Why the Freedom Convoy Is More American Than Canadian
Conservatives in the U.S. have fallen in love with the fringe protests led by Canadian truckers. It is a cause that unites the libertarian and extremist wings of the GOP and offers a new front in the culture wars
Leading Republicans, right-wing influencers and white supremacist groups have jumped at the chance to promote the standoff in Ottawa to a global audience.
How anger, faith and conspiracy theories fuelled the trucker convoy - The Fifth Estate
Our investigation reveals how months of planning drew convoys to Canada’s capital, leading to an unprecedented weeks-long occupation of some streets around P...
'No air of reality': Judge shoots down private prosecution of Doug Ford over COVID vaccine 'crimes'
The case points to how authorities need to engage such individuals respectfully, to acknowledge that frustration at pandemic restrictions is felt even by the more s…
'So many angry people': Experts say online conversation around trucker convoy veering into dangerous territory
As a growing group of truckers and supporters make their way to Ottawa in a protest against vaccine mandates, experts say the rhetoric online concerning the convoy is getting increasingly worrisome.
Majority of Canadians disagree with ‘freedom convoy’ on vaccine mandates and lockdowns
Most Canadians support government measures to help control the spread of COVID-19, according to a public opinion study. But they’re growing weary of the pandemic.
This cross-sectional study examines trends in expected vs observed rates of cancer diagnoses in the US during the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID disinformation and extremism are on the rise in New Zealand. What are the risks of it turning violent?
Nearly a year ago, New Zealand’s intelligence services warned of the ‘realistic possibility’ of future COVID-related violent extremism. How concerned should people be now?
Flawed Analysis of New Zealand Data Doesn’t Show COVID-19 Vaccines Killed Millions - FactCheck.org
Data from around the world support the general safety of the COVID-19 vaccines. Some people online, however, incorrectly claim that illegally obtained data from New Zealand show the vaccines have killed 13 million people worldwide. Experts say the analysis is bogus.
American vaccine disinformation used as ‘Trojan horse’ for far right in New Zealand
“When you reduce the quality of discourse down to street-fighting level,” it can raise the risk of violence, said a former consultant to U.S. intelligence services.
'Thirty-, 40- and 50-year-olds shouldn't be dying at this level': A day in a Victoria ICU
On any given day in B.C., the large majority of people in hospital intensive care units are unvaccinated. On Nov. 5, 59 of 64 COVID patients age 59 and younger in I…
Bruce Arthur: For Doug Ford’s government, the selfish freedom to decide not to be vaccinated trumps the consequences
The provincial government encourages you to get vaccinated. But are they going to force a choice on that? No, they are not. Are they going to try? Not much.
If you are going to make a claim, or counterclaim - otherwise by definition you are not intending a good faith dialogue, and we have no interest in discussions with you.
Tech millionaire Steve Kirsch went from covid trial funder to misinformation superspreader | MIT Technology Review
After boosting unproven covid drugs and campaigning against vaccines, Steve Kirsch was abandoned by his team of scientific advisers—and left out of a job.
My Conversation with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. - by Paul Offit
Twenty years ago, I had a one-hour conversation with RFK Jr. In his current campaign for president, he has referred to that conversation during public appearances. It’s time to set the record straight
Medicine in the Media: Reliable Health Information v. Fake News - HealthyChildren.org
One challenge of parenting is sorting through all available information about children's health. Here are some tips for making sense of all of the messages.
Vaccine Safety: Examine the Evidence - HealthyChildren.org
Vaccines for kids are studied closely before the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends them. Safety evidence is gathered when a new vaccine is made and after it is authorized.
The Anti-Vaxx Playbook — Center for Countering Digital Hate | CCDH
There is an organised and disciplined anti-vaxx industry: Anti-vaxxers see Covid as an opportunity to drive long-term vaccine hesitancy. The total English-language audience for anti-vaxxers online has grown significantly in the past year and now […]