On February 29, the Winnipeg Free Press published a commentary by Allan Wise entitled "Case for war with Iran is weak". Lacking a cogent analysis and an informed perspective, Mr. Wise’s op-ed was dangerously cavalier about the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran to the point where HonestReporting Canada felt inclined to respond. Our rebuttal was prominently published in the March 3 edition of the Free Press and it can be read immediately below:
HRC Responds to Cavalier Comments About Iran by Free Press Contributor
Mike Fegelman
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.