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Avi Benlolo: The new year will be pivotal for the Jewish community

The new year will be pivotal for Canada and its Jewish community. After two years of non-action by our government and criticism of law enforcement, the community has had enough. Its patience has waned. Its tolerance level for words over action, no longer forgiving. Our community’s usual tepid cool-headed response has turned into anger and frustration. Read More
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J.D. Tuccille: By targeting ideology instead of violence, Trump puts civil liberties at risk

The United States has a political violence problem to which the Trump administration is responding with a focus on domestic terrorism. Unfortunately, and not for the first time, federal officials define “terrorism” broadly enough to include protected activities, and they’re once again going after adherents of specific ideologies that are out of favour with the powers that be. This isn’t a new problem; presidents from both major parties have engaged in the persecution of political opponents in the name of fighting extremism and violence. The result is always the same: the violation of constitutionally protected rights. Read More
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Terry Newman: Police won’t say why nothing done about vile antisemitic posts

Back in July, a Toronto man filed a complaint about antisemitic posts on X. Almost six months later, he's still waiting for the results of the investigation from Toronto's Hate Crime Unit. Meanwhile, the antisemitic posts continue. Six months is too long. Six days is too long. Heck, six hours could be too long when it comes to radical extremists. Read More
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