Policing Pride: The Edmonton Divide The recent decision by several 2SLGBTQ+ groups to cut ties with the Edmonton Pride Festival has exposed a deep seated conflict within the community about how to ensure safety at these events.
At its core, this is not just a debate about policing, but about whose voices are being heard and prioritized.
For years, marginalized communities within the 2SLGBTQ+ umbrella have been vocal about their concerns regarding police presence at Pride events.