In Defence Of ‘Disrespecting’ Canada’s Army
People decrying the protesters in Ottawa shouldn’t give knee-jerk support to worship of the troops.
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Canadian Media Is Happy To Risk Arming Neo-Nazis In Ukraine
Editorial support for sending Canadian troops and arms to Ukraine didn’t waver when it became clear neo-Nazis would benefit.
Don’t Depict Putin, Kim, Assad And Others As Cartoon Villains
These leaders need to be treated as rational actors that, in turn with other members of their government, act based on strategy.
Postmedia Apologizes For Ad Featuring Teenage Journalist Following Pressure From Pro-Israel Group
Postmedia issued an apology to a pro-Israel pressure group called 'HonestReporting Canada' for running an Amnesty International ad in the Montreal Gazette.
It’s Never Really About Human Rights
If Canada was truly concerned about human rights, it would be boycotting the Olympics no matter where they’re held.
The Royal Canadian Legion Should Stay Out Of Classrooms
The Legion’s pro-war style of Remembrance Day lessons violates the necessary separation of military and public education.
Media Should Stop Referring To Israel’s Military By Its Formal Name
The proper title is propaganda used to help bolster a false narrative that aims to win sympathy for a genocidal, apartheid state.
Revisiting The Day Canada’s MPs Cheered On War In Afghanistan
On October 15, 2001, Parliament voted 213 to 10 in support of Canada joining the invasion of Afghanistan.
Cuba Protests Are Convenient For Canada’s Political Elite
When we conceive of violence and corruption as an exclusively foreign phenomenon, we let our own politicians off the hook.