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Socialism 101: Can ‘international law’ defend people’s rights?

By Jonathan Diebold Trump’s kidnapping of Maduro. The Zionist State’s genocide of the Palestinians. Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. These actions and many other recent horrors have been declared ‘illegal’ and war crimes under international law. Yet they continue to happen, leading many

Mar 31, 2026

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Acquittal of Sean Fitzpatrick: Who will be held accountable now?

Not just individuals, but also the political and legal system that allowed banks and speculators engage in unbridled profiteering on homes and property, and the media that glorified them, that should be in the dock.

Apr 17, 2014

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Statement on proposals for a Dublin Mayor

Socialist Party demands stand alone Plebiscite whereby massively far-reaching proposals can be properly debated. Forcing a Plebiscite on May 23 along with Local and Euro Elections, with no adequate time for debate, would be anti-democratic and unacceptable.

Mar 31, 2014

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People power stops school closure

An explosion of anger ripped through the Northside of Cork city when the trustees of Catholic primary schools in the North Cathedral parish announced plans to shut the North Mon primary school, evict 171 boys and forcibly amalgamate the school with the

Mar 12, 2014

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Apple’s corporation tax scams: Who is lying Apple CEO or the Taoiseach?

Socialist Party MEP, Paul Murphy, responded to further revelations about the level of corporation tax paid by Apple Sales International and said that this again raises questions which the Taoiseach must answer:

Mar 7, 2014

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Joan Burton sends homeless family ‘Marie Antoinette’ reply

Lectures family to make "difficult choices" and "think anew" about their housing needs.

Feb 26, 2014

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Paul Williams’ latest story exposes him as mouthpiece of Garda Commissioner

Paul Williams in the Irish Independent has been playing defence for the Gardai and in particular Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan, since the GSOC bugging scandal broke. The Irish Independent has published article after article designed to deflect attention from the bugging of

Feb 18, 2014

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Pantigate: End homophobia & Catholic right’s influence on RTE

The decision of RTE to apologise and pay damages to the Iona Institute over Rory O’Neill’s comments on the Saturday Night Show is a disgrace.

Feb 4, 2014

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Beyonce’s trivialising of violence against women should be the last word in ridiculing her ‘Feminist Icon’ status

On 13 December 2013, singer Beyonce Knowles released a surprise self-titled ‘visual’ album.

Feb 3, 2014

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Protection of Life During Pregnancy offers no new rights

Almost immediately after the Protection of Life During Pregnancy came into effect, both the Irish College of General Practitioners and the College of Psychiatrists expressed concern regarding their members carrying out abortions under the terms of the bill, with the College of

Jan 24, 2014