Jeremy Appel

Jeremy Appel

Calgary, Alberta
Jeremy Appel is a journalist based in Calgary. His work has appeared in The Sprawl, CBC Calgary, Jacobin, Passage and the Forward. He also co-hosts the Forgotten Corner and Big Shiny Takes podcasts.
Nov
24
Panelists Extol Western Military Principles at Halifax Forum, Warn of ‘Too Much Critical Thinking’

Panelists Extol Western Military Principles at Halifax Forum, Warn of ‘Too Much Critical Thinking’

“We have a problem in the U.S. of too much critical thinking."
Nov
23
Peace a Distant Prospect at The Halifax International Security Forum

Peace a Distant Prospect at The Halifax International Security Forum

The war in Ukraine was front and centre as journalists, politicians, military leaders and businesspeople gathered for the annual Halifax International Security Forum (HFX).
Nov
01
Military Intervention Is No Solution to Violence in Haiti, Experts Warn

Military Intervention Is No Solution to Violence in Haiti, Experts Warn

“The idea that Haiti needs an international intervention to deal with street gangs is ridiculous and racist and completely rejected by Haitians.”
Oct
13
Canada Exported More Than $132 Million in Combat Vehicles to Saudi Arabia in August

Canada Exported More Than $132 Million in Combat Vehicles to Saudi Arabia in August

"It's time for Canada to develop a robust, thoughtful economic conversion strategy that will decrease our reliance on arms exports."
Sep
06
Canadian Government No Longer Denies Ukraine Arms Shipments Have Ended Up in Azov Hands

Canadian Government No Longer Denies Ukraine Arms Shipments Have Ended Up in Azov Hands

The Department of National Defence won't say for certain that Canada's arms shipments to Ukraine haven't gone towards far-right extremists.
Aug
31
NDP Puts Forward 13-Point Plan for Justice in Israel-Palestine

NDP Puts Forward 13-Point Plan for Justice in Israel-Palestine

"In recognizing the asymmetrical nature of this conflict, Canada has an obligation to do more."
Jul
08
How Will Canadian Fossil Fuel Companies React to Colombia's New President?

How Will Canadian Fossil Fuel Companies React to Colombia's New President?

“There is no question that the Canadian government will be using whatever resources it can to protect Canadian oil and gas companies' profits in Colombia."
May
09
Who Are The Candidates Running for Conservative Party Leader?

Who Are The Candidates Running for Conservative Party Leader?

The Conservative Party’s third leadership race since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau defeated Stephen Harper in 2015 is officially underway.
Apr
08
Journalist-Turned-Senator Says Online News Compensation Bill Misses The Mark

Journalist-Turned-Senator Says Online News Compensation Bill Misses The Mark

"This is not going to replace the lost revenues, it's not going to bring back the size of the newsrooms and it's not going to bring back public trust"
Apr
07
Canada Ramping Up Military Spending

Canada Ramping Up Military Spending

With the $8-billion injection, Canada will be spending 1.5 per cent of its GDP on defence, compared to 1.39 per cent pre-budget.