"The Toronto Star published a remarkable essay by Pacinthe Mattar that provides the critical context needed on discussions about Palestinian representation, exposing how the media dangerously buries and marginalizes Palestinian voices. Please help us send our thanks to the Toronto Star for amplifying Palestinian and Arab voices and encourage them to continue doing so! This article will almost certainly come under fierce attack from pro-Israel groups, so any appreciation will go a long way."
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Title of Piece: Pacinthe Mattar: “This essay breaks a rule of Canadian media. I hope it encourages others to do the same”
Media Outlet: Toronto Star
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The Toronto Star published a remarkable essay by Pacinthe Mattar that provides the critical context needed on discussions about Palestinian representation, exposing how the media dangerously buries and marginalizes Palestinian voices. Please help us send our thanks to the Toronto Star for amplifying Palestinian and Arab voices and encourage them to continue doing so! This article will almost certainly come under fierce attack from pro-Israel groups, so any appreciation will go a long way.
- The article explores the rarely discussed "Palestine Exception," which refers to the uneven application of editorial standards in reporting on Israel and Palestine.
- The article discusses the harsh consequences people face for criticizing Israel's apartheid regime, its ongoing genocide in occupied Gaza, and its unlawful occupation of Palestinian territories, such as being fired or having critical pieces pulled from air.
- Mattar concludes her essay by highlighting the strong desire among students and young people to resist Israel's illegal occupation and ongoing violence through media advocacy, as the media has always been an arm of the imperialist class -- functioning as a colonial institution.
- Articles like this are as rare as they are important, please join us in defending and promoting more of this kind of content in the Canadian media landscape.
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