Tag: toppling of statues

Sen. David Richards: Those Who Are Going After Jordan Peterson Are in Fact After Us

Commentary Those who are after Jordan Peterson are, in fact, after us. They are at our throats as well, make no mistake. And we know how civilized it all is; these are well informed, well-educated men and women with highly respected positions. So we must put all of this into context. That is, anyone as…


Is History More Fiction Than Fact?

Commentary Most people believe that the study of history involves an accurate and objective description and evaluation of events that happened in the past. However, the Black Lives Matter movement, which is making headlines throughout the world, has changed this understanding of “history.” As is well-known, the movement depicts the history of the United States…


The War Against Californian History

Commentary On Oct. 12, 2020, a group of Indigenous Peoples’ Day protesters entered the grounds of the Mission San Rafael Arcángel, a historic California mission about 20 miles north of San Francisco that’s now part of the Catholic parish of St. Raphael in Marin County. During the course of the protest some of the 50…


Those Who Damage Memorials Face 10-Year Jail Term Under New UK Bill

People who cause criminal damage to memorials in the UK will face jail terms of up to 10 years under a new bill being discussed in the British Parliament. Currently, the maximum sentence for such offences is three months if the value of the damage is less than £5,000 ($6,941), according to the Sentencing Council….


UK Statue Toppling Suspects Plead Not Guilty of Criminal Damage

Four people who were charged for allegedly toppling a statue in Bristol during last year’s Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests have pleaded not guilty. The four people, who appeared at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday, were accused of damaging the statue of Edward Colston, a 17th-century merchant, which was toppled during a Black Lives Matter protest in…


Over 130 Experts Defend Legacy of Sir John A. Macdonald

More than 130 experts have issued a joint statement to defend the legacy of Canada’s first prime minister amid increasing calls for removal of monuments in his honour and attacks on his name in academia.  The statement, signed by historians, policy experts, and thought leaders, is a joint project of the Friends of Sir John…