BREAKING: US says Israel's use of arms likely violated international law

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What has become increasingly clear is that narratives are shaped by not only what is reported but also what is not.

Jon Stewart to Trump: “Thank you so much for taking time from your condom-less porn star hush money trial to deliver a shame lecture to Jews.”

Kaffiyeh ban at Queen’s Park has been a needless distraction. It should be reversed.

The issue has consumed the legislature while the urgent needs of Ontarians for better housing, health care and economic opportunity demand attention. #StarEditorial trib.al/QMsl3OJ

Some smart fact-checking by Nojoud Al Mallees here. nationalnewswatch.com/2024/05/09/bus…

Palestine has been granted expanded rights and privileges at the UN with overwhelming support. 143 nations voted in favour, with 9 against and 25 abstentions.

Although upgraded, the new status does not allow Palestine to vote with the same rights as full member states.

Banning teenagers

That'll save malls.

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Disturbing accusations of abuse of Palestinian detainees by Israeli troops come from inside Israel's military. Accusations surround a detention facility in the Negev desert. Three Israeli whistleblowers describe a systematic pattern of abuse. Matthew Chance reports.

Katie Britt: Introduced a bill to create a federal database of pregnant women.

Also Katie Britt: Opposes federal database of gun owners.

Day 9 of UofT Occupy for Palestine — student organizer Erin Mackey told me University of Toronto has not engaged with students on their divestment & disclosure demands & are “weaponizing safety” as a way of deflecting from those conversations.

The National Department of Secrecy....National Defence wins award for its efforts to hide information from the public ottawacitizen.com/news/national/… via @ottawacitizen

'transparency' #CdnPoli

Rob Schneider's rise and fall -Schneider was once considered a comedic heavyweight but has now become well-known for sharing wild conspiracy theories on social media.
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The police’s heavy-handed approach towards peaceful student encampments at the U of Calgary is jarring.

A terrible message is being sent to generations of Canadians who were taught to believe in our democracy, in our freedoms, & taught to stand up for what they believe in.

This is not normal.🧵
A candidate for president is explaining how a worm ate part of his brain while a rival who’s an ex-president is “cursing audibly” in court while listening to a porn star describe lousy sex with him while a key supporter who wants to be the ex-president’s …

Yesterday, media reported on four students who testified to a HoC committee on 'antisemitism and Jewish safety', saying Jewish students are 'terrified' and 'don't feel safe.'

They failed to mention three of them hold or previously held positions in pro-Israel advocacy orgs...🧵

National Defence wins award for its efforts to hide information from the public- DND and CAF win the “Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy” award.
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My latest article...National Defence wins award for its efforts to hide information from the public ottawacitizen.com/news/national/… via @ottawacitizen

Public service workers back at work in Place du Portage Friday after testing finds no evidence of asbestos ottawacitizen.com/news/local-new… via @ottawacitizen

#OTD 📷 Royal Navy Beach Commandos aboard a Landing Craft Assault (LCA) of the 529th Flotilla, Royal Navy, during a training exercise off the coast of England, 9 May 1944.

🗓️27 days until D-Day and JUNO80