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Support the Apollo House occupation

By Councillor Michael O’Brien On 16 December activists with the Irish Housing Network along with others in the #HomeSweetHome group forcibly entered the vacant Apollo House office block and converted it into a hostel for the homeless. In doing so they tapped

Jan 7, 2017

Trump prepares vicious attacks- We must prepare resistance

Trump’s victory in the presidential election was a profound shock to tens of millions of progressive workers, young people, immigrants, women, people of color, Muslims, and LGBTQ people across the U.S. The target list of Trump’s administration has become clearer. This is

Jan 5, 2017

Theory & History

Centenary of the Russian Revolution

Below is an editorial from Socialism Today, the monthly magazine of the Socialist Party in England and Wales on the centenary of the Russian Revolution. Throughout the year the Socialist Party will be producing articles on this momentous event including its impact

Jan 3, 2017

News & Analysis

Solidarity with “Home Sweet Home” occupation

Statement from AAA councillor and Socialist Party member Michael O’Brien on the occupation of Apollo House by housing rights activists with “Home Sweet Home” Press statement: Councillor Michael O’Brien, Anti Austerity Alliance, Beaumont Donaghmede ward, Dublin City Council Emergency motion submitted for

Dec 18, 2016

World News

Women rising around the world

By Aprille Scully Inequality under the capitalist system has accelerated in recent years and sees the top 1% own more wealth than the 99%. Neoliberalism means privatisation and underfunding of public services which particularly affects women in areas of health, education, maternity

Dec 3, 2016

News & Analysis

Institutionalised state racism: Direct Provision must go

By Councillor Fiona Ryan On Tuesday 15 November, after a gruelling 35 day hunger strike, a Kurdish resident of Direct Provision resisting a deportation order to Iran emerged victorious, with the state rescinding the order after his health began to decline upon

Dec 2, 2016

News & Analysis

Jobstown trial: Organise to oppose criminalisation of protest

By Katia Hancke Two years ago, many working class communities ravaged by austerity demonstrated enough was enough and got out on the streets against water charges. One such community was Jobstown in Tallaght, where a spontaneous protest inconvenienced Joan Burton for a

Dec 1, 2016

News & Analysis

Shameful inaction as housing crisis deteriorates

By Eleni Vetsika Despite government promises pre- and post-election, the scale of the housing crisis has only become sharper in the last few months. The most recent official figures show that a record total of 6,709 people are now homeless nationwide, which

Nov 30, 2016

Featured Articles·Theory & History·World News

The life and legacy of Fidel Castro

The death of Fidel Castro, aged 90, was announced by his younger brother President Raul, on Cuban state television, late last night. Millions of workers in Cuba and globally will mourn the passing of the leader, who long with Che Guevara, is

Nov 28, 2016

News & Analysis

Capitalism: A future of horror & injustice – Join the socialists

2016 has been a tumultuous year. Every day we have been reminded of the horrors and injustices that exist on our planet.

Nov 25, 2016

Solidarity

Support the Apollo House occupation

Trump prepares vicious attacks- We must prepare resistance

Centenary of the Russian Revolution

Solidarity with “Home Sweet Home” occupation

Women rising around the world

Institutionalised state racism: Direct Provision must go

Jobstown trial: Organise to oppose criminalisation of protest

Shameful inaction as housing crisis deteriorates

The life and legacy of Fidel Castro

Capitalism: A future of horror & injustice – Join the socialists

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