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Alexandra Ages

@AlexandraAges

Policy wonk • Alumna of @McGillU's @MaxBellSchool and @Uvic • From #YYJ & based in #YEG • Views are my own!

 Edmonton, Alberta
Joined February 2017
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Consent education is essential. And yet, in Alberta, students will now have to 'opt in' to learn the basics of boundaries and saying no. In my latest article for @IRPP I explore the ramifications of Bill 27 #AbLeg #abpoli #ConsentMatters
IRPP (@IRPP) profile pictureIRPP@IRPP12 Dec 2024
Alberta’s Bill 27: Consent education shouldn’t be optional As @AlexandraAges highlights, teaching consent is imperative to reducing sexual violence & supporting survivors of sexual abuse. Yet, sexual health education is under attack. Read more: policyoptions.irpp.org/

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unrigged@unriggedmedia29 Nov 2024
Writing @broadbent's journal PERSPECTIVES @AlexandraAges explains why in Canada reproductive healthcare is deeply commodified, affecting access to resources from contraception to fertility treatments. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ perspectivesjournal.ca/decom…
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I've been really interested in the gendered elements of radicalization lately, particularly in relation to the care crisis - check out my latest for @broadbent!
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@broadbent30 Aug 2024
New from @AlexandraAges for Perspectives Journal: "As wellness fills in the gaps left by care economy retrenchment, we experience a perfect storm for radicalization." Read the full article: perspectivesjournal.ca/alt-r…
OPINION | DECOMMODIFY CARE, RIGHTS AND DEMOCRACY - Perspectives Journal - The Alt-Right’s Co-Optation of Wellness Subculture at the Intersection of Health, Purity, and Ideology - August 30, 2024 By Alexandra Ages - Photo of women dancing on a beach - Photo from "Dancing with Helen Moller; her own statement of her philosophy and practice and teaching formed upon the classic Greek model, and adapted to meet the aesthetic and hygienic needs of to-day." (1918) Public domain media courtesy of Internet Archive Book Images/Flickr.

ALT OPINION | DECOMMODIFY CARE, RIGHTS AND DEMOCRACY - Perspectives Journal - The Alt-Right’s Co-Optation of Wellness Subculture at the Intersection of Health, Purity, and Ideology - August 30, 2024 By Alexandra Ages - Photo of women dancing on a beach - Photo from "Dancing with Helen Moller; her own statement of her philosophy and practice and teaching formed upon the classic Greek model, and adapted to meet the aesthetic and hygienic needs of to-day." (1918) Public domain media courtesy of Internet Archive Book Images/Flickr.

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The vision vs real life. Anishinaabe futurisms art that I built
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nessa ☽⁷@nessapjm12 May 2024
what kehlani said 💗💗💗
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📢 Living free from violence is a human right. 📢 Living free from violence is a human right. 📢 Living free from violence is a human right. 📢 Living free from violence is a human right. 📢 Living free from violence is a human right.
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RAFAH NOW
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Protect peaceful protesters ✊ Protect peaceful protesters ✊ Protect peaceful protesters ✊ Protect peaceful protesters ✊ Protect peaceful protesters ✊ #ProtectTheProtest
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AmnestyCanada@AmnestyNow29 Apr 2024
May 5 is Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murder Indigenous Women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People (MMIWG2S+). Read our Activism guide blog and take action! amnesty.ca/activism-guide/re…
Red Dress Day 2024: Take Action on May 5

Red Dress Day 2024: Take Action on May 5

May 5 is Red Dress Day, a day to remember and honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ peoples (MMIWG2S+). Red Dress Day

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Always a pleasure writing for @broadbent's Perspectives Journal!
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@broadbent25 Apr 2024
New on Perspectives Journal – Femininity Hyper-Commodified: Consumerism, Social Media, and Beauty Standards. @AlexandraAges unpacks the new era of consumerism playing out on social media. Read the full article at perspectivesjournal.ca/femin…
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The Cat with Julie Manet, 1887, by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
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Strong Towns@StrongTowns1 Apr 2024
You read that right. Edmonton, AB is one of the only municipalities in North America tracking its long-term infrastructure maintenance costs. Learn why Edmonton is one of the top four strongest towns in North America: bit.ly/4ahlOz3
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'We're terrified': Hundreds rally in support of Alberta trans community, opposition to coming government gender policies edmontonjournal.com/news/pol…
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Wishing everyone a very cozy Christmas!
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The CAUS team really appreciated the opportunity to speak with @tanya_fir, who is currently leading the 10-year gender-based violence strategic plan! #SGBV is a critical issue impacting our students, and together, we can all take steps to create safer campuses. #ABleg #ABpoli
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@tanya_fir9 Nov 2023
Today I sat down with delegates from the Council of Alberta University Students. @CAUS represents over 114,000 post-secondary students in Alberta and are focused on affordability, mental health, Truth and Reconciliation and reducing sexual and gender-based violence #abpoli #ableg
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An escaped cow eludes emergency crews near 101 Street and 113 Avenue, in downtown Edmonton Tuesday Nov. 7, 2023. 📸: @davidbloomphoto #photooftheday #yeg
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CAUS student leaders are on Day 3 of our advocacy week! We've really appreciated the opportunity to engage with elected officials - this year, key focus areas include affordability, mental health, supporting Indigenous students, and SGBV reduction #ableg #abpoli
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ZBR passes 🎉🎉 Tremendous thanks to everyone who sent emails, talked with friends/family or even spoke to council. Your actions genuinely moved the needle on this. We've made it clear that Edmontonians care deeply about affordability and sustainability - and we won't be ignored.
Robert (Bob) Summers (@RJSCity) profile pictureRobert (Bob) Summers@RJSCity23 Oct 2023
And there it is. Zoning Bylaw Renewal has passed.
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A great opportunity for students in Alberta!
Council of Alberta University Students (@CAUS) profile pictureCouncil of Alberta University Students@CAUS10 Oct 2023
Reminder: Art showcase opportunity for self-identified BIPOC post-secondary students! Submit your art today to [email protected] for consideration!
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