Michael Laxer
Putting the Chrystia Freeland photo in its broader context
Canada's Deputy PM and her defenders claim "Russian disinformation" after she is photographed holding a far right scarf. This is not the...
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Michael Laxer
- Jul 22, 2021
- 3 min
Police violence marks new low in Toronto's war on people experiencing homelessness
Police attack a line of encampment defenders in Lamport Stadium Park, July 21 -- video still image via Twitter In yet another example of...
Michael Laxer
- Feb 25, 2021
- 4 min
Toronto targets tiny shelters as city ranked 5th most unaffordable housing market in world
Toronto's leaders have spectacularly failed to tackle the city's affordable housing crisis. Yet now, during the winter and a pandemic,...
Michael Laxer
- Nov 10, 2020
- 5 min
Pandemic approach in Ontario prioritizes business over people
Headlines like "Ford eases COVID-19 restrictions as Ontario case count hits new high" reflect the dangerous priorities and bizarre air of...