Steven Zhou
Decade in review: 50 things that defined Toronto in the 2010s
The people, events, movements and stories that left an indelible mark on the city Read more
The new (uglier) face of Canada’s right
The “white genocide” messaging of the racist right has hit the mainstream, finding expression in both the anti-Muslim and alt-right movements – and many of its key figures are no longer hiding behind the veil of online anonymity Read more
Paul Salvatori
The far-right held a rally in Toronto and nobody came
For Canada’s lunatic fringe, finding common ground between racists, Islamophobes and rabid anti-Semites is proving a tall order Read more
Paul Salvatori
The Danforth shooting: how the Toronto Sun helped the far-right exploit a tragedy
Conspiratorial coverage by mainstream media of violent events like last month's mass shooting in Greektown is increasingly giving voice to the anti-Muslim views of fringe groups Read more
Steven Zhou
Antifa explained: getting in the alt-right's face
The so called "alt-right" have the internet to organize on; for anti-fascist groups slowing them down means the physical disruption of rallies when they do dare to show up in public Read more
Steven Zhou
Ahmadi Muslim gathering pushes peaceful version of Islam
“We want to take on the foundation upon which the ideology of ISIS rests,” says Imam Azhar Hanif, National Vice-President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA Read more
Samuel Engelking
Toronto police try to pull the plug on rally against Islamophobia
Organizers say that actions at Saturday rally are part of a recurring theme of police bias against anti-racist activists Read more
Ethan Eisenberg
A call to Muslim boys and men to fight violence against women
Canadian Council of Muslim Women campaign aims to challenge male-dominated interpretation of Islamic scripture Read more
Paul Salvatori
A guide to Canada's anti-Islamic groups
Recent anti-Muslim protests organized by a tightly knit circle of far-right groups test Toronto's reputation for inclusion Read more
Toronto Public Library publishes online guide on how to spot fake news
TPL's fake news checklist has received more than 10,000 hits since it went live on its website last month Read more
Racism is masquerading as right-wing populism and free speech on Canadian campuses
"The alt right is really a big tent term – not all people who are involved are white, which makes it easier to defend when people involved in their activities are accused of encouraging white supremacy." Read more
Tanja-Tiziana
Muslim women confront anti-Muslim violence through martial arts
“It’s not just Islamophobia, but sexual assault and domestic violence that are more of a threat to women – and not just in the Muslim community, but in society in general.” Read more
Muslim leaders break bread with Toronto queers
Iftar dinner dedicated to the victims of Orlando shooting broadens conversation between communities Read more