To the editor of the Toronto Star: Thank you for printing so many excellent letters countering your terrible editorial about the Ontario Dog Owners Liability Act. The letter signed by “Michelle Brew, Toronto” was in fact written by me, Laura Kaminker. I’m glad to see you kept the meaning of
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wmtc: walkom: pit bull ban was "unforgivable" dishonesty, it should be repealed
Thank you, Thomas Walkom! You are a voice of reason in a sea of media ignorance. Read this column to learn the truth behind Ontario’s breed-specific legislation. Thanks to the efforts of MPPs from all three parties, Ontarians are being given a chance — a chance — to see a
Continue readingwmtc: tell the toronto star: punish the deed, not the breed
This editorial in the Toronto Star is based on the same misinformation and hysteria that led to the pit bull death sentence in the first place. If you care about this issue, please take a moment to write to the Star and inform of them of the facts. Write to
Continue readingwmtc: cause for rejoicing! hershey’s bill passes second reading!
Hershey’s Law, the private member’s bill that would repeal the worst of the Dog Owners’ Liability Act – that is, the pit bull death sentence – has passed second reading in the Ontario Parliament. My heartfelt thanks to all the dog lovers who worked so hard to make this happen.
Continue readingwmtc: what we talk about when we talk about jeremy lin
Even if you live in a sports-free universe, the name Jeremy Lin may have seeped in through osmosis. The 24-year-old Harvard grad and point guard for the New York Knicks basketball team has inspired a wave of Lin-sanity and Lin-spiration around North America and much of the world. Lin is
Continue readingwmtc: jason kenney is at it again again: each refugee claim must be decided individually, not by country of origin
The Harperites have resurrected the unjust, immoral, and, according to international treaties to which Canada is a signatory, illegal bill formerly known as C-11. Jason Kenney doesn’t want so much riff-raff allowed into Canada. So first he let positions on the Immigration and Refugee Board go vacant, so there weren’t
Continue readingOne Town’s War on Gay Teens | #uspoli #lgbt
One Town’s War on Gay Teens | Politics News | Rolling Stone: “Asked on a radio program whether the anti-gay agenda of her ilk bore any responsibility for the bullying and suicides, Barb Anderson, co-author of the original “No Homo Promo,” held fast to her principles, blaming pro-gay groups for
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Prop 8 and the Dark Wall of Discrimination
First they were allowed to get married, and then they were told they couldn’t. One day they had human rights, the next day they were stolen. But today in California they won another big victory. “All that Proposition 8 accomplished was to take away from same sex-couples the right to
Continue readingwmtc: mcdonalds is not healthy for pit bulls and other living things
In case you missed it, the marketing geniuses at McDonald’s thought it was cute to promote their latest concoction of fat, salt, sugar, and unpronounceable ingredients as being healthier than petting a dog. But not just any dog. Trying a brand new menu item at McDonald’s isn’t risky. You know
Continue readingPam Geller Pushes Her Hate-fest Agenda–Even if it Means Perpetrating a Lie
How low can Pamela Geller sink? The classification of “honour” killing has just become too much of a dog whistle for the bigotted extremes, these days. Pam Geller is running with it to promote her Islamophobic agenda. Anti-Muslim hate group leader Pamela Geller has seized on the murder of a
Continue readingProgressive Proselytizing: LGBT clubs in Ontario Catholic schools get neutered
After a protracted battle over the issue of whether so called ‘gay-straight clubs’ must be allowed in Catholic schools, many LGBT allies thought a legitimate victory had been attained when Queen’s Park ruled that such groups must be tolerated. Delaying far past the required deadline, an associated Catholic think-tank has
Continue readingwmtc: is m.p. lizon a bigot or just plain ignorant? you make the call
A few weeks ago, I learned that my new Conservative MP, Wladyslaw Lizon, brought to the attention of Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Jason Kenney the shock and horror of a woman wearing a veil during a citizenship ceremony. Mr. Kenney, equally horrified (and similarly Islamophobic), issued a directive that
Continue readingwmtc: memo to jason kenney: that’s not how multiculturalism works
Another take on Jason Kenney’s bigotry, by Andrew Potter of the Ottawa Citizen. It would be a lot easier to debate the tough cases of Canadian multiculturalism if people understood how the system actually works. That includes everyone from taxi drivers and barbers to those who spend their time trolling
Continue readingThoughts on Canada’s new immigration laws in regards to the niqab and the Lowes ad controversy on All American Muslim
As a Canadian liberal blogger, I was contacted by a project representative from My Fellow American back in October, the month during which in Ontario, my province of residence, we had provincial elections underway. At the time I was volunteering to help with the campaign of my local liberal candidate.
Continue readingwmtc: the daily show, all-american muslim and lowe’s: watch, laugh, and write
The episode of The Daily Show that I mentioned here can be seen here. The part I found hilarious begins at about 6:00. Many thanks to David H for the link! After you enjoy that laugh, please write to Lowe’s. Lowe’s contact form here Email: WeCare@lowes.com Robert A. Niblock, Chairman
Continue readingwmtc: stand against islamophobia: boycott lowe’s… and more
By now you’ve probably heard about the “All-American Muslim” TV show vs. Lowe’s Home Improvement vs. Florida Family Association craziness. I know “The Daily Show” has been tracking the story (of course the video is not available in Canada). But in case you haven’t heard about this particular bit of
Continue readingwmtc: citizenship ceremonies now include islamophobia
Last week I learned citizenship ceremonies now include militarism. This week I learn they also include Islamophobia. I’m grateful I became a citizen before this hateful bullshit started. Face veils banned for citizenship oaths The government is placing a ban on face coverings such as niqabs for people swearing their
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Jason Kenney’s Ridiculous War on the Veil
OK. So I’m not a big fan of religion, and I’m not a big fan of the burqa or the niqab. But then as you know I’m not a big fan of Jason Kenney either. So I find his new war on the veil totally ridiculous. It seems unlikely that
Continue readingwmtc: write for rights: spotlight on reggie clemons
Black man. White murder victims. No physical evidence. Sentenced to death despite very compelling doubts about guilt. If this sounds like Troy Davis 2.0, that’s because Troy Davis was not an anomaly. His death was business-as-usual in the US’s sorry excuse for a justice system. Meet Reggie Clemons. Like Troy
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