Solidarity, Author at Solidarity (Ireland)

Why this rotten system can’t be reformed

By Kevin McLoughlin On 12 July in Paraguay the Pope told young people to “make a mess” in their struggle against capitalism. On the same day as the leader of one of the most conservative institutions on earth made this call, Syriza

Sep 15, 2015

World News

Britain: Corbyn victory!

Below is a statement by Socialist Party’s sister party in England and Wales on the victory of Jeremy Corbyn in the Labour leadership election. This is a historic moment. Nothing will be the same again. For decades Westminster politics has meant nothing

Sep 14, 2015

News & Analysis

Anti Austerity Alliance – Organising to challenge the 1%

By Emma Quinn The decision of the DPP to press charges against 23 Jobstown protesters is a serious attack on both the AAA and the water charges movement in general. This coincides with the refusal by Garda to grant a permit to

Sep 11, 2015

News & Analysis·The North

Jeremy Corbyn, Northern Ireland & building a working class alternative

By Kevin Henry The rise of Jeremy Corbyn in the Labour leadership contest marks a very welcome political upheaval in British society. It is a clear rebuff to the idea that society has moved to the right and that the austerity agenda

Sep 10, 2015

News & Analysis·Uncategorized·Water charges battle

Boycotting water charges-defend & extend the 57%

Government under massive pressure on water charges

Sep 10, 2015

World News

US: Bernie Sanders’ campaign taps into growing radicalisation

By Lea Vallence The campaign of Bernie Sanders in the US presidential election is getting a lot of attention internationally because of the momentum it is gaining. Sanders, the only self-proclaimed socialist in the US Senate, is putting forward a series of

Sep 9, 2015