Sunday, February 1, 2026

Sunday Extra

It pleased me to see today that Jacinta Allan, the Premier of the State of Victoria, today participated, along with a couple of her ministers, in the gay Pride March. There is what appears genuine joie de vivre in the photo and I'm reminded of wonderful photos of former Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau marching in a gay pride march. Premier Allan is in pink. The words weren't spoken but uploaded to her socials. Photo from Star Observer.


Pride is about being able to live your life openly. Loving who you love. Being who you are - without fear or apology. It began because too many Victorians were denied that freedom. Because dignity had to be fought for. Today, we march with pride - and with purpose. And if hatred is finding a new voice elsewhere, it will never find a home here.  
To anyone who has been made to feel different just because of who you are: you will always belong in our Victoria. 
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7 comments:

  1. JayCeeFebruary 1, 2026 at 8:55 PM

    What a wonderful statement.
    If only more people followed those sentiments.

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  2. jabblogFebruary 1, 2026 at 10:44 PM

    Absolutely agree!

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  3. BobFebruary 1, 2026 at 11:43 PM

    Lovely.
    Pride is also saying I don't need to hide any longer.

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  4. BoudFebruary 2, 2026 at 12:09 AM

    I love this. Being able to be open about who you are is civil rights!

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  5. TravelFebruary 2, 2026 at 12:26 AM

    Being surrounded by that crowd, would bring out a smile in anyone with a heart.

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  6. magiceyeFebruary 2, 2026 at 12:36 AM

    Lovely thoughts.

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  7. Steve ReedFebruary 2, 2026 at 1:25 AM

    Wonderful. So great to see a politician putting forth a positive, uplifting message!

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