Avoid erasure: “Gazans” are Palestinians living in Gaza
"Gaza is not an independent country—it is a city in historic Palestine, currently under Israeli military blockade and occupation since 2006, and undergoing an unprecedented genocide since October 7, 2023. Referring to its residents solely as “Gazans” unintentionally detaches them from their broader national identity as Palestinians."
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Re: "Who Will be Left to Speak for Me?”
"We need to discern which political party will address the social injustices and marginalizations that have been part of our colonial history and continue in the present. Which party will guarantee the right to freedom of expression and peaceful protest that are enshrined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom? Then we need to vote with our feet and show up to cast our vote by April 28."
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Islamophobia on Alex Pierson Show
"Rather than facilitating an informed discussion about public service, identity, and free expression, the segment endorsed the dangerous idea that support for Palestinian rights — particularly when voiced by racialized public servants — is grounds for censorship."
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Feedback regarding recent story on Al-Quds Day rally
"I find it extremely disappointing and representative of a lack of balance that pro-Israel voices are provided a platform to criticize Al-Quds day in strong terms, but the reporting on pro-Israel counter protests downplays their far-right claims. The counter protest event poster even features an image of a temple and reads “Build the Temple Now.” This is a reference to destroying the Al-Aqsa Mosque and building the “Third Temple” in its place."
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Concerns Regarding March 20 Segment Featuring Tom Korski
"During the segment, Mr. Korski misrepresented the substance of the NNC’s ruling, suggesting it was a “semantic” decision based on whether protesters were technically members of the Nazi party. In fact, the NNC upheld a key portion of my complaint, ruling that columnist Brian Lilley made inaccurate and overly broad generalizations by likening an entire group of pro-Palestinian protesters to Nazis—a comparison that was not supported by evidence."
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Lack of context ab/ Israel's blockade & Palestinian detainees
"I want to draw your attention to the fact that many Palestinians held by Israel are detained under administrative detention, a practice in which individuals—many of them minors—are imprisoned indefinitely without charge or trial. These detainees are not prisoners in the conventional sense but rather individuals denied their right to a fair trial and due process. Your reporting omits this crucial information and fails to acknowledge that the ceasefire deal also included the release of Palestinian prisoners and detainees."
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Thank you for including Palestinian perspectives in article
"Too often, mainstream coverage relies on passive voice—phrases like “more than 48,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza”—which misleads readers into believing Palestinian deaths occurred in a vacuum. This erasure numbs the public to Israel’s ongoing war crimes and crimes against humanity, reducing Palestinian deaths to mere statistics and shielding Israel from scrutiny and accountability."
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Where is the accountability for Israel's current assault on Gaza?
"My key concern with the news report is that the impression of whom is to blame for the resumption of Israel’s military assault on Gaza is Hamas. The article emphasizes Israel’s claim that Hamas refused a ceasefire extension. However, the reality is that Israel broke the ceasefire by conducting airstrikes and killing hundreds of unprotected civilians, many of whom were children."
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Missing context in coverage of Mendicino’s appointment
"Mendicino’s refusal to distance himself from Weinstein, even after being confronted about these ties, raises serious concerns about his political judgment and ethical fitness for such a high-ranking role. It is extremely concerning that your report glanced over Mr. Mendocino’s support of the JDL."
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Re: "Despite challenging first two years, Canada’s special rep on Islamophobia is undaunted”
"This is not an isolated case; it reflects a broader systemic pattern in which activists who expose systemic discrimination are targeted with smear campaigns meant to intimidate and silence them. Yet, despite the backlash, Elghawaby refuses to be silenced. She released The Canadian Guide to Understanding and Combating Islamophobia at a time when acknowledging Islamophobia is met with hostility."
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