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| − | '''Rebel Media''' is a far-right Canadian online platform founded by ex-tabloid editor and anti-Muslim activist [[Ezra Levant]] in February 2015. | + | '''Rebel Media''' is a far-right Canadian online platform founded by ex-tabloid editor and anti-Muslim activist [[Ezra Levant]] in February 2015. |
| − | In 2017 Rebel Media hired [[Stephen Lennon]] aka [[Tommy Robinson]] ex-head of anti-Muslim street movements [[English Defence League]] and [[Pegida UK]] as a 'reporter'. | + | |
| + | It has been described as 'a global platform for an extreme anti-Muslim ideology known as counter-jihad. It’s a far-right fringe theory founded on the belief that Muslims are deliberately invading the West, biding their time, then overtaking communities and imposing Shariah Law'. <ref> [http://nationalpost.com/features/inside-ezra-levants-rebel-media | ||
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| + | In spring 2017 Rebel Media began filing reports from the UK. | ||
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| + | ==Hiring counterjihadists, columnists and ex-political leaders== | ||
| + | In 2017 Rebel Media hired [[Stephen Lennon]] aka [[Tommy Robinson]] ex-head of anti-Muslim street movements [[English Defence League]] and [[Pegida UK]] as a 'reporter', alongside ex-Chelsea bartender [[Caolan Robertson]]. | ||
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| + | in January 2018 Rebel signed up notorious anti-Muslim media pundit [[Katie Hopkins]], just months after [[Mail Online]] failed to renew her two-year contract. | ||
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| + | Other regular Rebel Media pundits across the globe include the former Australian [[Labour Party]] opposition leader [[Mark Latham]]. | ||
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| + | ==Affiliations== | ||
| + | *[[Middle East Forum]] | ||
| + | *[[Gatestone Institute]] | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
[[Category: Islamophobia]][[Category: Counterjihad]] | [[Category: Islamophobia]][[Category: Counterjihad]] | ||
Revision as of 04:50, 16 January 2018
Rebel Media is a far-right Canadian online platform founded by ex-tabloid editor and anti-Muslim activist Ezra Levant in February 2015.
It has been described as 'a global platform for an extreme anti-Muslim ideology known as counter-jihad. It’s a far-right fringe theory founded on the belief that Muslims are deliberately invading the West, biding their time, then overtaking communities and imposing Shariah Law'. <ref> [http://nationalpost.com/features/inside-ezra-levants-rebel-media
In spring 2017 Rebel Media began filing reports from the UK.
Hiring counterjihadists, columnists and ex-political leaders
In 2017 Rebel Media hired Stephen Lennon aka Tommy Robinson ex-head of anti-Muslim street movements English Defence League and Pegida UK as a 'reporter', alongside ex-Chelsea bartender Caolan Robertson.
in January 2018 Rebel signed up notorious anti-Muslim media pundit Katie Hopkins, just months after Mail Online failed to renew her two-year contract.
Other regular Rebel Media pundits across the globe include the former Australian Labour Party opposition leader Mark Latham.
