Solidarity, Author at Solidarity (Ireland)

Maternity care during Covid: state misogyny continues

By Emma Quinn An outpouring of anger and frustration has erupted again in light of the release of the third series of “The Rotunda” on RTE. Filming of the docuseries coincided with strict restrictions on maternity services. The reality of maternity care

Sep 9, 2021

Latest·News & Analysis

The Zappone Affair & the hapless political establishment

By Mick Barry TD The “Katherine Zappone affair” clearly showed that cronyism is alive and very well in the upper echelons of Ireland’s political establishment. It’s clear to anyone with an ounce of wit that the Foreign Affairs Minister must have agreed

Sep 8, 2021

News & Analysis

Cork protest against the shame of empty social housing units

By Councillor Fiona Ryan Socialist Party and Solidarity activists organised a successful community protest in Cork City in late August, mobilising over 30 residents calling on Cork City Council to urgently address the large levels of vacancies in their social housing stock.

Sep 6, 2021

Socialist Feminism·World News

Abortion rights slashed in Texas: Free, safe, and legal abortion now!

By Grace Fors, from Dallas, Texas and a member of Socialist Alternative (our sister organisation in the United States) Virtually overnight, abortion is banned in Texas. Every one of the already-scarce clinics in the state has halted abortion services. Neighboring states like Louisiana and

Sep 5, 2021

World News

Threat of chaos in Pakistan after Taliban return to power in Afghanistan

By Geert Cool, Linkse Socialistiche Partij / Parti Socialiste de Lutte — our sister organisastion in Belgium With the Taliban back in power in Afghanistan, Pakistan’s very fragile balance is in danger of being further shaken. On top of a near-bankrupt state,

Sep 4, 2021

World News

Capitalism vs. the Planet

By Hazel Grinberg, Socialist Alternative (our sister organisation in the United States) The latest IPCC report paints a picture of five potential futures for humanity. In the worst one, if corporations keep calling the shots, we could see catastrophic warming of up

Sep 3, 2021

Latest·News & Analysis·Socialist Feminism

Brian Leddin TD doubles down on sexism

We have already reported on the unacceptable behaviour of Brian Leddin TD for the Green Party in Limerick. He was part of a small WhatsApp group that was replete with sexist, misogynistic language, and specifically targeted two women, including local independent Cllr

Sep 2, 2021

Covid-19 Pandemic·Featured Articles·News & Analysis

Demand schools are made safe — reject mass infection of the young

By Ruth Coppinger, secondary school teacher and parent With schools reopening, many parents and young people will no doubt be delighted. We all want an end to the pandemic and the physical and mental toll it’s taking on young people. Keeping schools open

Sep 2, 2021

Theory & History·Uncategorized

Class Struggle: How is change won?

By Grace Fors, Socialist Alternative (our sister organisation in the United States) Today’s generation is growing up surrounded by crises. As they come of age, dead-end jobs, crushing debt, and climate destruction await them. After 18 months of isolation, the COVID-19 pandemic

Sep 1, 2021

Latest·News & Analysis

Green TD embroiled in sexist WhatsApp group scandal must go!

By Steph Lacey It has been revealed that misogynistic, sexist, and threatening WhatsApp messages have been exchanged between a small number of men and women interested in planning and heritage issues in Limerick city, one of whom is Limerick Green Party TD

Aug 31, 2021

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