - 12:00-3:00pm Join us for a peaceful protest at the Alberta Legislature to stand against Bill 54, the Alberta Sovereignty Act, and the continued erosion of Indigenous rights and treaty obligations. This grassroots action calls for unity, accountability, and respect—centered on justice for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
May 14, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Edmonton Public Library Rainbow Read-In Protest Against 2SLGTBIA+ Discrimination Stanley A. Milner Library 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq. Sunday March 16 3-5pm
March 14, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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A map of the Gulf of Mexico with the name replaced as “Gulf of Second Place Hockey Teams”
February 24, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Well, that escalated quickly. 😂
In a snow-filled front yard, the tortoiseshell cat is now fairly high up in a leafless oak tree, while the enormous grey tabby on the front steps seems to say, “Here we go again.”
February 21, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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♥️I’m going through a pretty rough mental health time for multiple Big Life Reasons(TM), am standing outside in the snow with our animals because it’s finally above freezing, trying to take deep breaths. Haven’t opened BSky in a bit. Such a blessing for this to be the first thing I see. Thank you. ♥️
In a snow-filled front yard, a large brown and black dog, a tortoiseshell cat, a humongous grey tabby, and a black shorthair cat enjoy outside air for the first time in a while.
February 21, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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Morning horse blep from me and Scout. 😁
The face of a dark brown horse with a white blaze down his nose, with his tongue sticking out.
February 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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A pic of Buzz Lightyear saying, “You are a sad, strange little man, and you have my pity.”
January 31, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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This phrasing and context resonates deeply with me. 😁
Comic-style drawing of a horse smoking an unspecified substance; the horse’s back is draped with a blanket reading “Don’t give up. You can cuss the whole time, just don’t give up.”
January 24, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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Today’s glimmer of hope. ❤️
Two people holding a protest sign that reads “Respect my trans homies or I’m gonna identify as a fucking problem.”
January 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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A Krampus figurine swinging on a kitchen light fixture over a sink.
December 19, 2024 at 3:31 AM
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Love it while also confirming that Mel Gibson is absolute garbage.
Movie stills, one showing indigenous warriors, and the other showing Scottish warriors from Bravehart
December 15, 2024 at 9:26 PM
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Buzz Lightyear meme about sad, strange little men who have our pity.
December 7, 2024 at 7:03 PM
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We embrace this sentiment.
A Krampus figure with its arms around a desk lamp shaped like a giant crayon that gives off blue light.
December 7, 2024 at 9:42 AM
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It’s too bad Krampusnacht was yesterday, hey? 😝🤣
A Krampus figurine swinging from a hanging kitchen lamp in imitation of Miley Cyrus in her “Wrecking Ball” video
December 7, 2024 at 9:08 AM
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Canadian winter survival tip: Set as many things on fire as is reasonably possible.
Gnome decorations and 11 holiday candles
December 1, 2024 at 5:10 AM
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The further adventures of a Krampus on a Lampus. 2/2
An outdoor holiday light decoration where strings of lights make up a Christmas tree A Krampus doll figuring “rappelling” down an outdoor holiday light decoration where strings of lights make up a Christmas tree
November 27, 2024 at 6:00 AM
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The further adventures of a Krampus on a Lampus. 1/2
A Krampus doll figure sitting atop a globe lamp A Krampus doll figuring holding onto a lamp shaped like a blue pencil A Krampus doll figurine sitting atop a pendant lamp
November 27, 2024 at 5:58 AM
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I cannot be the first person to think of this particular take, but this holiday season is feeling like we need to step up, so may I offer a “Krampus on a Lampus”.
A krampus figuring perched on a lampshade
November 26, 2024 at 1:20 AM
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Trans people have been integral parts of North American communities since long before settlers arrived. 🏳️‍⚧️
This photo depicts the powerful We’wha, a Zuni Two Spirit person, who embodied both masculine and feminine qualities, including their roles.
November 20, 2024 at 7:06 PM
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A list of things that are outside and within one’s personal control.
November 18, 2024 at 6:58 PM
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Post by JE Durham
November 10, 2024 at 6:14 PM
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A graphic showing the United States; text says “This is NOT a Christian nation. It is a nation in which you are free to be Christian.”
November 5, 2024 at 4:28 PM
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When governments bully vulnerable people, and particularly vulnerable young people, it gives permission to others in society to do the same.
November 3, 2024 at 3:44 AM