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Rachel Gilmore

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Award-winning journalist. Trying to dismantle the disinformation economy and expose extremists one skeet at a time. ✨

Reach out: rachelelizabethgilmore@gmail.com

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Out of office ✅ on! See you all in a week 💕

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I signed up for the fundraising emails from every political party — but I’ve got to admit, the Conservative Party ones are in a league of their own. I took a look at how they characterize the media when speaking to their supporters. Let’s just say, it explains a lot!

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🚨NEW: Most people know Shopify as the dudes that makes it really easy to buy and sell stuff online. But did you know Shopify is also selling its services to icky folks like Rebel News and the Daily Wire’s Matt Walsh, helping them sell merch? That’s not all:

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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre just gave a shout out to a d*sinfo-spreading YouTuber. He appeared to recognize him at a rally — which is, uh, not a great sign for his information diet. Here’s what you need to know:

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Read CAHN’s story, where you can find the documents, here:

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🚨 NEW: Court documents uncovered by @antihateca.bsky.social paint a picture of how dangerous and organized Diagolon has become.

“The views of…Diagolon can properly be described as anti-government and anti-authority, promoting the assembly of a miIitia (…),” a judge found.

There’s more:

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Uh oh, the grifters at Rebel News have really stepped in it now. You know that r*cist truck that motored around Toronto? The one that’s being investigated for hate crimes? Yeah, it belongs to Rebel News. Rather than show an ounce of shame, they’re fundraising off of it:

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A huge thank you to Martin Lukacs who gave me permission to share his exclusive reporting. Please read the full story here:

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Toronto Police have been targeting pro-PaIestine activists with tactics like raiding their homes at night, snatching people on the street, surveillance, and more.

In a jaw-dropping report for @thebreach.bsky.social, Martin Lukacs exposes these problematic practices.

Here’s a taste:

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Someone just drove a van plastered with a video full of lsIamophobic, racist hate around Toronto. It’s the latest in a string of lsIamophobic hate on Canadian streets — rhetoric that has already turned deadly twice in recent years. Here’s what’s going on:

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Sometimes when I sit back and consult my brain worms, we realize something. Unlike us, most people don’t know the deeply unhinged things far-right extr*mists are telling their thousands of viewers. So, here’s a peek behind the brainworm curtain. Hint: it’s not pretty!

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The United States just designated a Nordic Neo N*zi group as terr*rists. While they have no formal members in Canada, they have publicly cozied up to leaders of just one Canadian group: Diagolon. I’ve got receipts. This is serious:

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Read the full report here: foe.org/wp-content/u...

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D*sinformation networks that formed during COVlD-19 have spread to conversations about climate change. That might explain why you’ve heard so much about arson, farmer protests, carbon tax…and more. (Screams incoherently) That’s not the only thing this brand-new report found:

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Before Elon Musk hid our likes, I confirmed Conservative Deputy Leader Melissa Lantsman liked an anti-LGBTQ tweet saying people are "tired" of LGBTQ activists "forcing their agenda." It’s not good. Especially when, with help from Fae Johnstone, we consider the context:

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Liberal MP Anthony Housefather is under fire for snapping a pic with Michael Rapaport and suggesting he’s an “incredible” activist. That’s because of anti-PaIestinian and anti-Black comments Rapaport has made. Now, Trudeau is facing calls to boot Housefather from caucus:

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Another day, another woman leaving public life amid disinformation-fuelled hate and harassment. But NDP MLA Shannon Phillips also touched on something a lot of people seem to be missing about this issue: these campaigns are organized. So why isn’t the pushback? Let’s talk about it:

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A post went VERY viral on here recently — with help from Elon Musk and Fox News — from an official-looking group decrying gender-affirming care. Here’s the thing: that group? It’s an SPLC designated h*te group. Yeah. It’s time for a fact check:

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Most Americans and Canadians want their government to recognize a PaIestinian state. They also want a ceasefire. Now. That’s according to a new poll from the Angus Reid Institute, released today. Here’s what else it tells us:

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Uhhhh WOW.

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Someone in my comments asked me what I’d say to someone who wants to get into journalism. Here’s my answer! ✨

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Why is True North’s Harrison Faulkner taking pics and “hanging out” with members of Diagolon? And, uh, why is he liking posts with raciaI sIurs for Indians…all while he covers Indian immigration for True North? His bosses won’t tell me. So you can decide what you think:

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For weeks now, I’ve noticed some uhh…concerning…posts from a True North Centre “reporter” as he covers Indian immigration in PEI. Now, thanks to a three-year-old article, a conversation with its author, and a bit of digging, it all makes a lot more sense. Here’s what we know:

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Giving my musician partner the ick by skipping the 4 minute instrumental at the end of Let It Happen 🙆‍♀️

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford made the racist, baseless assumption that the people responsible for a sho*ting at a Jewish elementary school over the weekend were immigrants. This horrific act has frightened Toronto’s Jewish community. Instead of comforting them, he vilified others:

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🚨 Trump has been found guilty guilty guiltyyyyyyyy. Here’s what we know so far — including whether this will impact his presidential bid, and how he (and his fans) are reacting. Send good vibes to your friendly neighbourhood fact checkers, folks:

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It’s been three weeks since Kagiso Lesego Molope was kicked out of Politics and the Pen. Why? Because she reminded the room full of powerful people that children are starving in Gaza. Now, the Writers Trust has released a statement. Sadly, it’s complete trash. Here’s why:

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Israel b*mbed Palestinians seeking shelter in Rafah yesterday — and continued the b*mbardment overnight. The very least we can do in the face of these atr*cities is not turn away. But some outlets seem to struggle with that bare minimum. Shame. Here’s the latest:

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What started as a few rounds of drinks last night has now turned into a full-out mutual aid fund for Media Matters layoffs.

If you want to (and can afford to) contribute, you can donate here: venmo.com/u/kabughazaleh

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It’s time to talk about the real threat to free speech these days: the “vengeful dipshit billionaires,” as @bencollins.bsky.social put it.

Because their lawsuits — no matter how frivolous — can silence the reporters who hold them accountable.

The @mmfa.bsky.social staff deserved better.

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A freedom convoy organizer who also set up a lunch with a far-right German MEP that got three Conservative MPs in hot water…. …just got caught questioning the H*Ioc*ust on a Diagolon-hosted Twitter space. Oh, and that’s not all. Tired? Me too. Here’s what happened:

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Fuck Elon Musk. This is why right-wing billionaires sue people reporting on them. They know they can't win these lawsuits. But they also know legal fees will cripple the little guy reporting on their lies and crimes.

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ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan is requesting an arrest warrant for top H*mas and lsraeIi leaders. This could be a very, very big deal. Here’s why:

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Google knows the threat of disinformation in India. The company is even partnering with news publishers and fact checkers to tackle it as India heads to the polls. So why is it monetizing OpIndia?

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It’s also very cool to see WIRED write up and expand on my piece 🥹 Read their story here:

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🚨 NEW and BIG: My colleagues and I caught Google monetizing one of India’s biggest disinformation outlets. Oh, and this comes as India’s elections are very actively ongoing. Not good. Here’s my story, hot off the presses:

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A former CBC producer is speaking out about anti-P*lest*nian bias in media. Her testimony describes a horrifying pattern — one CBC isn’t alone in perpetuating. So let’s have that conversation.

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NEW: As support pours in from several parties for what’s been dubbed the “largest mobilization” of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in decades, one party is conspicuously absent. What is going on inside the Conservative Party? Here’s what we know:

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Here’s the Guardian article I reference in this video:

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The UN has no more food or tents for nearly two million people in G*za. The only sustainable solution to save people from starving to de*th, accoring to the IRC, is a ceasefire. Heres the latest — and how you can help.

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Have you witnessed the attacks on 2SLGBTQIA+ folks in Canada — in policies, media and political rhetoric — and felt powerless? Well, Fae Johnstone and Queer Momentum have given Canadians the chance to be part of something HUGE. Here’s what’s going on — and how to get involved:

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🚨UPDATE: I’ve confirmed the identity of one of the most vocal hecklers during Kagiso Lesego Molope’s unscheduled speech about children in G*za. It also looks like committee members for the Politics and the Pen event were more involved in Kagiso’s ejection than they’ve publicly admitted:

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Sometimes politicians say something ✨horrifying✨ but people don’t realize it because of politician jargon.

So let’s break down what Poilievre implied😉 about the notwithstanding clause with the help of criminal lawyer @mspratt.bsky.social.

Spoiler: it’s spooky!!!!!!

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Covering extremists requires a balance between public good and the risk of amplifying that group. But when this reporting gets politicized, all hell breaks loose — in more ways than one. Let’s talk about it. (I sure hope some columnists are listening!!!!)

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South African-Canadian author Kagiso Lesego Molope was kicked out of luxurious event honouring Canadian political writers. Why? Because she reminded powerful people enjoying a luxurious dinner in Ottawa of the children dy*ng of malnutrition in Gaza. Here’s what happened:

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