Independent Journalism
An open letter from former Treasurers of the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) has asked LSO members to vote against a slate of candidates that promise to “stop woke” in Ontario’s legal system.
From 1957 until today, the esoteric new religious organization New Acropolis has operated on a global scale, at times labelled a “cult” and accused of running using neofascist and paramilitary structures. In September of 2022, I attended one of their workshops in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Earlier this week, the New York Times published a story on Russian disinformation that specifically used Nazis in Ukraine as a narrative for justifying Russia’s invasion. The article cites data that, while telling, is presented by The Times as though it is disinformation on the basis that the media collected in it mentions Nazis in Ukraine at an inorganically high rate.
Opinion
The Buffalo Shooter’s Manifesto Is Full of 4Chan Pranks and Misdirection. Don’t Take it at Face Value.
This article is not an attempt to dissect the manifesto or propagate it, but rather an effort to minimize the potential for people who are in positions where they must read the manifesto from falling for intentional misdirection.
I spent an afternoon photographing signage in and around parliament during the occupation of Ottawa for the Online Hate Research and Education Project (OHREP) at the Sarah and Chaim Neuberger Holocaust Education Centre.
Investigation
The doom metal pioneer’s newest music was published by an indie label best known for re-releasing the works of an underground Nazi-themed band previously signed to national socialist record labels.
Investigation
UFO sightings, multilevel marketing schemes, an escape from the ‘New World Order’, and admiration for The Protocols of The Elders of Zion influence a Corozal commune run by a Toronto woman.
Investigation
Social media posts from People’s Party of Canada candidates running this election include references to the fifth dimension, starseeds, and a galactic federation.
Investigation
An online community dedicated to “the use of magick for the betterment of Afghanistan” may have started off genuine, but its 2.4 thousand user base is now largely far-right trolls.
Investigation
As vaccine hesitancy persists, anti-vaxxers, mostly men, are coming up with creative takes about the future value of their sperm.
Investigation
Canadian anti-masker Chris Sky has demonstrated a long pattern of violent rhetoric, including but not limited to allegations against police officers.
Opinion
A bar of soap, several Twitch suspensions, and particularly bad “Bronchitis” season have made one thing for sure: Spring hasn’t been kind to Calgary’s loudest adopted mayoral candidate.
From cancer to anti-black racist internet trolls, disease discussions have been at the forefront of extremist recruitment long before Covid-19.
Opinion
The CEO of a company that organized a volunteer trip that a Toronto nurse was returning from when she filmed a viral stunt has condemned her anti-mask activism.
On March 3 Toronto Caribbean Newspaper, Toronto’s largest Caribbean news outlet, announced a panel of prolific conspiracy theorists and far-right media personalities, including Alex Jones, for an upcoming digital conference.
Last week, The National Post and BlogTO published positive stories about a conspiracy theory organization with ties to alt-right movements. Both outlets left out crucial background information.
Opinion
The all-star panel features Randy Hillier, who was recently interviewed on an openly racist podcast, alongside self proclaimed son of G-d David Icke, Guiliani endorsed doctor ‘Zev’ Zelenko, outlaw pastor Henry Hildebrand, and disgraced anti-vaccine advocate Dr. Rashid Buttar.
Thursday morning on CNN, anchor Erica Hill asked John Tory specifically about Adamson Barbecue's defiance of mask orders…
Investigation
Last weekend, Moncton police officers arrested a man for causing a public disturbance after he refused to comply with airline rules and yelled at a flight attendant…
Opinion
‘The Line’ isn’t slowing down any time soon.
Opinion
Hugs Over Masks is pretty much a Canadian spin-off of QAnon.