Unmasking the Far Right
All it Takes for Evil to Triumph is for Good People to Do Nothing
The antivaxx movement may seem a recent response to COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandates and government health orders, but it has roots in – or relationships with – far right, white supremacist, neo-nazi, fascist, authoritarian or conspiracy-theorist leaning organizations and influencers. It is a minority seeking to impose their views on the rest of society. This is why it is so vital that the progressive movements and individuals be clear, deliberate and strong in standing against it.
This far right movement is not a single entity but these groups often act in concert and new recruits may not recognize or understand its true nature. They may start with understandable concerns about the vaccines or public health measures but quickly become fodder for recruitment to the organizersfull complement of conspiracy theories and hate messages. The ego, arrogance, exhibitionism and extreme tribalism that are hallmarks of the leaders are a weakness; yet in spite of this the movement overall remains a serious and growing threat.
The Myth of Left-wing Anti-Semitism
(This article reflects the personal views of the author, a Jewish anti-Zionist) According to the Anti Defamation League – a leading pro-Zionist lobby group which claims its focus is on combatting actual anti-Semitism – this form of prejudice and hate is...
The Other Victims of The Conflict in Palestine – Anti-fascism & Free Speech, Part 3
Of course, the first and most tragic victims of the drastic escalation in the longstanding conflict are the innocent civilians in Israel killed or taken captive on October 7 and the many thousands more in Gaza being massacred by air and ground assault as this is...
BC Nurses Fight Mandates — An Antivaxx Group, And Much, Much More
BC Nurses Fight Mandates The last three years of Covid pandemic have fuelled an explosion of conspiracy-based organizations around the world. This growth of irrationality has taken place in virtually every country and every sector of society. Across Canada...
The Friendly Fascist Next Door
At the risk of being provocative, Hitler and the Nazi Party gave fascism a bad name. Or perhaps we should blame his portrayal by Hollywood, such as in the movie “Downfall” as a shouting, aggressive, unhinged character. Likewise, it seems that almost all documentaries...
Far Right Antivaxxer Announces Bid For The Conservative Nomination In Abbotsford
Correction: Stand United's James Davison broadcast a livestream clarifying that he intends to run provincially for the Conservative Party of BC, not for the federal Conservative Party. More info James Davison addressed the World Wide Freedom Rally in...
What’s up with the far-right targeting Drag Artists and Trans Folks?
People who understand the diversity of expression of gender identity and sexual orientation do not conflate persons who perform in drag with people who identify as trans. But such distinctions are not relevant to the far-right haters who view any diversion from strict...
Who Is Stand United?
The January 18, 2023 demonstration at Premier David Eby's constituency office is being organized by Stand United, one of the two organizations behind the campaign. The campaign's goals are to recall David Eby, repeal Bill 36 and elect a new premier. Currently Stand...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Vancouver – December 12, 2022
The far-right Freedom Convoy returned to downtown Vancouver this past Saturday. Disturbingly, while their numbers were smaller than in the past, their violent rhetoric and actions were ratcheted up several notches.It may not be coincidental that this event followed...
Assessing The B.C. Municipal Elections
The October 15, 2022 municipal elections saw an unprecedented number of far right candidates fielded in the races for mayor, council and school board positions across the province. A minimum of 129 candidates were provably and publicly aligned with antivaxx,...
Not Exactly As Advertised – How An Antivaxx/Conservative Alliance Is Organizing To Take Over B.C. School Boards Part 4
#UNITEDINDEPENDENTS In The Cowichan Valley In Vancouver Island’s Cowichan Valley a slate of three is running for positions on the North Cowichan council. Unlike Peoples Council Surrey and VIVA Victoria, their focus is on local bread and butter issues. At...
WORKING PEOPLE AND UNIONS ARE UNDER ATTACK AND THE LABOUR MOVEMENT IS RESPONDING
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