Rachel Gilmore

@rachelgilmore.bsky.social

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

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California just banned school rules that would for staff to “out” LGBTQ kids. Let’s cut through the rage and rhetoric to explore the evidence and impact of this law. Hint: it’s not what Elon Musk says it is!

Rachel Gilmore on Instagram: "California just banned school rules that would for staff to “out” LGBTQ kids. Let’s cut through the rage and rhetoric to explore the evidence and impact of this law. Hi...www.instagram.com 59 likes, 2 comments - r.gilmore on July 16, 2024: "California just banned school rules that would for staff to “out” LGBTQ kids. Let’s cut through the rage and rhetoric to explore the evidence and i...

There was another Major Historical Event over the weekend, so naturally the internet made up so, so many things. It’s time for a fact check: l

Rachel Gilmore on Instagram: "There was another Major Historical Event over the weekend, so naturally the internet made up so, so many things. It’s time for a fact check:"www.instagram.com 57 likes, 6 comments - r.gilmore on July 15, 2024: "There was another Major Historical Event over the weekend, so naturally the internet made up so, so many things. It’s time for a fact check:".

I fact check a lot of outlandish claims that aren’t true. But every now and then, the truth itself is pretty outlandish! So let’s talk about Project 2025 — what it is, what it isn’t, and what it lays out:

Rachel Gilmore on Instagram: "I fact check a lot of outlandish claims that aren’t true. But every now and then, the truth itself is pretty outlandish! So let’s talk about Project 2025 — what it is, ...www.instagram.com 17 likes, 0 comments - r.gilmore on July 12, 2024: "I fact check a lot of outlandish claims that aren’t true. But every now and then, the truth itself is pretty outlandish! So let’s talk about Proje...

This has got to be one of the most chilling things I’ve read in a while. A new report from investigative journalist Peter Smith for the Canadian Anti-Hate Network uncovered a group of Canadian teens apparently forming a miI*tia with some horrifying goals. Here’s what the report tells us:

Rachel Gilmore on Instagram: "This has got to be one of the most chilling things I’ve read in a while. A new report from investigative journalist Peter Smith for the Canadian Anti-Hate Network uncove...www.instagram.com 10 likes, 0 comments - r.gilmore on July 11, 2024: "This has got to be one of the most chilling things I’ve read in a while. A new report from investigative journalist Peter Smith for the Canadian An...

What do you get when you combine the No. 2 executive at Shopify, right-wing so-called “media,” and a designated terr*rist entity? This jaw-dropping story! With help from @llebrun.bsky.social, let me break down why we’re asking questions about Shopify and True North:

Rachel Gilmore on Instagram: "What do you get when you combine the No. 2 executive at Shopify, right-wing so-called “media,” and a designated terr*rist entity? This jaw-dropping story! With help fr...www.instagram.com 34 likes, 1 comments - r.gilmore on July 10, 2024: "What do you get when you combine the No. 2 executive at Shopify, right-wing so-called “media,” and a designated terr*rist entity? This jaw-dropping...

If you’re as terrified of the world as most far-right extr*mists seem to be, the cost of diapers alone must be pretty expensive! Maybe that’s why a bunch of these groups are selling merch. Yes, really. With help from @dancollen.bsky.social, let’s talk about how they get away with that:

Rachel Gilmore on Instagram: "If you’re as terrified of the world as most far-right extr*mists seem to be, the cost of diapers alone must be pretty expensive! Maybe that’s why a bunch of these groups...www.instagram.com 18 likes, 1 comments - r.gilmore on July 9, 2024: "If you’re as terrified of the world as most far-right extr*mists seem to be, the cost of diapers alone must be pretty expensive! Maybe that’s why a ...

Top brass from the far-right extr*mist group Diagolon could be coming to a town near you! ...on the heels of an Ontario judge writing Diagolon is a “miI*tia-like extr*mist organization consisting of members who are armed and prepared for vioI*nce.” Oof. Here's what's going on:

Rachel Gilmore on Instagram: "Top brass from the far-right extr*mist group Diagolon could be coming to a town near you! ...on the heels of an Ontario judge writing Diagolon is a “miI*tia-like extr*mi...www.instagram.com 38 likes, 6 comments - r.gilmore on July 8, 2024: "Top brass from the far-right extr*mist group Diagolon could be coming to a town near you! ...on the heels of an Ontario judge writing Diagolon is a ...

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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🚨 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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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:

Rachel Gilmore on Instagram: "Toronto Police have been targeting pro-🍉 activists with tactics like raiding their homes at night, snatching people on the street, surveillance, and more. In a jaw-dropp...www.instagram.com 52 likes, 3 comments - r.gilmore on June 20, 2024: "Toronto Police have been targeting pro-🍉 activists with tactics like raiding their homes at night, snatching people on the street,...".

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:

Rachel Gilmore on Instagram: "Someone just drove a van plastered with a video full of lsIamophobic, r*cist h*te around Toronto. It’s the latest in a string of lsIamophobic h*te on Canadian streets — ...www.instagram.com 31 likes, 2 comments - r.gilmore on June 19, 2024: "Someone just drove a van plastered with a video full of lsIamophobic, r*cist h*te around Toronto. It’s the latest in a string of...".

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!

Rachel Gilmore on Instagram: "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...www.instagram.com 27 likes, 0 comments - r.gilmore on June 18, 2024: "Sometimes when I sit back and consult my brain worms, we realize something. Unlike us, most people don’t know the deeply unhinged things...".

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:

Rachel Gilmore on Instagram: "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...www.instagram.com 26 likes, 0 comments - r.gilmore on June 17, 2024: "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...".

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:

Rachel Gilmore on Instagram: "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 ars*n, farmer pr...www.instagram.com 41 likes, 3 comments - r.gilmore on June 14, 2024: "D*sinformation networks that formed during COVlD-19 have spread to conversations about climate change. That might explain why you’ve heard...".

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:

Rachel Gilmore on Instagram: "Before Elon Musk hid our likes, I confirmed Conservative Deputy Leader @melissalantsman liked an anti-LGBTQ tweet saying people are “tired” of LGBTQ activists “forcing th...www.instagram.com 62 likes, 1 comments - r.gilmore on June 13, 2024: "Before Elon Musk hid our likes, I confirmed Conservative Deputy Leader @melissalantsman liked an anti-LGBTQ tweet saying people are “tired”...".

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:

Rachel Gilmore on Instagram: "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 an...www.instagram.com 26 likes, 2 comments - r.gilmore on June 12, 2024: "Liberal MP Anthony Housefather is under fire for snapping a pic with Michael Rapaport and suggesting he’s an “incredible” activist. That’s...".

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:

Rachel Gilmore on Instagram: "Another day, another woman leaving public life amid disinformation-fuelled hate and harassment. But @sphillipsab also touched on something a lot of people seem to be mis...www.instagram.com 61 likes, 3 comments - r.gilmore on June 11, 2024: "Another day, another woman leaving public life amid disinformation-fuelled hate and harassment. But @sphillipsab also touched on something...".

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:

Rachel Gilmore on Instagram: "A post went VERY viral 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...www.instagram.com 102 likes, 8 comments - r.gilmore on June 10, 2024: "A post went VERY viral recently, with help from Elon Musk and Fox News, from an official-looking group decrying gender-affirming care....".

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:

Rachel Gilmore on Instagram: "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...www.instagram.com 43 likes, 6 comments - r.gilmore on June 6, 2024: "Most Americans and Canadians want their government to recognize a PaIestinian state. They also want a ceasefire. Now. That’s according to...".

Uhhhh WOW.

Nothing to see here, just Diagolon(!) advertising on Twitter

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

Rachel Gilmore on Instagram: "Someone in my comments asked me what I’d say to someone who wants to get into journalism. Here’s my answer! ✨"www.instagram.com 26 likes, 4 comments - r.gilmore on June 5, 2024: "Someone in my comments asked me what I’d say to someone who wants to get into journalism. Here’s my answer! ✨".

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:

Rachel Gilmore on Instagram: "Why is @truenorthcentre’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 whi...www.instagram.com 42 likes, 0 comments - r.gilmore on June 4, 2024: "Why is @truenorthcentre’s Harrison Faulkner taking pics and “hanging out” with members of Diagolon? And, uh, why is he liking posts with...".

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:

Rachel Gilmore on Instagram: "For weeks now, I’ve noticed some uhh…concerning…posts from a @truenorthcentre “reporter” as he covers Indian immigration in PEI. Now, thanks to a three-year-old article,...www.instagram.com 29 likes, 0 comments - r.gilmore on June 3, 2024: "For weeks now, I’ve noticed some uhh…concerning…posts from a @truenorthcentre “reporter” as he covers Indian immigration in PEI. Now,...".

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

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:

Rachel Gilmore on Instagram: "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. ...www.instagram.com 164 likes, 14 comments - r.gilmore on May 31, 2024: "Ontario Premier Doug Ford made the racist, baseless assumption that the people responsible for a sho*ting at a Jewish elementary school...".

🚨 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:

Rachel Gilmore on Instagram: "🚨 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 r...www.instagram.com 64 likes, 3 comments - r.gilmore on May 30, 2024: "🚨 Trump has been found guilty guilty guiltyyyyyyyy. Here’s what we know so far — including whether this will impact his presidential bid,...".