The Media Accountability Project  

"The article effectively highlighted the troubling double standard: why are symbols like the Pride flag and the Star of David permitted, while a simple watermelon pin—widely recognized as a symbol of Palestinian identity and resistance—is not allowed?"

"Malcolm X pointed out that law enforcement often serves to uphold the status quo and protect systems of power, rather than ensuring true safety and justice for individuals, especially those from marginalized communities. This reflection on institutional racism remains sadly relevant today, and your article courageously provided Bahnan with the platform to address the systemic issues surrounding police and to challenge the dangerous naivety in assuming that the police are always there to serve and protect, particularly marginalized communities."

The National aired a remarkable news segment exposing Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank, the illegality of Israel’s settlements on Palestinian territories, and Israel’s forced displacement of Palestinians from their land. In a media landscape often marked by the silencing of Palestinian voices, CBC broke the trend by courageously shedding light on the injustices Palestinians are enduring, setting an inspiring precedent for fair and accurate reporting.

"Stay strong, Ms. Habash. We will one day see a liberated Palestine, and this long struggle will finally come to an end."

"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."

Thank you once again for your courageous reporting on York's anti-Palestinian racism report. Just as antisemitism deserves attention in the media, we must also highlight anti-Palestinian racism, which is being used to silence voices that are critical of Israel’s ongoing genocidal campaign in occupied Gaza and its apartheid regime.

"I particularly appreciate that you included Co-owner Ramsey Zeid’s comments, where he described this incident as “a hate crime” and emphasized that “it’s all about intimidation and silencing" them. Unfortunately, when Palestinians are given a voice in the media, their stories are often buried at the very end of articles, making it easy for readers to overlook their perspectives."

"Thank you for bringing attention to the resilience of Palestinians despite Israel’s occupation of the Gaza Strip and its ongoing genocide. We encourage you to continue highlighting their stories and the brutal realities they are enduring."