Solidarity, Author at Solidarity (Ireland)

“Finland Station” and the struggle for socialism today

At the end of June, in the midst of a growing discussion about socialism in the United States, Bhaskar Sunkara ,editor of the US socialist magazine Jacobin, published an important op-ed in the New York Times entitled “Socialism’s Future May Be Its

Aug 3, 2017

News & Analysis

Review: The Handmaid’s Tale

Created by Bruce Miller Hulu, 2017 Reviewed by Eleanor Malone The acclaim awarded to The Handmaid’s Tale is justified. It is a gripping adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel, with strong acting and brilliant cinematography. The series opens with June, the protagonist,

Jul 31, 2017

Featured Articles·News & Analysis·Repeal the 8th

Trust people, not the Dáil, to deliver abortion rights

The Citizens’ Assembly on abortion rights was set up under pressure from the Repeal movement. It surprised the conservative Dail when it recommended that women and pregnant people be trusted - that abortion should be legalised upon request up to 12 weeks;

Jul 26, 2017

Theory & History

“Corbynomics” & the need to challenge capitalism

By Kevin McLoughlin If the leaking of Jeremy Corbyn’s manifesto mid-way through the long election campaign was designed to damage him, it had the opposite effect. The manifesto became one of the vital factors in creating one of the most dramatic turnarounds

Jul 21, 2017

Environment

Climate change: Trump tears up Paris agreement

By William Foley Trump’s decision to remove the US from the Paris climate agreement shows that he represents one of the most dangerous and reactionary elements of US capitalism. It signals that his administration does not even seek to meet the minimal

Jul 18, 2017

News & Analysis·Reviews and Culture

Review: No Is Not Enough – Defeating the New Shock Politics

Naomi Klein’s incisive ability to speak truth to power is precisely why she’s one of the most popular contemporary left-wing authors and commentators in the world.

Jul 13, 2017

Leo Varadkar: Unapologetic Thatcherite assumes power

The election of Leo Varadkar, first as leader of Fine Gael, then as Taoiseach, has been hailed by the international media as an important change. Varadkar is an openly gay man and the son of an immigrant, and the election of such

Jul 5, 2017

Dáil committee on repeal: Allow vote on Citizens’ Assembly proposals

By Diana O’Dwyer A special Oireachtas Committee has now been set up to consider what proposal should be put in a referendum on the 8th amendment next year. Socialist Party member, Ruth Coppinger is Solidarity’s representative. She will fight for repeal and

Jul 5, 2017

Breaking the rules of a rigged game – join the socialists today!

By Eddie McCabe It’s not a coincidence that three Socialist Party members who are Solidarity public reps were among those singled out from a protest of more than 500 people and stitched-up on charges of false imprisonment. Just as it’s not a

Jul 5, 2017

News & Analysis

Elections in the North: A socialist and labour alternative is needed

The stunning electoral upset delivered by Jeremy Corbyn on the basis of a radical, left platform has had an electrifying impact and is potentially a historic turning point. He has engaged a new generation of youth in politics and smashed the lie

Jun 21, 2017

Solidarity

“Finland Station” and the struggle for socialism today

Review: The Handmaid’s Tale

Trust people, not the Dáil, to deliver abortion rights

“Corbynomics” & the need to challenge capitalism

Climate change: Trump tears up Paris agreement

Review: No Is Not Enough – Defeating the New Shock Politics

Leo Varadkar: Unapologetic Thatcherite assumes power

Dáil committee on repeal: Allow vote on Citizens’ Assembly proposals

Breaking the rules of a rigged game – join the socialists today!

Elections in the North: A socialist and labour alternative is needed

Socialist Alternative – Marxist journal of Solidarity

Divide & Rule pamphlet by Peter Hadden