Davide Mastracci - The Maple (Page 11)

I Asked Writers If They’d Join The War They’re Calling For

Turns out that asking writers who want Canadians to fight against Russia in Ukraine if they’re planning to go isn’t a popular question.

Journalists shouldn’t ignore what Chrystia Freeland did, or the many other fascist flags at that rally and others throughout Canada.

The virality of the Snake Island martyr myth shows the media doesn’t care about fighting every type of propaganda.

The page in question and the links it contains include calls to fund, and even fight alongside, the Ukrainian military.

Style guides at media organizations, broadcasters and newspapers prohibit the use of the word Palestine in most circumstances.

People decrying the protesters in Ottawa shouldn’t give knee-jerk support to worship of the troops.

Editorial support for sending Canadian troops and arms to Ukraine didn’t waver when it became clear neo-Nazis would benefit.

The pandemic should remind us capitalism has failed, and prompt Canadians to take a different look at China.

Hospitalizations have skyrocketed, but the media’s use of the phrase “essential workers” or “frontline workers” has plummeted.