Stephanie Lynn
@stephlyanie.bsky.social
Freelance web, graphic, and content designer. Writer and poet. Sharing insights and musings for a gentler world.
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Last Oct, we sounded the alarm that the City of Vancouver seemed like they were about to dissolve citizen advisory committees and our collective advocacy stopped that:
Our Voices Made a Difference at Council
This past Wednesday at Vancouver City Council, Mayor Sim introduced a motion to review and streamline community advisory committees.
www.womentransformingcities.org
May 16, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Last Oct, we sounded the alarm that the City of Vancouver seemed like they were about to dissolve citizen advisory committees and our collective advocacy stopped that:
This is the type of resistance I like to see!
Salt Lake City, Utah, and Boise, Idaho, adopted official Pride flags on Tuesday in response to state laws barring the display of any nonofficial flags at schools and government buildings.
Salt Lake City and Boise Adopt Official Pride Flags in Response to State Laws
www.nytimes.com
May 7, 2025 at 11:25 PM
This is the type of resistance I like to see!
Would love to see @jennykwan.bsky.social considered for @ndp.ca leadership!
May 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Would love to see @jennykwan.bsky.social considered for @ndp.ca leadership!
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A verified @gofundme.com hub for Lapu Lapu Day tragedy fundraising #vancouver
Vancouver Festival tragedy: Donate or Fundraise
You can donate to verified fundraisers on this page for the people and families affected by the Vancouver attack
www.gofundme.com
April 30, 2025 at 1:10 PM
A verified @gofundme.com hub for Lapu Lapu Day tragedy fundraising #vancouver
I was really inspired by the creator of this #Kickstarter! She's a mom who struggled with post partum depression and decided to write a children's book to support other moms with similar experiences.
When the Sky Feels Heavy: a children’s book for Postpartum
A children’s book that supports mums through postpartum and sheds light on the hidden struggles of early motherhood.
www.kickstarter.com
April 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I was really inspired by the creator of this #Kickstarter! She's a mom who struggled with post partum depression and decided to write a children's book to support other moms with similar experiences.
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Two more weeks until #BlueskyForDummies is on store shelves, and the Kindle version is available now 🎉
Thanks to @jay.bsky.team for the foreword, and @emilyliu.me for being our Technical Editor. It was great to work on another book with @butow.bsky.social 15 years after our first title together 📚
Thanks to @jay.bsky.team for the foreword, and @emilyliu.me for being our Technical Editor. It was great to work on another book with @butow.bsky.social 15 years after our first title together 📚
April 22, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Two more weeks until #BlueskyForDummies is on store shelves, and the Kindle version is available now 🎉
Thanks to @jay.bsky.team for the foreword, and @emilyliu.me for being our Technical Editor. It was great to work on another book with @butow.bsky.social 15 years after our first title together 📚
Thanks to @jay.bsky.team for the foreword, and @emilyliu.me for being our Technical Editor. It was great to work on another book with @butow.bsky.social 15 years after our first title together 📚
I've noticed this as well: Concerns raised major parties haven't emphasized 2SLGBTQ+ supports and issues
2SLGBTQ+ Canadians want politicians this federal election to commit to safeguarding rights | CBC News
With Canada's 45th federal election two weeks away, 2SLGBTQ+ voters, community organizations and experts say tariffs have overshadowed the salient issues against a rising transphobic and anti-queer rh...
www.cbc.ca
April 16, 2025 at 2:19 AM
I've noticed this as well: Concerns raised major parties haven't emphasized 2SLGBTQ+ supports and issues
Family of missing Indigenous woman hopeful new billboard, reward could provide answers #MMIWG
Family of missing Indigenous woman hopeful new billboard, reward could provide answers | CBC News
Nearly six years after she first went missing, the family of a young Indigenous mother of two is hoping a new reward and billboard will turn up fresh leads in the case. Shae-Lynn McAllister disappeare...
www.cbc.ca
April 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Family of missing Indigenous woman hopeful new billboard, reward could provide answers #MMIWG
I'm excited to share that I’m creating a murder mystery party game but without the murder! If you'd like to be among the first to hear about the launch, please subscribe to my Substack! stephlyanie.substack.com #rpg #murdermystery #womenownedbiz
April 8, 2025 at 1:18 AM
I'm excited to share that I’m creating a murder mystery party game but without the murder! If you'd like to be among the first to hear about the launch, please subscribe to my Substack! stephlyanie.substack.com #rpg #murdermystery #womenownedbiz
Adding these to my watch list! @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Culture/2025...
Four Films to Help the World Make Sense | The Tyee
History is like jazz, retracing what came before.
thetyee.ca
April 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Adding these to my watch list! @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Culture/2025...
By Scrapping WAGE, Carney Unravels Decades of Progress via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
By Scrapping WAGE, Carney Unravels Decades of Progress | The Tyee
Women and Gender Equality Canada did vital work. Now that it’s gone, here’s what we stand to lose.
thetyee.ca
March 21, 2025 at 6:57 PM
By Scrapping WAGE, Carney Unravels Decades of Progress via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
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While the federal election might be called on Sunday (for April 28, according to CBC sources) 🚨VANCOUVER🚨 We have a by-election on April 5th.
There is advance voting March 26th or April 1st at Vancouver City Hall as well.
There is advance voting March 26th or April 1st at Vancouver City Hall as well.
Vancouver By-Election April 5th
Make your voice heard by voting in the 2025 Vancouver by-election happening on April 5th to fill two vacant city council seats.
miss604.com
March 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
While the federal election might be called on Sunday (for April 28, according to CBC sources) 🚨VANCOUVER🚨 We have a by-election on April 5th.
There is advance voting March 26th or April 1st at Vancouver City Hall as well.
There is advance voting March 26th or April 1st at Vancouver City Hall as well.
There's a by-election coming up on April 5 in Vancouver. Two councillors from opposition parties have stepped down and it's important we get out to vote for their replacements.
stephanielynn.ca/vancouver-by...
stephanielynn.ca/vancouver-by...
Exercise your right to vote in the Vancouver by-election - Stephanie Lynn
The Vancouver by-election is coming up on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Send a message to council by exercising your right to vote.
stephanielynn.ca
March 20, 2025 at 11:44 PM
There's a by-election coming up on April 5 in Vancouver. Two councillors from opposition parties have stepped down and it's important we get out to vote for their replacements.
stephanielynn.ca/vancouver-by...
stephanielynn.ca/vancouver-by...
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Decisions about transit funding are being made behind closed doors right now, but we can still make our voices heard if we unite!
March 16, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Decisions about transit funding are being made behind closed doors right now, but we can still make our voices heard if we unite!
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Tag your candidates and ask if they’ll take action on our policy asks if elected to Vancouver City Council!
From climate action to non-market housing to meaningful community safety solutions, you deserve to know where the people who are seeking to represent you on council stand.
From climate action to non-market housing to meaningful community safety solutions, you deserve to know where the people who are seeking to represent you on council stand.
March 3, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Tag your candidates and ask if they’ll take action on our policy asks if elected to Vancouver City Council!
From climate action to non-market housing to meaningful community safety solutions, you deserve to know where the people who are seeking to represent you on council stand.
From climate action to non-market housing to meaningful community safety solutions, you deserve to know where the people who are seeking to represent you on council stand.
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The March issue of @megaphonemagazine.com is available on the streets of Vancouver and Victoria. My column this month features BladeRunners, an innovative program designed to give Indigenous youth a chance to gain valuable work experience and skills training.
➡️ megaphonemagazine.com/find-a-vendor
➡️ megaphonemagazine.com/find-a-vendor
March 12, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The March issue of @megaphonemagazine.com is available on the streets of Vancouver and Victoria. My column this month features BladeRunners, an innovative program designed to give Indigenous youth a chance to gain valuable work experience and skills training.
➡️ megaphonemagazine.com/find-a-vendor
➡️ megaphonemagazine.com/find-a-vendor
I watched #Conclave last night and need to add it to this soft masculinity movies list. Loved it. Recommend!
We've been seeing the consequences of toxic, fragile masculinity for a long time. Here are 5 movies that show a softer, more caring side of masculinity. substack.com/home/post/p-...
#films #oscars #masculineEnergy
#films #oscars #masculineEnergy
5 movies that show male vulnerability
I’ve been watching a bunch lately to identify some of my favourite depictions of male vulnerability. If you’re yearning to see the softer side of masculine energy, watch these five movies.
substack.com
March 12, 2025 at 3:29 AM
I watched #Conclave last night and need to add it to this soft masculinity movies list. Loved it. Recommend!
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Make no mistake that attacks on trans people are attacks on gender, bodily autonomy and the right to identity. We must understand these connections and work together in allyship.
March 8, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Make no mistake that attacks on trans people are attacks on gender, bodily autonomy and the right to identity. We must understand these connections and work together in allyship.
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Dorothy Woodend: We need art as a source of comfort, but also as a reminder of what matters, and what is best about us contrary, infuriating, remarkable humans.
When the Chips Are Down, Count on Art | The Tyee
And let it surprise you! Here are two remarkable films to see you through.
thetyee.ca
March 1, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Dorothy Woodend: We need art as a source of comfort, but also as a reminder of what matters, and what is best about us contrary, infuriating, remarkable humans.
My cat let me pet her today! Making progress with this shy beauty.
#catsOfBluesky #cat
*Sadly no photo of the petting
#catsOfBluesky #cat
*Sadly no photo of the petting
March 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM
My cat let me pet her today! Making progress with this shy beauty.
#catsOfBluesky #cat
*Sadly no photo of the petting
#catsOfBluesky #cat
*Sadly no photo of the petting