After a lot of consideration, I’ve decided not to run for parliament at this point in my life. I’m excited about this new chapter at city hall, and my focus remains on our city. My family is rooted in Toronto and my daughter will only have one childhood, which I’m not prepared…

If Pierre Poilievre wants to protect kids, he should forget about porn and champion precisely the kind of progressive #SexualHealth education that many in his ideological camp fight at every turn. by Emma Teitel thestar.com/opinion/star-c… via @torontostar

In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate groups: The police, who investigate crime, and the district attorneys, who prosecute the offenders. Edward Keenan and Emma Teitel discuss their stories. Duh, duh. thestar.com/podcasts/this-…

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Globe editorial: Canada’s dangerous slide into antisemitism dlvr.it/T4RztC

If the Ford government keeps using NIMBY talking points, I’m definitely going to vote for the Ontario Liberals. Good policy matters more than partisanship — and undermining zoning reform is simply inexcusable amid the current housing crisis.

We are a Palestinian and a Jew from Israel and we represent a unified voice for peace thestar.com/opinion/contri… via Toronto Star

This is exactly the kind of humanizing coverage of Canada’s Jewish community we’ve been missing. No centering spokespeople or purity test questions about the war. Just straight reporting about how domestic antisemitism is impacting regular ppl. Thank you jayme poisson

happy father’s day to her

Here is an official statement from the Hamilton Downtown Mosque community, where an intruder entered the mosque last Friday afternoon, at the time of a grade 3 gym class, and uttered Islamophobic and racist slurs at students. This is completely outrageous and unacceptable. We

The Oilers may have lost but ⁦Conservative Party⁩ supporters are still in a good mood as they await results in St. Paul’s. ⁦Elections Canada⁩ is not exactly setting a land speed record counting votes tonight. #cdnpoli

A foot has appeared in the chamber.

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The peace conference in Tel Aviv this week was problematic in several ways. Still, in the context of a society mired in fear, hatred, despair, racism, and cruelty - it was an important opportunity to start rebuilding a political camp committed to justice 972mag.com/peace-conferen…

This is exactly what the extreme pro-Palestine side says about the Israeli flag and even the Star of David. Either we recognize broad usage and significance of national symbols, identities, and flags, or we reduce it all to a zero sum game.

Mazel Tov Steph!

He's running in the wrong race. My column: nationalpost.com/opinion/emma-t…

It's not that Toronto city councillors don't deserve a raise. It's that they are giving it to themselves. nationalpost.com/opinion/emma-t…

nationalpost.com/opinion/simone… My National Post column about the Simone Biles/Riley Gaines controversy--and something that shouldn't need to be said, but apparently does. Whatever one's feelings about fairness in women's sports, it's not ok to cyber-bully children.

More Neighbours Toronto is disappointed in City Council’s failure to legalize sixplexes across the City of Toronto. Mayor Olivia Chow should have shown clear leadership and stood up for this reform with the full spectrum of tools available to her. 1/3