Thank you to ⁦Secret Agent Lover Woman⁩, ⁦Saima Desai⁩, and ⁦Dave Gray-Donald⁩ for the interview just now about the state and future of grassroots media in so-called Canada. Listen for it on ⁦TalkingRadical.ca⁩ Radio in a few weeks!

Here I am, talking about socialism on David Camfield's new podcast ep!

The May/June Issue is out! Fully redesigned interior, with coverage of the mayoral election, housing, transit, Greenbelt, cycling, patios, books, music, theatre, and more. Available at 100 spots so far, many more to come, including the TTC on the weekend. For now find it at...

I'm thrilled to be a finalist for Editor Grand Prix at the 2023 National Magazine Awards! #NMA23 Grateful to Briarpatch Magazine's many brilliant writers who put me to work polishing, fact-checking, and shepherding their stories out into the world. It's the best work I've ever had.

.Briarpatch Magazine is publishing its annual Labour Issue! Got a juicy piece of labour history, a review of working class art, or an investigation into the business lobby? Send in your pitch by July 3: briarpatchmagazine.com/announcements/…

Last few days to send in a pitch for Briarpatch Magazine's Labour Issue!

We're throwing a handful of parties across so-called Canada this fall to celebrate our 50th! Join us in the following cities: Edmonton - Sept 14 The Aviary Edmonton Winnipeg - Sept 21 @ Xcues Cafe & Events Centre Toronto - Sept 23 @ Danu Social Hall (Poster by Paterson Hodgson)

.Briarpatch Magazine is looking for new board members! Help steer the course of a beloved & influential radical magazine in its 50th year. Work with brilliant & committed activists. Apply by Oct 9 at briarpatchmagazine.com/agm DM me with any questions. ❤️‍🔥

Briarpatch is looking for a new editor! Apply by Jan 31. #journojobs Please help spread the word far and wide! I was the editor of Briarpatch Magazine for five years and I absolutely loved it. I'd be happy to answer any questions. briarpatchmagazine.com/announcements/…

📣 Calling all writers: Pitches for our July/August issue are open! We're especially interested in stories on Sudan and Palestine solidarity organizing. We can't wait to hear your ideas! Details here: briarpatchmagazine.com/announcements/…

Amazing opportunity for a Prairie-based BIPOC journalist! #journojobs

Saima Desai canada's hindus were already going 53% for the Conservatives in May - when Canadians support was low 40s. why? one part liberal disillusionment (always), one part conservative outreach. but we've had growing right-wing sympathies thanks to a certain political project

“There are real issues facing Hindus in Canada: international students from India have their wages stolen and work in deplorable conditions under the table because of a cap on off-campus work hours; South Asian immigrants are being scapegoated for the Liberal government's failure

When kids are living with pandemics, wildfires, & pollution, testing and filtering the air in their schools is a simple fix. So why is it such an uphill battle in Toronto? In the newest issue of The Grind I wrote about the parents fighting for clean air in Toronto classrooms:

The Grind is doing a food issue! Pitch us stories about the GTA's best roti, the food truck turf wars, the working conditions at your favourite restaurant, etc.

NEW: Ontario Prisoners Are Passing Out from Extreme Heat The Correctional Service of Canada says it gives prisoners water, ice, and fans during heat waves. But family members and advocates say that’s not enough — and sometimes isn’t happening at all. thegrindmag.ca/ontario-prison…