Jul 24, 2019
What's democracy worth anyway?
Amira Elghawaby
By supporting rabble, you are supporting an independent, progressive, and ethical media platform.
Amira Elghawaby
Amira Elghawaby is a journalist and human rights advocate living in Ottawa. Her work has appeared in various publications and online including the Globe and Mail and the Toronto Star. Her stories have also been broadcast nationally on CBC-Radio. Follow her on Twitter @AmiraElghawaby
Apr 18, 2018
Addressing the Islamophobia of the Quebec mosque killer is a moral imperative
Amira Elghawaby
Canadians are exposed to the views of racist extremists day and night, with our own politicians occasionally fuelling fear and suspicion of Muslims.
Aug 24, 2017
Are you willing to take a stand for democracy?
Amira Elghawaby
By supporting rabble, you are supporting an independent, progressive, and ethical media platform.
Apr 5, 2016
Finding the right moment to intertwine progressive movements
Amira Elghawaby
Amira Elghawaby reports back with a snapshot of the Broadbent 2016 Progress Summit including Gloria Steinem's keynote speech, the need for intersectionality, and xenophobia in Canada.
Oct 15, 2015
Harper's litany of abuses must compel Canadians to fight for change
Amira Elghawaby
Many, many people have warned Canada that Harper's time in power has been awful. But what happens when a non-partisan observer starts saying the same thing?
Aug 21, 2015
Watch: Suitably dressed? How women's choices become symbols of belonging or exclusion
Prime Minister Stephen Harper famously said women who wear the face veil while taking their citizenship oath should know that it "isn't the way we do things here" in Canada. Amira Elghawaby explores.
Jul 31, 2015
This week in progressive film: Bikes vs. Cars
Amira Elghawaby
Opening tonight in Toronto, Bikes vs.Cars takes on our chosen modes of transportation from Bogota to Toronto. Should you watch? Find out here.
May 8, 2015
Here's why Harper's vicious attack on democracy and media matters
Amira Elghawaby
Stephen Harper's attack on democracy and Canadian media has been vicious and systematic. Here's why it matters.
May 7, 2015
Oh, Canada: Harper's systematic attack on democracy and media
Amira Elghawaby
Does the state of Canada's democracy reduce you to tears? If it doesn't, it will once you read Mark Bourrie's 'Kill the Messengers: Stephen Harper's Assault on Your Right to Know.'
Jan 8, 2015
The new Canada: A paradox of citizenship and belonging
Amira Elghawaby
By 2030, Canada's growth will be entirely based on immigration. So it seems it is in everyone's best interest to welcome newcomers, but you wouldn't gather that by the current laws and changes.
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