In the Hamilton Spectator today, we condemned a letter writer for claiming that supporters of the Jewish state are “Israel firsters,” which is an antisemitic trope which claims that Jews and supporters of Israel have dual-loyalties:
HRC in the Hamilton Spectator: "Letter Writer's Reference is Odious and Anti-Semitic"
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Mike is the Executive Director of HonestReporting Canada and is responsible for the day-to-day running of the organization, its financial management and project development. A seventeen-year veteran of the Canadian journalism industry, Mike was a former editor-in-chief, reporter, and anchor of various news programs and publications. Mike's focus is on delivering efficiency and professionalism as HRC moves into new technological and geographical spheres. Mike is a human rights expert and a frequent on-air commentator. His work has been published in the Globe and Mail, the National Post, Toronto Star, CBC News and more.
