Ethan Cox
@ethancox.bsky.social
Investigative journalist. Senior editor and co-founder at Ricochet Media. Board with For the Refugees. Montrealer. Husky dad.
Toronto! This starts in a half hour, and it will be amazing! Check it out.
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Join us for the launch of our new podcast, "There is a List," tackling the surveillance of pro-Palestine voices in the age of Big Brother.
Moderated by Sonya Fatah, w/ @smohyeddin.bsky.social, Yara Shoufani, @yipengge.bsky.social & Zahra Khozema.
Register now: shorturl.at/mavNU
Join us for the launch of our new podcast, "There is a List," tackling the surveillance of pro-Palestine voices in the age of Big Brother.
Moderated by Sonya Fatah, w/ @smohyeddin.bsky.social, Yara Shoufani, @yipengge.bsky.social & Zahra Khozema.
Register now: shorturl.at/mavNU
November 26, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Toronto! This starts in a half hour, and it will be amazing! Check it out.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:55 PM
We're now a Registered Journalism Organization.
This means we can now issue tax receipts to donors, so you can DOUBLE your donation at practically the same cost.
Help us build on 11 award-winning years.
Help us meet the moment.
Join our 📈community of monthly supporters: ricochet.media/donate/
This means we can now issue tax receipts to donors, so you can DOUBLE your donation at practically the same cost.
Help us build on 11 award-winning years.
Help us meet the moment.
Join our 📈community of monthly supporters: ricochet.media/donate/
I was asked to complete the @rsf.org World Press Freedom Index questionnaire for Canada. Here’s what I wrote at the end.
Police attempts to exclude journalists from the site of arrests, particularly of Indigenous Peoples, represents the most significant threat to press freedom in Canada.
Police attempts to exclude journalists from the site of arrests, particularly of Indigenous Peoples, represents the most significant threat to press freedom in Canada.
November 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I was asked to complete the @rsf.org World Press Freedom Index questionnaire for Canada. Here’s what I wrote at the end.
Police attempts to exclude journalists from the site of arrests, particularly of Indigenous Peoples, represents the most significant threat to press freedom in Canada.
Police attempts to exclude journalists from the site of arrests, particularly of Indigenous Peoples, represents the most significant threat to press freedom in Canada.
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Ontario First Nation prepared to block highway to stop #mining near drinking #water source.
After a decade of government inaction, elders signal they’re done being ignored as development plans advance without consent.
New from @jonthompson.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/indigenous/o...
#onpoli
After a decade of government inaction, elders signal they’re done being ignored as development plans advance without consent.
New from @jonthompson.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/indigenous/o...
#onpoli
Ontario First Nation prepared to block highway to stop mining near drinking water source
In a community grieving five recent deaths after a decade of government inaction, elders signal they’re done being ignored as development plans advance without consent
ricochet.media
November 24, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Ontario First Nation prepared to block highway to stop #mining near drinking #water source.
After a decade of government inaction, elders signal they’re done being ignored as development plans advance without consent.
New from @jonthompson.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/indigenous/o...
#onpoli
After a decade of government inaction, elders signal they’re done being ignored as development plans advance without consent.
New from @jonthompson.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/indigenous/o...
#onpoli
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We've got some exciting news to share! We recently found out that we're an RJO! (we can now issue tax receipts like a charity)
"This is, without exaggeration, a game-changer for us."
Check out the full announcement from one of our founders, @ethancox.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/announcement...
"This is, without exaggeration, a game-changer for us."
Check out the full announcement from one of our founders, @ethancox.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/announcement...
November 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
We've got some exciting news to share! We recently found out that we're an RJO! (we can now issue tax receipts like a charity)
"This is, without exaggeration, a game-changer for us."
Check out the full announcement from one of our founders, @ethancox.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/announcement...
"This is, without exaggeration, a game-changer for us."
Check out the full announcement from one of our founders, @ethancox.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/announcement...
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Ottawa won’t back down on Ring of Fire environmental assessment.
Doug Ford wants to fast-track #mining in the North, but First Nations say both governments are stripping away environmental safeguards and treaty rights.
New from @jonthompson.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/climate/envi...
#onpoli
Doug Ford wants to fast-track #mining in the North, but First Nations say both governments are stripping away environmental safeguards and treaty rights.
New from @jonthompson.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/climate/envi...
#onpoli
Ottawa won’t back down on Ring of Fire environmental assessment
Doug Ford wants to fast-track critical mineral development, but First Nations say both governments are stripping away environmental safeguards and treaty rights
ricochet.media
November 19, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Ottawa won’t back down on Ring of Fire environmental assessment.
Doug Ford wants to fast-track #mining in the North, but First Nations say both governments are stripping away environmental safeguards and treaty rights.
New from @jonthompson.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/climate/envi...
#onpoli
Doug Ford wants to fast-track #mining in the North, but First Nations say both governments are stripping away environmental safeguards and treaty rights.
New from @jonthompson.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/climate/envi...
#onpoli
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Big news! Ricochet has become just the fourth English-language media outlet in Canada to earn para-charitable RJO status!
This makes us a qualified donee in tax parlance, and means all donations are fully tax deductible — just like donations to charities.
Read more:
ricochet.media/announcement...
This makes us a qualified donee in tax parlance, and means all donations are fully tax deductible — just like donations to charities.
Read more:
ricochet.media/announcement...
Big news! Ricochet earns para-charitable RJO status
We are the fourth English-language outlet in Canada to qualify as a Registered Journalism Organization
ricochet.media
November 19, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Big news! Ricochet has become just the fourth English-language media outlet in Canada to earn para-charitable RJO status!
This makes us a qualified donee in tax parlance, and means all donations are fully tax deductible — just like donations to charities.
Read more:
ricochet.media/announcement...
This makes us a qualified donee in tax parlance, and means all donations are fully tax deductible — just like donations to charities.
Read more:
ricochet.media/announcement...
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On the latest episode of In Bed with the Elephant, @caradrianh.bsky.social talks with @carleton.ca Professor #AndrewJohnston to unpack the recent dust-up about tariffs between #Trump and Doug Ford, and ask why we still need to discuss #RonaldReagan.
youtube.com/watch?v=PJRM...
#cdnpoli #onpoli
youtube.com/watch?v=PJRM...
#cdnpoli #onpoli
November 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
On the latest episode of In Bed with the Elephant, @caradrianh.bsky.social talks with @carleton.ca Professor #AndrewJohnston to unpack the recent dust-up about tariffs between #Trump and Doug Ford, and ask why we still need to discuss #RonaldReagan.
youtube.com/watch?v=PJRM...
#cdnpoli #onpoli
youtube.com/watch?v=PJRM...
#cdnpoli #onpoli
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We’re a small team of seven journalists who investigate stories wealthy and powerful people don’t want Canadians to know about
Now we need your help to defend our journalism and continue shining a light on information politicians want to keep secret
Help us out 👉 JournalismDefence.ca
Now we need your help to defend our journalism and continue shining a light on information politicians want to keep secret
Help us out 👉 JournalismDefence.ca
November 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We’re a small team of seven journalists who investigate stories wealthy and powerful people don’t want Canadians to know about
Now we need your help to defend our journalism and continue shining a light on information politicians want to keep secret
Help us out 👉 JournalismDefence.ca
Now we need your help to defend our journalism and continue shining a light on information politicians want to keep secret
Help us out 👉 JournalismDefence.ca
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Will Canada abandon environmental assessment in the Ring of Fire?
Doug Ford wants Ottawa to ignore First Nations’ warnings that drinking water, treaty rights, and the land itself are on the line.
The latest from @jonthompson.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/indigenous/w...
#cdnpoli #Budget2025
Doug Ford wants Ottawa to ignore First Nations’ warnings that drinking water, treaty rights, and the land itself are on the line.
The latest from @jonthompson.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/indigenous/w...
#cdnpoli #Budget2025
Will Canada abandon environmental assessment in the Ring of Fire?
Doug Ford wants Ottawa to ignore First Nations’ warnings that drinking water, treaty rights, and the land itself are on the line
ricochet.media
November 3, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Will Canada abandon environmental assessment in the Ring of Fire?
Doug Ford wants Ottawa to ignore First Nations’ warnings that drinking water, treaty rights, and the land itself are on the line.
The latest from @jonthompson.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/indigenous/w...
#cdnpoli #Budget2025
Doug Ford wants Ottawa to ignore First Nations’ warnings that drinking water, treaty rights, and the land itself are on the line.
The latest from @jonthompson.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/indigenous/w...
#cdnpoli #Budget2025
I’m hung over after last night’s tragic Blue Jays loss, but I just voted!
Our city is at stake. Please make the time to get out and vote.
If you want my two cents, it’s anyone but Soraya. Her policies will make life so much harder for renters and young people in the city.
Our city is at stake. Please make the time to get out and vote.
If you want my two cents, it’s anyone but Soraya. Her policies will make life so much harder for renters and young people in the city.
November 2, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I’m hung over after last night’s tragic Blue Jays loss, but I just voted!
Our city is at stake. Please make the time to get out and vote.
If you want my two cents, it’s anyone but Soraya. Her policies will make life so much harder for renters and young people in the city.
Our city is at stake. Please make the time to get out and vote.
If you want my two cents, it’s anyone but Soraya. Her policies will make life so much harder for renters and young people in the city.
November 2, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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“‘Laissez-faire’ is the economics of greed, and it’s responsible for the mess we’re in.”
The Montreal housing crisis — brought to you by predatory landlords, Airbnb profiteers and the politicians who enable them
#polmtl
The Montreal housing crisis — brought to you by predatory landlords, Airbnb profiteers and the politicians who enable them
#polmtl
The Montreal housing crisis — brought to you by predatory landlords, Airbnb profiteers and the politicians who enable them
The Montreal housing crisis — brought to you by predatory landlords, Airbnb profiteers and the politicians who enable them.
cultmtl.com
November 1, 2025 at 11:46 PM
“‘Laissez-faire’ is the economics of greed, and it’s responsible for the mess we’re in.”
The Montreal housing crisis — brought to you by predatory landlords, Airbnb profiteers and the politicians who enable them
#polmtl
The Montreal housing crisis — brought to you by predatory landlords, Airbnb profiteers and the politicians who enable them
#polmtl
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‘History repeating itself’: Ontario First Nations vow resistance as Doug Ford accelerates Ring of Fire mining.
Some First Nations say the province’s rush to develop is undermining rights and deepening divisions.
New from @jonthompson.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/indigenous/h...
#onpoli #landback
Some First Nations say the province’s rush to develop is undermining rights and deepening divisions.
New from @jonthompson.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/indigenous/h...
#onpoli #landback
‘History repeating itself’: Ontario First Nations vow resistance as Doug Ford accelerates Ring of Fire mining
As Ontario signs new deals under Bill 5, some First Nations say the province’s rush to develop is undermining rights and deepening divisions
ricochet.media
October 31, 2025 at 3:27 PM
‘History repeating itself’: Ontario First Nations vow resistance as Doug Ford accelerates Ring of Fire mining.
Some First Nations say the province’s rush to develop is undermining rights and deepening divisions.
New from @jonthompson.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/indigenous/h...
#onpoli #landback
Some First Nations say the province’s rush to develop is undermining rights and deepening divisions.
New from @jonthompson.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/indigenous/h...
#onpoli #landback
I just got a very skewed anti-union push poll from @pallasdata.bsky.social which stated it was conducted on behalf of the DGCPQ.
One question about provincial voting intentions, then maybe ten push questions designed to undermine support for union rights in Quebec.
Conseil du patronat?
One question about provincial voting intentions, then maybe ten push questions designed to undermine support for union rights in Quebec.
Conseil du patronat?
October 18, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I just got a very skewed anti-union push poll from @pallasdata.bsky.social which stated it was conducted on behalf of the DGCPQ.
One question about provincial voting intentions, then maybe ten push questions designed to undermine support for union rights in Quebec.
Conseil du patronat?
One question about provincial voting intentions, then maybe ten push questions designed to undermine support for union rights in Quebec.
Conseil du patronat?
After an amazing live-taping of Adrian Harewood’s podcast last night, we’re back today for the Future of Independent Media summit organized by Press Progress.
First panel is on AI in and for newsrooms, on the lovely Carleton campus.
First panel is on AI in and for newsrooms, on the lovely Carleton campus.
October 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
After an amazing live-taping of Adrian Harewood’s podcast last night, we’re back today for the Future of Independent Media summit organized by Press Progress.
First panel is on AI in and for newsrooms, on the lovely Carleton campus.
First panel is on AI in and for newsrooms, on the lovely Carleton campus.
This is an amazing limited podcast series, investigating the groups that target students for criticizing Israel.
Episode two just dropped, listen now!
Episode two just dropped, listen now!
On episode 2 of There is a List, we follow the money and uncover the networks that fund the groups targeting Israel's critics in #Canada.
Listen now.
If you want to see more public-interest investigative journalism like this, pls support us! ricochet.media/donate/
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Rm5...
Listen now.
If you want to see more public-interest investigative journalism like this, pls support us! ricochet.media/donate/
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Rm5...
There is a List, Episode 2: The Funders and the Frame
YouTube video by Ricochet Media
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September 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
This is an amazing limited podcast series, investigating the groups that target students for criticizing Israel.
Episode two just dropped, listen now!
Episode two just dropped, listen now!
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On the latest episode, Dr. @yipengge.bsky.social joins host @caradrianh.bsky.social to discuss the genocide in #Gaza and Canada’s complicity.
"The threshold is very high to attack a hospital. What Israel has done is essentially attack all the hospitals in Gaza."
Listen wherever you get podcasts.
"The threshold is very high to attack a hospital. What Israel has done is essentially attack all the hospitals in Gaza."
Listen wherever you get podcasts.
September 30, 2025 at 1:21 PM
On the latest episode, Dr. @yipengge.bsky.social joins host @caradrianh.bsky.social to discuss the genocide in #Gaza and Canada’s complicity.
"The threshold is very high to attack a hospital. What Israel has done is essentially attack all the hospitals in Gaza."
Listen wherever you get podcasts.
"The threshold is very high to attack a hospital. What Israel has done is essentially attack all the hospitals in Gaza."
Listen wherever you get podcasts.
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In Thunder Bay, an Indigenous artist and ’60s Scoop survivor is using music and education to fight for Indigenous justice and give hope to the next generation.
This is @shy-anne55.bsky.social's second act.
New feature from @jonthompson.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/indigenous/f...
#NorthernOntario
This is @shy-anne55.bsky.social's second act.
New feature from @jonthompson.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/indigenous/f...
#NorthernOntario
From pop stardom to reconciliation songs: Shy-Anne Hovorka’s second act
The Anishinaabe-kwe artist and ’60s Scoop survivor turned her back on fame a decade ago — now she’s using music and education to fight for Indigenous justice and give hope to the next generation
ricochet.media
September 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM
In Thunder Bay, an Indigenous artist and ’60s Scoop survivor is using music and education to fight for Indigenous justice and give hope to the next generation.
This is @shy-anne55.bsky.social's second act.
New feature from @jonthompson.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/indigenous/f...
#NorthernOntario
This is @shy-anne55.bsky.social's second act.
New feature from @jonthompson.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/indigenous/f...
#NorthernOntario
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Fleeing the Trump regime, migrants are risking everything to cross #Canada’s increasingly militarized border.
We travelled along the Canadian border to find the human impact of the government's security plan.
New investigation from @xaviersfournier.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/justice/migr...
We travelled along the Canadian border to find the human impact of the government's security plan.
New investigation from @xaviersfournier.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/justice/migr...
Fleeing the Trump regime, migrants are risking everything to cross Canada's increasingly militarized border
Ricochet travelled along the Canadian border to highlight the human impact of the federal government's ‘security’ plan
ricochet.media
September 24, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Fleeing the Trump regime, migrants are risking everything to cross #Canada’s increasingly militarized border.
We travelled along the Canadian border to find the human impact of the government's security plan.
New investigation from @xaviersfournier.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/justice/migr...
We travelled along the Canadian border to find the human impact of the government's security plan.
New investigation from @xaviersfournier.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/justice/migr...
This is our first investigative podcast, and it’s excellent. Check out episode one, and stay tuned for new episodes every Tuesday.
Welcome to the blacklist.
Welcome to the blacklist.
What happens when speaking for Palestine gets you put on a list?
Introducing Ricochet's newest investigation into Canary Mission and other organizations targeting Israel's critics in Canada.
The first episode is up now!
ricochet.media/investigativ...
#cdnpoli #ThereIsAList
Introducing Ricochet's newest investigation into Canary Mission and other organizations targeting Israel's critics in Canada.
The first episode is up now!
ricochet.media/investigativ...
#cdnpoli #ThereIsAList
When speaking for Palestine gets you put on a list
Ricochet's newest podcast is a five-part investigation into Canary Mission and its impact in Canada. Episode one examines what happens when speaking up for Palestine puts your name on a secret list
ricochet.media
September 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This is our first investigative podcast, and it’s excellent. Check out episode one, and stay tuned for new episodes every Tuesday.
Welcome to the blacklist.
Welcome to the blacklist.
Reposted by Ethan Cox
What happens when speaking for Palestine gets you put on a list?
Introducing Ricochet's newest investigation into Canary Mission and other organizations targeting Israel's critics in Canada.
The first episode is up now!
ricochet.media/investigativ...
#cdnpoli #ThereIsAList
Introducing Ricochet's newest investigation into Canary Mission and other organizations targeting Israel's critics in Canada.
The first episode is up now!
ricochet.media/investigativ...
#cdnpoli #ThereIsAList
When speaking for Palestine gets you put on a list
Ricochet's newest podcast is a five-part investigation into Canary Mission and its impact in Canada. Episode one examines what happens when speaking up for Palestine puts your name on a secret list
ricochet.media
September 23, 2025 at 7:07 PM
What happens when speaking for Palestine gets you put on a list?
Introducing Ricochet's newest investigation into Canary Mission and other organizations targeting Israel's critics in Canada.
The first episode is up now!
ricochet.media/investigativ...
#cdnpoli #ThereIsAList
Introducing Ricochet's newest investigation into Canary Mission and other organizations targeting Israel's critics in Canada.
The first episode is up now!
ricochet.media/investigativ...
#cdnpoli #ThereIsAList
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Today! We launch the first episode of a new investigative podcast. There Is A List, by journalist Zahra Khozema.
Check out the trailer and don't forget to subscribe! shorturl.at/Pz3ez
Check out the trailer and don't forget to subscribe! shorturl.at/Pz3ez
September 23, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Today! We launch the first episode of a new investigative podcast. There Is A List, by journalist Zahra Khozema.
Check out the trailer and don't forget to subscribe! shorturl.at/Pz3ez
Check out the trailer and don't forget to subscribe! shorturl.at/Pz3ez
Reposted by Ethan Cox
‘Bringing them home in coffins’: Ombudsman finds unsafe conditions in Fly-in First Nation.
Ricochet journalist Jon Thompson accompanied Ontario’s ombudsman on a shocking tour of Neskantaga First Nation. This is what they saw.
ricochet.media/indigenous/b...
Ricochet journalist Jon Thompson accompanied Ontario’s ombudsman on a shocking tour of Neskantaga First Nation. This is what they saw.
ricochet.media/indigenous/b...
‘Bringing them home in coffins': Ombudsman finds unsafe conditions in Fly-in First Nation
Jon Thompson accompanied Ontario’s ombudsman on a shocking tour of Neskantaga First Nation. This is what they saw
ricochet.media
September 23, 2025 at 5:50 PM
‘Bringing them home in coffins’: Ombudsman finds unsafe conditions in Fly-in First Nation.
Ricochet journalist Jon Thompson accompanied Ontario’s ombudsman on a shocking tour of Neskantaga First Nation. This is what they saw.
ricochet.media/indigenous/b...
Ricochet journalist Jon Thompson accompanied Ontario’s ombudsman on a shocking tour of Neskantaga First Nation. This is what they saw.
ricochet.media/indigenous/b...