In Defence Of So-Called ‘Whataboutism’
Accusations of ‘whataboutism’ serve to narrow the conversation — accusers want you to discuss global affairs on their terms.
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Canada’s Deputy PM Posed With A Ukrainian Fascist Symbol
Journalists shouldn’t ignore what Chrystia Freeland did, or the many other fascist flags at that rally and others throughout Canada.
The Historical Roots of the Conflict in Ukraine
"People in Ukraine have been caught in the crossfire of yet another crisis created by and for the multinational ruling classes."
Canadian Media Is Spreading Pro-Ukraine Propaganda
The virality of the Snake Island martyr myth shows the media doesn’t care about fighting every type of propaganda.
Please Stop Sharing This Ukraine Fundraiser Page
The page in question and the links it contains include calls to fund, and even fight alongside, the Ukrainian military.
Why Won’t Canada Attend A Major Meeting On Nuclear Disarmament?
Although Canada never built nuclear weapons of its own, it played an active and essential role in their development, to devastating ends.
Western Media Doesn’t Want You To Read The Word Palestine
Style guides at media organizations, broadcasters and newspapers prohibit the use of the word Palestine in most circumstances.
Amnesty’s Israeli Apartheid Report Won’t Help Palestinians
It’s critical to re-centre Zionism and settler colonialism as the root of Palestinian oppression, and recognize the right to resistance.
In Defence Of ‘Disrespecting’ Canada’s Army
People decrying the protesters in Ottawa shouldn’t give knee-jerk support to worship of the troops.