First-time voters keen to overcome language barrier difficulties

Australia’s voting system can cause barriers for first-time voters whose first language is not English, leaving many confused and unsure at the ballot box.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-17/first-time-voters-take-the-election-process-very-seriously/105164578

#Introduction
These make the world better:
#Equality #Liberty #Justice for All
#Compassion #慈 #Frugality #儉 #Forbearance #不敢為天下先
#LandValueTax #SingleTax #Georgism #Geolibertarianism
#Constitutional Orthocratic #Government #FOSS
#Universal Income #Healthcare #Education #Accessibility #Housing
#Libraries #Multiculturalism #Atheism
#Urbanism #Environmentalism #Feminism #Travel
#Music #bass #bassguitar #pedalboard
#Filofax #FountainPen
#TTRPG #bicycle #comics #manga #anime
#TransWomenBelongHere

Changing the Eurocentric narrative about the history of science – why multiculturalism matters
#IslamicHistory #IbnAlHaytham #HistoryOfScience #IslamicGoldenAge #Multiculturalism #Optics #Avicenna #IndigenousWisdom #AntiEurocentrism #ScienceHistory
https://the-14.com/changing-the-eurocentric-narrative-about-the-history-of-science-why-multiculturalism-matters/

I had this experience Saturday and I'm only now processing it.

I want to be clear that I don't think anyone in this story is antisemitic, but one doesn't need to be hateful to make someone uncomfortable, and that should hopefully be universally applicable.

I was doing very last minute shopping for Passover supplies, and we went to a supermarket in West Vancouver, the City Market in Park Royal. I went to the International foods section, there was no Jewish/Israeli section. No broths/soups/matzoh ball mix, borcht, bamba, etc.

I went to the Customer Service desk and asked, and the woman suggested I go to "Fresh Foods". I asked why fresh foods, and it turned out she had no idea what kosher food was, so she was guessing. She mentioned they had hallal food (which was good to hear but not what I needed). She called over (head of?) grocery and explained I was looking for "kosher or Greek food", and I explained no Greek, just kosher food.

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Half the Answer #7: Caitlin and Trent discuss with guest Alan Elrod the nature of #nationalism, the kinds of nationalism at play today, and how U.S. progressives can participate in a national #identity that celebrates #pluralism and #multiculturalism. #podcast https://www.liberalcurrents.com/halftheanswer/half-the-answer-7-what-is-nationalism/

WA town puts its Sikh history on the map with a laneway party
By Chloe Henville

Coastal fishing hamlet Dongara has honoured its multicultural heritage, unveiling "Sikh Lane", the first "Sikh" place name in the state.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-12/western-australian-town-dongara-first-to-honour-sikh-history/105169316

Lebanese community on Peter Dutton:

"If you were truly repentent of something that you said — you would be apologising every chance you got," Gamal Kheir, as secretary of the Lebanese Muslim Association.
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/peter-dutton-offered-lakemba-mosque-pulpit-for-apology-to-lebanese-muslim-community/d6zdjl6ks
#AusPol #AusVotes2025 #Multiculturalism #MigrantVilification #Xenophobia

Viite will publish the writings of our county and municipal elections candidates on the our website and social media channels in the spring of 2025. Today we published Antti 'Jogi' Poikola's blog about multicultural Helsinki.

https://www.viite.fi/2025/04/09/green-helsinki-is-multicultural-antti-jogi-poikola/

Doctor, lawyer … comedian? What it's like to 'come out' as an artist to migrant parents
By Ruth Barber

All parents want what's best for their children, but what if what your child wants is completely at odds with your ambitions for them? Indian-born comedian Urvi Majumdar and her father Bhaskar speak about navigating her "uncomfortable" choice to pursue a career in comedy.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-09/comedian-urvi-majumdar-career-migrant-parents-ambitions/105095184

Bollywood dance, Mariachi, K-Pop and more feature at Australian festival
By Dorcas Maphakela

One of Australia's largest multicultural festivals is a loud and proud celebration of different cultures and their art and performance.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-09/victorian-multicultural-festival-spotswood-grazeland-vmc/105142358

Eid and elections often collide. But this week something was different
By Maani Truu

It's not unusual for a federal election campaign to overlap with Eid al-Fitr, one of the most important days in the Muslim calendar. It is the absence of many senior politicians at traditional community events that raises eyebrows.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-06/muslim-community-split-over-politicians-at-prayers/105122024

Canada should recognize celebrations like Eid, Diwali and Lunar New Year as public holidays
#Canada #EidMubarak #Eid #Diwali #LunarNewYear #PublicHolidays #Diversity #Inclusion #Equity #Holidays #Multiculturalism
https://the-14.com/canada-should-recognize-celebrations-like-eid-diwali-and-lunar-new-year-as-public-holidays/

"On this sunny day, standing on this vast land, I silently prayed: May this city shine with new brilliance through openness and inclusivity; may Chinese #culture leave a deeper mark on this land of #Canada. Let the idea of “天下为公” no longer just be a symbol, but a profound emblem of this city’s #multiculturalism, leading us toward a more #harmonious, #inclusive, and #just #world in the years to come."

#yeg Thank you #YanjianLuo
https://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-edmontons-quarters-lrt-station-inspires-and-disappoints

The public wants Seattle Public Schools to provide alternative and option schools, but district administrators sadly aren’t listening

63% of Seattle voters surveyed last autumn agree that closing alternative and option schools is inequitable. Yet people in the district's central office appear to be trying to force those schools on a path to closure, in part by manipulating enrollment.

https://www.nwprogressive.org/weblog/2025/03/the-public-wants-seattle-public-schools-to-provide-alternative-and-option-schools-but-district-administrators-sadly-arent-listening.html

#Curriculum #Facilities&ClassSize #Multiculturalism

Our Shared Future
Upholding Canadian Values in the 2025 Federal Election

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bmrrFxNnX6YhDsgo_44Roq-Qgdjd3UxueaGTqIAYcVw/edit?usp=sharing

CAVE: collaborate, advocate, vote, educate

#CalPol #CanadaVotes #2025CdnElection #democracy #CanadianValues #diversity #multiculturalism
#ElbowsUp #never51
#populism #conservatism #housing #FoodSecurity #inflation #unions #solidarity

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