News from Leadnow
Stop the violence
Thursday, October 19, 2023
As part of our response to the Israeli-Palestinian violence, we feel compelled to share some educational resources in relation to this complex issue. If you want to see a list of actions you can take, please scroll down to the bottom of the post.
We’ve all been impacted by the unimaginable violence and suffering in Israel and Palestine since October 7.
At Leadnow, we condemn all violence and war crimes against civilians and grieve for the thousands of lives lost in Israel and Palestine and millions displaced in Palestine. We unequivocally condemn anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and racism. Our vision of a world where human rights are protected, and human life is sacrosanct is fundamental to our organization. Every day, we are driven by our core values of justice, equality, freedom and democracy in all of our work. read more »
We’ve all been impacted by the unimaginable violence and suffering in Israel and Palestine since October 7.
At Leadnow, we condemn all violence and war crimes against civilians and grieve for the thousands of lives lost in Israel and Palestine and millions displaced in Palestine. We unequivocally condemn anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and racism. Our vision of a world where human rights are protected, and human life is sacrosanct is fundamental to our organization. Every day, we are driven by our core values of justice, equality, freedom and democracy in all of our work. read more »
What Trans Kids Need
Thursday, September 21, 2023
As part of our response to the anti-trans rallies across the country on September 20, 2023, we are sharing some educational resources. If you want to see a list of actions you can take, scroll down to the bottom of the post.
When I came out as non-binary to my parents, I did it in person. They did their best to be supportive. But I could also see confusion on their faces – so I wrote them an email later on to explain some things to them about trans people that they just didn't know.
This blog post I am writing is a lot like that email, because it's clear to me that a lot of people are confused about gender, trans people, and what trans kids need.
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When I came out as non-binary to my parents, I did it in person. They did their best to be supportive. But I could also see confusion on their faces – so I wrote them an email later on to explain some things to them about trans people that they just didn't know.
This blog post I am writing is a lot like that email, because it's clear to me that a lot of people are confused about gender, trans people, and what trans kids need.
read more »
Job Opportunity: Campaigner (permanent, full-time)
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Email Senate to pass Bill C-22
Monday, June 19, 2023
Share your story for the Canada Disability Benefit
Monday, June 12, 2023
Canadians with Disabilities on how Bill C-22 would impact their lives
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Job Opportunity: Campaigns Manager (Parental leave cover)
Monday, March 27, 2023
Leadnow's 2023 Community Survey Results
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Leadnow is a democratic, bottom-up organization. We take our direction from our community. As part of that process, every year we survey our active supporters to invite them to share their top priorities for the year, and to ask them questions about key issues of the day. This year's annual survey has just wrapped up, and the results are summarized below.
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Leadnow and Greenbelt Promise on the radio
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Leadnow appoints new Executive Director, Shanaaz Gokool
Wednesday, October 12, 2022