Republicans Wage Culture War in Canada by Propping Up Anti-Vax Truckers

Over the past several days, the American right has attempted to wage a cultural proxy war by backing anti-vaxxers in Canada. What started with a group of truckers protesting the Canadian government’s COVID-19 mandate—which requires haulers to be fully vaccinated before entering Canada or face testing and quarantine requirements—has morphed into a so-called Freedom Convoy made up of thousands of protesters. They have assembled a boisterous encampment in downtown Ottawa, the country’s capital city, and their acts of civil disobedience have ranged from continuously blasting their horns to blocking roads and bridges. But while Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau said… Read Full Article