The Spanish Civil War Shows Canada Isn’t Truly Opposed To Fascism
A government that believed in fighting fascism would at least acknowledge the wrongs it did to the Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion volunteers.
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Media Is Ignoring Alleged Illegal Israeli Army Recruitment In Canada
A criminal complaint being investigated by police alleges Israeli diplomats and consular officials are recruiting Canadians into their army.
A Year After The Flight 752 Tragedy, Diplomacy With Iran Must Prevail
Without diplomatic representation and cultural exchanges, it’s not difficult to devolve into permanent enemies.
Anti-Palestinian Racism Is Behind IHRA’s Antisemitism Definition
Ontario’s adoption of IHRA's antisemitism definition isn’t the first act of its kind to target Palestinians, and it won’t be the last.
The Poppy Warriors Can Fuck Right Off
The Poppy Wars are more ridiculous than before, and my patience for populist bullshit that milks vacant patriotism for votes is wafer thin.
TV Journalists Should Be Banned From Wearing Poppies On-Air
Poppies are political symbols, but journalists are permitted or forced to wear them on-air despite supposedly needing to appear unbiased.
Canadian Media Has Failed To Hold Our Military To Account
Canadians’ lack of knowledge about, and simultaneous blind trust of, the military indicates that the media’s coverage of it is flawed.
Canadians Overwhelmingly Want Israel Investigated For War Crimes
Canada’s attempts to deter an ICC investigation of Israel are at odds with popular opinion, according to a new EKOS survey.
It’s Time To Call Out Anti-Blackness In Canada’s Foreign Policy
Canadians are increasingly acknowledging anti-Black racism at home, yet its role in our foreign policy is rarely discussed.